kilmaim
Skirmisher
posted 05-04-08 07:31 PM EDT (US)
Now that all the unit balancing is done and over...I think it's defintly time the British received their fair share.
TjRome
Skirmisher
posted 05-06-08 00:39 AM
EDT (US)
11 / 29
The tricky thing w/ longbows is that once they get into melle-attack, they're damage out-put instantly is halved. Most other ranged infantry doesn't have this problem because they go from a ROF of 3.0 to 1.5. Thus the damage output is similiar (however the unit that is hand-attacking them probably has mele armor, so the damage output won't be quite as high as a ranged attack)
Thus, long bows need to be kept at long distance when possible, and once set up, they cannot hit and run. Thus you need a GOOD meat shield, and good micro to be really good w/ longbows. Their tricky to use, but when used properly, they're one of the best ranged infantry in the game. no boost is needed.
StevoPhilo
Skirmisher
posted 05-06-08 08:37 PM
EDT (US)
18 / 29
record this game. I want to see it lmao.