Dominions 6: Managing Supplies & Avoiding Starvation

Managing your army’s belly is as crucial as swinging swords in Dominions 6. Why?? ’cause no grub means a bunch of hangry warriors, & that’s a one-way ticket to Loserville.

Understanding Supply Ratings: The Heart of the Matter

Think of supply ratings like your credit limit – it tells you how much you can spend on keeping your troops fed. Go overboard & your warriors are gonna start feeling the pinch. Each unit eats differently depending on size – think of it like a big dude at a buffet versus a kid at a salad bar.

 Population-Based Supply: The People’s Contribution

Every head in your province counts when it comes to food. The first 15,000 are the golden geese, giving you 1 supply point per 30 folks. More than 15,000? They’re still helping, but half as much (1 per 60 people).

Now, the plot thickens with Growth/Death & Heat/Cold scales messing around with your numbers… A bit of growth here, a bit of heat there, & your supply numbers are doing the tango.

Fortress-Based Supply: Your Strategic Ace

Got a fort within a stone’s throw? That’s your ticket to extra supplies. Here’s the magic formula: Supplies from forts = (Admin * 6) / (Distance + 1). So if you’re cozied up next to a high-admin fort, you’re in the money for supplies. But remember, only the top dog fort counts, so no cheating with multiple forts.

An Example for the Books

Picture this: You’re ruling a province with 21,000 people. It’s got a bit of growth (Growth 1) & it’s pretty warm (Heat 3). Crunch the numbers, & you start with 600 supplies. Factor in the growth & heat, & you’re down to 540. But wait, there’s a Castle three blocks down with an Admin 30… that’s 30 extra supplies right there. Grand total? A sweet 570.

Keeping Tabs on Supply Usage: No Slacking Here!!

Your Supply Usage stats are like your monthly bank statement – it shows how much your troops are chowing down. If your army’s munching more than your province can whip up, welcome to Starvationville.

The Grim Reality of Starvation

When the pantry’s bare, things get ugly. Starving troops get all moody (-4 morale) & roll the dice with a 5% chance of catching the plague. Already starving?? Then they’re playing Russian roulette with a 50% chance of disease. Sick troops are on a one-way trip to the grave unless you sort your supplies out.

But if your troops are survival ninjas, they might just laugh in the face of starvation. They’ve got a 50% chance to ignore hunger pangs & another 50% to say “nah” to diseases. The starvation horror show ends when you restock the pantry, but diseases are like bad roommates – they don’t leave easily.

So, What’s the Game Plan, Boss?

Keep a sharp eye on your supplies, balance your army’s appetite with what your province can cook up. Being near a fort can turn the tide in your favor big time. Don’t let your troops go hungry, or you’ll be fighting more than just enemy armies.

And that, my fellow commanders, is the extended scoop on Supplies & Starvation in Dominions 6. Strap in, apply these pro tips, & rule with a belly full of strategy! Stay on top of your game, & your troops will be singing your praises at the dinner table.

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