EternalVigilanc3
Legionary
posted 28 January 2009 01:49 EDT (US)
Hello,
I have a few questions about dipolomats. It seems this community is very helpful from what I have read so far. Thank you in advance for you help.
First how can you use diplomats effectively? I have just used them to set up trade rights then let them die off whereever they may be. Other than that I have used them to bribe armies or cities when I get enough cash.
I have read on theses forums people mentioning diplomats and allied with AI factions it makes me wonder if I am missing a very fun and different aspect of the game. I am curious how people have used diplomats and if it helps tactically to their campaigns.
Thnx
EternalVigilanc3
Imperator Romano
Legionary
posted 28 January 2009 11:18
EDT (US)
1 / 7
I've found the only use diplomats have is on warfare, like you mentioned to bribe enemy's troops. And perhaps to negotiate trading rights or ceasefires (and force them to give me money). However, lately I haven't been accepting trading rights from just anybody, especially potential enemies, I don't want to help them develop their economy if sooner or later I will go to war against them.
It's very hard to find a reliable ally on the game (I think there is a thread about it somewhere) because sooner or later they will turn on you, especially if they are close to your borders. E.g. As the Julii I had Spain as my allies hoping for them to help me conquer the Gauls, but they didn't really do much and ended up attacking me. The only reason I have allies is to hope that I don't have to fight them yet, at least for a few turns and that way I only focus on one front.
Also, be careful who you ally with, sometimes you'll have factions come to you asking for an alliance but perhaps it won't be on your best interest because they're enemies with one of your own allies so keep an eye on the diplomacy tab and see who's at war with who. That's the only use I see from diplomats, not much at all really.
EternalVigilanc3
Legionary
posted 28 January 2009 22:15
EDT (US)
3 / 7
Thank you for your help.
EternalVigilanc3
jurijb08
Legionary
posted 02 February 2009 15:02
EDT (US)
5 / 7
My diplomats are basically businessmen in the early game as I start to collect trade rights as soon as possible and adding in map information if possible. Sometimes I also use them as ambassadors assigned to an enemy faction IF I don't want all of their territory. When I take the desired settlements I negotiate for a ceasefire and the renewal of trade rights. I don't use them to bribe enemies armies because I want my soldiers, especially the rookies, to get some meat on those bones XD. I also don't use them to demand alliances as it basically means nothing in the game.