Confused about siege equipment

[Ally B and the Ghost Protocol]

I realize I am probably being an idiot, but is there any way to build siege weapons at the site of the siege, or do you have to research certain research in order to build them and then bring them to the siege before you encircle? Any help would be appreciated

[Boothy]

You build at the time of the siege, i.e. while still on the strategic map after selecting to attack a city.

But you have to unlock the tech first before the option shows up.

[aaronmv]

So is it that you build them as you siege? I notice that when I take that option it lets you put them in a queue - so as you continue the siege you get them as additional units when you decide to press the attack?

[Brain Damaged (Ridds)]

alot easier to just bring 1 or 2 balista and assult right away (really dont like that balista can knock down walls since it is a early game unit)

[arealhumanbean]

When you start the siege you can build a set amount of siege equipment per turn.

You can get better siege equipment from research, or you can upgrade your army to specialize in sieges when they gain a level. I believe this gives you access to tier 2 siege weapons and so on.

[Cookie Eater]

Originally posted by aaronmv:

So is it that you build them as you siege? I notice that when I take that option it lets you put them in a queue - so as you continue the siege you get them as additional units when you decide to press the attack?

Exactly, each siege unit takes about 1 turn to build. When you choose to begin the assault, the siege units will be available on the field for use.

I have however, found it to be somewhat more economical to use mercenaries to run up to a gate, burn it down then get slaughtered by whatever is waiting behind, then to send in the rest of my army.

[Ally B and the Ghost Protocol]

Thank you for the replies.