I have struggled for months trying to understand the mechanics; have watched numerous UA-cams and was frustrated...until I came across your series! Well done...maybe I will try again now:)
Hey, kind of a random comment not specifically related to the video, but I wanted to give you a quick thanks for this channel. I discovered it thanks to Battletech, but since then, you've introduced me to a lot of very specific, niche games that I'd never have found otherwise. It's a great resource.
Nice tip on the use of the machine gunners. Per the event that 'asks' you to rescue another unit; even if you want to ignore it, (due to distance) certainly using the unit to scout about is not a waste.
Using it to scout about could provoke a nearby enemy causing another front to open, so it is not without risk. I prefer to just leave the unit where it is... that seems the least risky thing to do.
@TheEdmon Glad to see you're obsessed with this game too. Enjoying your perspective as always. On the point of your MGs showing where your network breaks down, does not the operational supply map mode(shortcut 6) do the same thing?
Since each MG draws just a little bit of food, you can actually see who/where supplies will start to drain away from first... which can be a little more helpful in a practical sense than the tool. I have noted in my games it is possible for your wall to literally start dying in places during heavy combat, the supply system is actually a bit of a nightmare, as you can overwhelm it easily if units are also draining fuel and ammo (by moving and fighting).
@@TheEdmon Copy that. Another benefit to the small size of MGs is that you can raise a line of them along your roads, thus making an instant wall for basically nothing in terms of logistics points. Just found this out, very strong. Again, thanks for pointing out how good MGs are.
This guy forgot arty. A lot of Militia units have it attached. Bombardment before an attack reduces loss considerably. Remember you are watching Civvy's PLAYING general.
I have struggled for months trying to understand the mechanics; have watched numerous UA-cams and was frustrated...until I came across your series! Well done...maybe I will try again now:)
I wish you the best of luck with it, once your into it, it really is a great game.
Please keep doing these how to videos on this game! They are helping so much. Thank you!
Glad they are helpful.
Hey, kind of a random comment not specifically related to the video, but I wanted to give you a quick thanks for this channel. I discovered it thanks to Battletech, but since then, you've introduced me to a lot of very specific, niche games that I'd never have found otherwise. It's a great resource.
Really glad you find it useful. I do my best to keep it organized as best as youtube will let me.
Nice tip on the use of the machine gunners.
Per the event that 'asks' you to rescue another unit; even if you want to ignore it, (due to distance) certainly using the unit to scout about is not a waste.
Using it to scout about could provoke a nearby enemy causing another front to open, so it is not without risk. I prefer to just leave the unit where it is... that seems the least risky thing to do.
@@TheEdmon Reasonable decision, though it is hard to give up (free, minus the 'risk') vision when one can attain it.
@@TheEdmon Definitely feels context dependent. But what do I know, I'm the one here for advice! ;)
Clever idea with initial "high" cost
When you said the machinegunners aren't organised yet but will organise themselves soon, how can you tell? I'm still getting used to the UI.
The colour of the health pip. Green is organized. Yellow is partly Organized. Red is badly organized. Blue is "in chaos".
@@TheEdmon Awesome! I've gotten into this game after it was on sale and your videos have been very helpful!
love this series of videos, the game is dupe and i love knowing more!
Not sure if I will do more Shadow Empire atm, but it is a great game for sure.
@TheEdmon Glad to see you're obsessed with this game too. Enjoying your perspective as always.
On the point of your MGs showing where your network breaks down, does not the operational supply map mode(shortcut 6) do the same thing?
Since each MG draws just a little bit of food, you can actually see who/where supplies will start to drain away from first... which can be a little more helpful in a practical sense than the tool. I have noted in my games it is possible for your wall to literally start dying in places during heavy combat, the supply system is actually a bit of a nightmare, as you can overwhelm it easily if units are also draining fuel and ammo (by moving and fighting).
@@TheEdmon Copy that. Another benefit to the small size of MGs is that you can raise a line of them along your roads, thus making an instant wall for basically nothing in terms of logistics points. Just found this out, very strong.
Again, thanks for pointing out how good MGs are.
the only complicated about shadow empire is the ui sadly... the actual content is very small
This guy forgot arty. A lot of Militia units have it attached. Bombardment before an attack reduces loss considerably.
Remember you are watching Civvy's PLAYING general.
OK vid, but it could have easily been 10 minutes long, at most.