Quick (stupid) question...raiding

[devoncop22]

As Scotland...what are the mechanics for raiding ...I am sure in Empires you just put an army next to a neighbouring non allied state and the option came up in the army panel but I am not seeing it.. ???

[An-Average-Araminty]

Does Scotland have the cultural trait that let's you raid when your realm tier is above 1?

[devoncop22]

It has a trait giving authority boosts for cross border raids into England.

[Brucato]

Thanks for asking. I too am playing Scotland in my solo and wondered this

[devoncop22]

Yes it's a mystery. I see the "retaliate" option for attacking an enemy army and then pulling back across the border but no option for cross border pillaging...

[PocusFR]

Currently Scotland does not have the 'Raid' trait, so raiding to trigger your special cultural perk requires either a rebel region, an independent region or a formal war.
We are considering adding the Trait to Scotland, but it is a strong one...

[devoncop22]

Thank you Sir. Glad it is not just me being dense :-). Given the history of Border Reivers though I think there is a strong case for Scotland to have the trait . I live in Northumberland where the castles and strong points to try and combat the Scots are still very much in evidence.

[shortyinchina]

I am currently playing as Northumbria and have the border reivers trait. My armies seem not to be able to raid or retaliate against Scottish raids, which are sometimes quite destructive. Does anyone have any tips or advice on this?

[devoncop22]

Best bet is to build up defensive buildings if you get the option. They normally handle most border raids pretty comfortably...The Warning Bell thing and standard defences are the ones you want. A small army in the region also helps.

[shortyinchina]

Originally posted by devoncop22:

Best bet is to build up defensive buildings if you get the option. They normally handle most border raids pretty comfortably...The Warning Bell thing and standard defences are the ones you want. A small army in the region also helps.

Thanks for the advice.