Games on small maps

[KGB]

Just an FYI for anyone playing on the small maps (SmallWorld, High Seas Combat, Desert Showdown).

The Dreadlord is FAR superior to the other 2 hero choices on these maps. His extra +1 stack attack bonus makes him a killer and the *only* choice of hero for these maps.

On the larger maps the other heroes close the gap somewhat. It's not entirely clear where they become equal or better. Certainly in 8 player games on large maps the Dreadlord may well be the only choice there too due to closeness of players. But with fewer players (2-5) the other heroes start to look better as they have more time to develop and make up the +1 attack bonus.

Overall I think the Dreadlord is probably too good relative to the other heroes. He needs some kind of penalty (maybe his learning skill drops to 50% or 75%) to make the other heroes viable as they need to reach L4 to get the equivalent +1 stack attack bonus.

KGB

[Zajoman]

Well, the problem might just be that heroes need 3 additional levels to get a single point in command or a stack bonus. I personally liked the faster and linear hero development in Beta 2.