River Crossings

[Ludendorf]

Does crossing a river give a penalty to the attacker? Just asking to confirm as I've had a surprisingly hard time tracking this down in the manual.

[loki100]

no

think the logic is with the game scale it takes a bit of time (so there is a movement cost) but there is time/space to manouver so the attacker gets over to fight somewhere

[Ludendorf]

Makes sense. Actual, opposed river crossings were rare in ancient times. The Granikos is the only occasion I can think of. The Belgae attempted one against Caesar during his campaigns against them, but it was a disastrous failure as velites and cavalry attacked and turned back the crossing (it was supposed to be unopposed).

Actually, that's an idea. Make it so there's a small chance the crossing will be opposed, modified by the defending army's mobility and the generals' command ability.

[Morbio]

Makes sense. Actual, opposed river crossings were rare in ancient times. The Granikos is the only occasion I can think of. The Belgae attempted one against Caesar during his campaigns against them, but it was a disastrous failure as velites and cavalry attacked and turned back the crossing (it was supposed to be unopposed).

Actually, that's an idea. Make it so there's a small chance the crossing will be opposed, modified by the defending army's mobility and the generals' command ability.

Romans vs British at Medway?

[Ludendorf]

Romans vs British at Medway?

Oooh, forgot about that one!

[ess1]

Makes sense. Actual, opposed river crossings were rare in ancient times. The Granikos is the only occasion I can think of. The Belgae attempted one against Caesar during his campaigns against them, but it was a disastrous failure as velites and cavalry attacked and turned back the crossing (it was supposed to be unopposed).

Actually, that's an idea. Make it so there's a small chance the crossing will be opposed, modified by the defending army's mobility and the generals' command ability.

Romans vs British at Medway?

No thank you. Have enough trouble as it is as Britannia in my first MP