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Capturing the Medusa Lair with a Greased Stack. (Medusas in stacks of 8, on the Swamp)
A level 5 Westan hero, expert in Armor and Archery.
Army and deployment: 2 Sylphs, 2 Flies, 25 Goblins, 4 Flies, 4 Basilisks, 40 Gnolls, 3 Flies.
It is always possible to save the Lizards and Sylphs (even if the Goblin Medusa stack applies petrification for two rounds in a row). The losses of Gnolls depend on the size of the Goblin stack.
Losses: 4 Basilisks, 9 Flies, 10-24 Gnolls.
The description is a bit confusing, but there are many possible actions for the Medusas with their abilities and morale. I can't describe everything. The morale of the right stacks of Medusas is not very scary; they will simply run out of arrows sooner, and their abilities only work in melee.
In general, I have doubts about the effectiveness of this method; I would be glad if someone could suggest a more reliable and less costly one.
PS If the Lizards are placed in a single stack, the right Medusas, if they quickly eliminate the Goblin stack (due to morale), will immediately attack the Lizards. If the Lizards are in the 3rd stack in the same situation, they will shoot at the Gnolls.
Oh, I almost forgot the save file.
A level 5 Westan hero, expert in Armor and Archery.
Army and deployment: 2 Sylphs, 2 Flies, 25 Goblins, 4 Flies, 4 Basilisks, 40 Gnolls, 3 Flies.
| Round 1 Flies 2 and 4 carefully move to the positions marked with crosses, without touching the Medusas. Flies 3 attack the Goblin stack; the Medusas retaliate, killing 1-2 Flies, possibly petrifying some (it doesn't matter). Sylphs attack the Goblin stack, leaving a gap for the Gnolls; they kill one. Lizards shoot at the Goblin stack, killing 3-4 Medusas. The Goblin Medusas attack a Fly, but even they can't kill it. Gnolls finish off the Goblin Medusas through the gap between the Sylphs and the Fly. | |
| Still Round 1 Gnolls finish off the Goblin Medusas through the gap between the Sylphs and the Fly. The right stacks of Medusas attack the Basilisks, killing two. The upper-left stack of Medusas attacks 2 Flies (always! and this is very important; if they attacked 4 Flies and petrification occurred, it would greatly hinder the creation of a pocket for the Lizards). In the example, 2 Flies are killed immediately :( | |
| Round 2 4 Flies take the place of the deceased. Sylphs attack the upper-left stack (not fearing petrification). Lizards shoot at the right-middle stack, killing half. Gnolls move upwards. The right stacks of Medusas finish off the Basilisks; they may also shoot at the Gnolls. | |
| Round 3 Flies move to the place of the Basilisks as bait. Sylphs and Gnolls (Gnolls move before the upper-left Medusas) finish off the Medusas. Thus, a pocket is formed. Medusas attack the Flies, but they won't kill them all. Lizards shoot down the right-middle stack. | |
| Round 4 Lizards move into the pocket. Medusas finish off the Fly, shoot at the Gnolls, and run out of arrows. |
Losses: 4 Basilisks, 9 Flies, 10-24 Gnolls.
The description is a bit confusing, but there are many possible actions for the Medusas with their abilities and morale. I can't describe everything. The morale of the right stacks of Medusas is not very scary; they will simply run out of arrows sooner, and their abilities only work in melee.
In general, I have doubts about the effectiveness of this method; I would be glad if someone could suggest a more reliable and less costly one.
PS If the Lizards are placed in a single stack, the right Medusas, if they quickly eliminate the Goblin stack (due to morale), will immediately attack the Lizards. If the Lizards are in the 3rd stack in the same situation, they will shoot at the Gnolls.
Oh, I almost forgot the save file.