At 2:53 PM -0500 1/22/01, dharper_at_... wrote:
> I've never had a problem with bandits - but then, I sent out huge
>caravans. My parties either don't come back at all (rare, although this
>increases dramatically in certain places - you know the ones I'm
>talking about)
>or they come back safe and sound. I generally send 20+ warriors and 1
>weaponthane, and they're just fine.
> If you send a small number - even weaponthanes - they'll be a lot more
>likely to be attacked, because they make a tempting target. Of course, they
>can also usually fight their way out - but why take risks? Just send some
>farmers out.
I don't have much trouble with bandits either, using 6 thanes and 5
warriors. I prefer emphasizing thanes because that way you can
recruit even more while they're out exploring. This is a great way to
beef up your army.
Joshua