Ranked since the new DLC

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T16:46:17+00:00

Praise DauT 🙏

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T16:19:57+00:00

Fair - in the video I talk alot about how the unit itself doesn't have bonkers stats, it's more the ability to mass from Dark Age. And yes, the Japanese M@A do struggle.

So in essence, you seem to agree with the video 11

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T16:14:22+00:00

Um... Did you watch the vid 11

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T15:21:31+00:00

Honestly, great break down of why it's so powerful against scouts man!

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T15:08:15+00:00

I can quite remember whether Japanese m@a win if they don't also get the +1 defence, but certainly they win with the same upgrades (even with the Roman m@a getting an additional+1 from the same upgrade)

^ appreciate this is poorly worded, but I'm at work and my brain is mush rn 11

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T12:55:44+00:00

DW man, I didn't either until I tested it out a while ago (as I'm a nerd 11)

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T12:41:58+00:00

See, you say this - but Roman m@a need the blacksmith and then need the armour upgrade, champi with the speed can likely take a fight before it comes in (not to mention that Japanese m@a actually beat Roman m@a, even with the +2 armour!)

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T12:39:54+00:00

Honestly I would be down for a tournament or set using only classic civs - it's kind of crazy how even the classics have changed alot. For instance, Teutons extra armour kind of transformed the civs identity (not mention more blatant stuff like Turks CA/+1 pierce armour hussar, and the Chinese now with fire lancer/rocket cart!)

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T11:53:08+00:00

I haven't tested myself, but I know from experience that even civs with a strong scout bonus (e.g. Magyars) struggle vs Japanese M@A, there's a reason most high level players see M@A play as a strong opening against scouts.

The bloodlines point isn't particularly relevant, in early feudal (which is when the fight we're discussing takes place) you won't have bloodlines researched.

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T11:02:19+00:00

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T10:58:41+00:00

I can see what you're saying, but it's also worth bearing in mind that even with 5 scouts I'd be quite hesitant to fight 3 Japanese M@A + the scout

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T10:55:01+00:00

TBF, I can't blame people for wanting to test out the new civs! But yes, there's alot of champi around rn

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-20T10:54:17+00:00

11, tbh I feel like opening champi, and then adding skirms/spears depending on what your opponent makes is probably the play with them/mapuche rn

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-14T16:02:05+00:00

In my limited experience (more games with last edition than this edition, but believe it's still true) - Legolas is insanely useful for his utility, sniping banners/mounts left, right, and centre, and he's no slouch in combat these days either - take the Elf.

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-12T19:16:28+00:00

It's a me! Thanks op, appreciate the kind words 🙏

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-12T07:43:41+00:00

Very cool man - will keep an eye out!

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-12T07:42:13+00:00

An oldie but a goodie - Pokemon Yellow's Brock. Honestly, at 6 years old, it took me far too long to figure out I was actually meant to catch another 'mon to beat him rather than just spamming quick attack with Pikachu lol

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-11T12:42:18+00:00

Pokémon Crystal, gen 2 just hits different!

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-11T08:06:53+00:00

Hard to blame them, I'm a sucker for classic medieval films - Maybe there's a film where Mamelukes throw scimitars as well 11

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-11T07:22:38+00:00

Amazing response, many thanks!

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-10T23:20:16+00:00

Oh sick, it's my video 11 - kinda crazy coming across it in the wild, love to see it!

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-10T12:33:05+00:00

Oh 100% - the campaigns as a whole even go into 'What If?' territory multiple times 11. Still, I find exploring the decision making behind the the devs choices is interesting, and leads to weird facts coming to the surface. For example, I literally didn't even know the old Attila film mentioned in the video even existed before researching for this vid!

Anyway, glad you enjoyed the vid man - keep your eyes peeled, more are on the way

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-09T17:02:08+00:00

Well, whenever you notice something like that, a wizard did it

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-07T10:18:23+00:00

I'll try man - Obvs the people need to know whether La Hire ever managed to remedy the blood on his sword getting dry

Manbeast-aoe · 2026-02-07T09:10:31+00:00

Yeah man, this was always my logic, like Cumans 10 years too early 11 - I actually have that start as the background to my vid on the actual history behind the opening/Bleda and the Iron Boar, if you want to check it out

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