Why do People Love Militia?

15 Mar 2023, 16:02

I'm confused about why so many players here like militia. I get that they are stealth on most provinces, but they just don't seem to be worth it for me.

Some down sides of Militia:

They need to be at least level 3/4 to even be helpful
One of the slowest units in the game
Vulnerable on plains (the most common province type)
Little to no defense against heavy armour and air
Everything they can do, infantry can do better

The last bullet on this list is probably why I don't bother researching them past level 1 (which i may make level 1 militia sometimes to prevent a city from rebelling). I have found that Infantry and Armoured Cars are stronger, faster, and more versatile in defensive combat.

What does everyone else think?

“A battle fought without determination is a battle lost.” - Josip Broz Tito

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18 Mar 2023, 00:44

Brando Dilla wrote:
Who is bmfox?
And where can I find his videos?

He has a YouTube channel. Used to be active in the forums but now I think he just does discord

18 Mar 2023, 00:44

jubjub bird wrote:
Brando Dilla wrote:
Who is bmfox?
And where can I find his videos?
He has a YouTube channel. Used to be active in the forums but now I think he just does discord

Let me check him out.

“A battle fought without determination is a battle lost.” - Josip Broz Tito

18 Mar 2023, 23:11

Im fairly sure this has streamed so far from the original topic it is the new Chatroom lol

18 Mar 2023, 23:39

Fox-Company wrote:
Im fairly sure this has streamed so far from the original topic it is the new Chatroom lol

Yes lol. Let's get back on topic.

“A battle fought without determination is a battle lost.” - Josip Broz Tito

19 Mar 2023, 11:18

Brando Dilla wrote:
Fox-Company wrote:
Im fairly sure this has streamed so far from the original topic it is the new Chatroom lol
Yes lol. Let's get back on topic.

What was that... drinking alone?

19 Mar 2023, 16:46

K.Rokossovski wrote:
Brando Dilla wrote:
Fox-Company wrote:
Im fairly sure this has streamed so far from the original topic it is the new Chatroom lol
Yes lol. Let's get back on topic.
What was that... drinking alone?

I don't get the joke.

“A battle fought without determination is a battle lost.” - Josip Broz Tito

19 Mar 2023, 16:50

Brando Dilla wrote:
K.Rokossovski wrote:
Brando Dilla wrote:
Fox-Company wrote:
Im fairly sure this has streamed so far from the original topic it is the new Chatroom lol
Yes lol. Let's get back on topic.
What was that... drinking alone?
I don't get the joke.

You wouldn't, lol

20 Mar 2023, 21:44

On hww maps I always have the tendency to spam militias when i play china.

You can build up a quick defense with them against japan i guess, but I also use them as meat shields if combined with artillery.

21 Mar 2023, 03:50

Chris Mapper wrote:
On hww maps I always have the tendency to spam militias when i play china.
You can build up a quick defense with them against japan i guess, but I also use them as meat shields if combined with artillery.

Hmm...

*trying to relate this to real world history*

Big HMMM...

“A battle fought without determination is a battle lost.” - Josip Broz Tito

21 Mar 2023, 06:30

Chris Mapper wrote:
On hww maps I always have the tendency to spam militias when i play china.
You can build up a quick defense with them against japan i guess, but I also use them as meat shields if combined with artillery.

Do you deploy artillery behind?

Also, I like to use non-stealth weak units to lure him onto the roof, with militia hiding on side roads then recapturing provinces, to wreak havoc or cut him off.

Aeroplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.
— Marshal Foch
A pretty mechanical toy [...] the war will never be won by such machines.
— Lord Kitchener, on tanks

21 Mar 2023, 16:06

Lord Crayfish wrote:
Chris Mapper wrote:
On hww maps I always have the tendency to spam militias when i play china.
You can build up a quick defense with them against japan i guess, but I also use them as meat shields if combined with artillery.
Do you deploy artillery behind?Also, I like to use non-stealth weak units to lure him onto the roof, with militia hiding on side roads then recapturing provinces, to wreak havoc or cut him off.

Of course, its a scary combination

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