I do not consider the reason Sandy Petersen told us in the video to be a good reason personally.I think the people that made AoE2 know what they were doing so I assume they cut it out of the game for a good reason.
Cannon galleon shots should be fast, like BBC shots are. That would add further options for water combat, which is always good.I agree that more Water UU would improve the game but only if they are well made. I think getting rid of the Cannon Galleon upgrade would also be good to make island games end faster when the game is over but the opponents refuses to resign.
For UU I think a small and fast but relatively weak ship would be interesting, it would be kind of be like a Feudal galley but for like 20-30 less res because micro with War galleys is way less fun.
What about as a standard unit? Then players have choice between heavy ship for fighting heavy ships/establishing water dominance and light ships for use patrolling and against transports/fishing/trade.For UU I think a small and fast but relatively weak ship would be interesting
I like the idea of that but don't think it would ever happen just because of big of a change it would be.What about as a standard unit? Then players have choice between heavy ship for fighting heavy ships/establishing water dominance and light ships for use patrolling and against transports/fishing/trade.
Sadly you are probably right. But everyone seems to hate water so if there was ever something to try a big overhaul that seems like it.I like the idea of that but don't think it would ever happen just because of big of a change it would be.