Now I want to know what you think.
Personally, I prefer harpies, ogres, and monsters.
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I'm for Cyclops... and I agree with the rest...
I understand that Cyclops don't have a very high growth rate... but it's somehow unpleasant to live without archers at all...
Centaurs... they aren't archers... I think so :)
Who are you planning to shoot them at? :D
Among the higher-tier creatures, the Thunderbirds are a good choice. They have good growth and a lightning counterattack.
Birds are good, but monsters are better.
For me, it's the opposite :D The monsters are too slow... Besides, they are absolutely unsuitable for both sieging a castle and (even more so!) for defense :( Birds are more mobile ;)
Well, let's say during a siege, they can do a lot... they can deal with those who got inside and stand guard at the gates if needed.
and during an assault... a lot depends on various factors... for example, on teleportation magic (if available), and in general... birds won't do much during an assault either... you wouldn't throw them in alone, would you?