Training Fields

[Cornelius Constantine]

So, how dow training Fields work?

Are you only able to train your character there, of can you train your soldiers too? And, if so, how?

 

[Argeus the Paladin]

The training field has three options: Mounted, ranged and sparring.

Sparring is the most used option. In this mode, you'll fight with up to 4 of your men with up to 9 randomly picked among the remainder stand around to watch. Assuming you clear the spar, experience will be awarded to the men you've beaten and all of your remaining men. I don't know the specific algorithm behind the experience awarded, but these seems to be the case:

- The watchers (or the group containing the watchers) will gain more experience at the end of the exercise.
- Sparring with the highest-leveled and lowest-leveled of your men award the least experience to the watchers.
- Sparring with troops you supersede too much level-wise will not award much experience.
- Sparring with ranged units award NO or VERY LITTLE experience, same for cavalry - the latter may be caused by note #2.

There is a random element in it somewhere, I reckon.

Mounted and ranged training will award experience to your mounted and ranged troops respectively. The number may seem large at first sight compared to sparring, but keep in mind that cavalry and ranged troops are usually of medium to high tier already and won't benefit much from the field any more.

My experience is that the second tier (Swadian Militia, Vaegir/Nord/Sarranid Footmen, Rhodok Spearmen) are the most cost-effective trainees using the training ground. Any other troops won't benefit as much, and you'd be better off just sending them to the battlefield and hope for the best.

Or better still, invest in Training.

 

[user1324865215]

Or better still, invest in Training.

Also get Lezalait, as he has quite a high training skill.

 

[Cornelius Constantine]

Thanks, but "other options" wasn't my question... 

 

[user1324865215]

Well individual training is only good for practice or leveling you from 1-2 which can be done in one session.

 

[Cornelius Constantine]

Okay, figured it out now. Don't talk to the trainer, go sparring instead. Cool. I think I'll head back to the Fields now that I have 4 ladies in my party... 

 

[DogSoldieR]

Yes you will xp yourself up in skills n levels. Also if you gain enough xp to spread around from the sessions, you can xp up your troops as well, companions included I believe.

 

[InFi[D]eL]

Around 10 sparring matches works wonders to bring your party up to TIER 3. It's far better than battles or just relying on the training skill.