Changes between Version 83 and Version 84 of FAQ

Timestamp:

May 2, 2022, 7:22:18 PM (2 years ago)

Author:

Langbart

Comment:

Adding some info about 'Status Effects'

FAQ

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-There are three types of damage:
+There are three major types of damage:
 1. `Hack` damage is usually inflicted in close combat by infantry or cavalry units.
 2. `Pierce` damage is dealt by ranged units, either infantry archers or skirmishers or even special siege units such as bolt shooters.
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 The combat system works by matching the attack type with the resistance type.
 In the image below, the `Gallic Mercenary Cavalry` has a `6.5 Hack` attack and the `Athenian Hoplite` has a `5 Hack` resistance level. The value in brackets is the effective resistance percentage and calculated like this: 1-0.9^resistance level^ (1-0.9^5^ = 41%). For each attack made by the `Gallic Mercenary Cavalry`, 59% of their `Hack` attack will deal damage to the `Athenian Hoplite`.[[BR]]
-Attack damage and resistance levels can be increased through technology upgrades, unit ranks and auras.
+Attack damage and resistance levels can be increased through technology upgrades, unit ranks or auras.
 [[BR]][[Image(FAQ:attack_resitance.png,center,500)]]
 - Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/27008-poll-armour-tooltip-format Armour tooltip format] (13/Sep/19)
 - Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/27505-armour-computations/ Armour computations] (10/Jan/20)
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+In addition, there are `Status Effects` ( as of `Alpha XXV - Yaunā` only fire and poison) that can also cause damage, so far only a few units have this ability, e.g. the `Iberian Champion Cavalry` or the `Mauryan Guard Archer`. Apart from structures that block poison attacks completely, all units suffer the same damage from fire/ poison. This is not because the game does not have this option, but rather due to the way the gameplay is designed. It could be changed in the future to give different unit types different resistances to `Status Effects`.
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