[SUGGESTION] Traps

[Darkness01101]

Thanks! I was thinking I should post it on AoE4 forum, too. You’ve inspired me. I will

EDIT: Done! I also added to it/expanded on some thoughts:

[SUGGESTION] Traps. Let players build traps

I posted this idea in the AoE2 forums, but wanted to pitch the idea for AoE4. It might be more feasible for AoE4. I’ve added some things to the idea here… I think civs should be able to plant a few rudimentary traps per game in the AoE4 equivalent of the Dark Age that the enemy would have a tough time seeing unless they’re quite observant. Or, possibly (probably), completely invisible to the enemy (a case could be made here). I remember a board game called, Stratego. I liked that you could pl…

[WoodsierCorn696]

@Darkness01101

The trap idea was born from someone suggesting devs ban laming. In the context of it being an anti-laming device without outright banning or abolishing laming, it’s reasonable, isn’t it?

I dont really think this will prevent laming in any way. Laming is something that happens really early. Building traps will be a huge hit on your eco. Also sometimes you got lame before you even scout the stuff, so you have still no idea on where to build the traps.

To me this idea is more about nerfing feudal wars, where you start having army. They got trapped, so you have less risk in getting hit by this army, thus allowing FC without less risk.

@Darkness01101

How about traps just exist in Dark Age, then, and then they go away entirely (are removed from the map) after that?

This looks like a drain of resources and so pretty useless. You set yourself back with spending these resources. It is not like you got lame every game, it just happens some times.