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Troop Questions
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:24 am
by Emmet333
I'm unsure of how to load up troops. Although the default destroyer ships can hold them, I cannot seem to get a click-menu up that gives me the option (I've seen a SS showing it can be done).
Also, I have dedicated transport ships in my design menu but I'm not given the option to build them from a colony nor from a spaceport.
One last question, although I get a strength value for my troops on my ships (some started with troops on them), I have no idea (or know if it's even possible) to see the strength value of enemy troops on a planet. I assume you can somehow because otherwise the knowledge of your own troop values would be worthless.
Thanks in advance for any help! [:)]
RE: Troop Questions
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:18 am
by malkuth74
Me too I can't figure this out either. To remedy this I usually let the ship go on auto for a little while before assigning it to a fleet. And they will pick up a few troops while in automated mode.
Problem is that this kinda slows down you progress. LOL.
RE: Troop Questions
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:29 am
by Emmet333
Ok, by individually selecting each troop transport I can then right-click on my planet and load up troops, although this is *very* tiresome. Would be great to do it as a fleet.
I did manage to build my own troop transport model but I don't understand why I don't have the option to build the default (auto-built) one. Sadly, some automation feature deleted my design and I'll have to recreate it.
On a side note: really loving the game, I just think it needs a bit more to spit, polish and fine-tuning to bring it home. I'm gonna post on the "Wish List" thread with suggestions.
RE: Troop Questions
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:02 am
by dawilko
Hi Emmet333,
Sometimes you need to conduct some construction research to be able to build destroyer size ships (troop transport seem to be destroyer size). I also am finding it somewhat painful to individually load troops per ship, a load fleet troop transports option would be nice. Overall an awesome game.
RE: Troop Questions
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:27 am
by elliotg
ORIGINAL: Emmet333
Ok, by individually selecting each troop transport I can then right-click on my planet and load up troops, although this is *very* tiresome. Would be great to do it as a fleet.
You can also right-click on any ship that can carry troops and select "Load Troops > At nearest colony"
Agreed, would be a good idea to be able to assign a "Load Troops" mission to an entire fleet - will keep that on the big list [:)]
RE: Troop Questions
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:30 am
by Emmet333
Good stuff, thanks guys! Such a great community on Matrix (I'm a *long* time lurker, new at posting).