Draco_Wolfgand
Skirmisher
posted 07-01-17 07:30 PM
EDT (US)
2 / 2
Hmmmm, well...
This game is not actually as focused on trash as the previous games: If I am not mistaken, most civilizations lack trash units altogether. However, on this game, it is easier for you to gather "gold"( Or Coin as it is called around here ), namelly through the Plantations, which are like farms, minus for gold and lasting forever. So, "trash wars", just arent much of a thing here.
The main "light siege" unit here, the Culverin, is actually not that good as a siege unit. It is mostly a siege unit that counters siege units. Just something for you to know since now. However, the Iroquois get Light Cannons as their main siege unit, a mid-term between the Heavy Cannon and the Culverin. It is actually a really versatile siege weapon: It is good against units, buildings, and even other siege weapons alike, although it is still vulnerable to Culverins, and just flat-out rather frail. BUT, the Iroquois( And Native Americans in general ) have terrible late game navy, so I dont know if they would be quite your thing.
The French are great for those who want heavy cavalry( As in the original game ), but I consider the Spanish a bit better for someone who just got into the game. Like the Byzantines of the original game, they can do just about everything at least reasonably well. Unlike the Byzantines, though, they have somewhat lackluster defenses. Not sure if that is a problem for you.