29. Does the terrain affect a units performance? | [Back to the FAQ]
In many ways. First of all, you have to be sure you have a good shot. If you're trying to shoot up to the top of a plateau while you're at the bottom, you might not be able to reach it with a line-of-sight weapon like a lightning bolt. Your best bet is to lob boulders up there. And even in that case you can't be right under the lip of the ledge. Holding high ground is the best choice. Some units are only good on fairly flat land, while others love to climb steep hills. Units also slow down when climbing hills or fording rivers and can become easier targets. Each unit has a true size; smaller units are better to creep through tight valleys or small openings.