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Ancalagon_TB

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Does adventure mode help understand fortress mode better?
« on: November 01, 2014, 02:24:43 am »

Hello

So it took a while but I eventually have a functioning, reasonably well equipped military.  They seem to be able to handle threats - cyclops are toast for example.  But I have to admit I'm not really sure I understand the combat system very well.

Would playing adventure mode help that at all?  Is there any relation?
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Re: Does adventure mode help understand fortress mode better?
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2014, 03:52:45 am »

You can see difference between weapons and armors but, not Adv is not very helpfull in this case. :)
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Re: Does adventure mode help understand fortress mode better?
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2014, 05:14:57 am »

Hm... If you want to understand combat aspect of big fights, go to arena mode. Adventure mode is better for understanding the whole game and what pain single individual experiences in battle, but it's squad options are severly limited even with modding.
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Re: Does adventure mode help understand fortress mode better?
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2014, 05:18:59 am »

adventure mode is a good way to "prepare" the surroundings of your embark side.

like making sure the dragon is dead on the site
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Re: Does adventure mode help understand fortress mode better?
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2014, 07:11:14 am »

No, Fortress mode is good for preparing access to the circus and masterwork armor and weapons :P
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