Hordes

Hording is an event that was added in Barbarian invasion.

It is important to understand the concept: the Huns, Vandals, Romano-British and Slavs all start off as a horde.

Huns and Vandals on the move.

Overview

Hording simulates the historical effect when a culture would migrate.

Advantages

• Huge forces under control
• No need to pay upkeep
• Can sack cities for a massive amount of money
• Allows faction to survive after loss of last settlement

Disadvantages

• Cannot retrain units.
• Horde units disband when settling.