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<blockquote data-quote="Hussar" data-source="post: 2931307" data-attributes="member: 22779">The difference between an Iron Golem and warforged is essentially the same difference with tanks and infantry.A tank in many ways is superior to infantry.&nbsp; Very little that is man portable can do more than scratch a main battle tank.&nbsp; Yes, there are specialized anti-tank weapons, but, if the infantry lacks those, there's not much they can do to the tank.&nbsp; Tanks are faster, and carry far superior firepower.Yet, the bulk of any army is infantry.&nbsp; Why?The answer isn't all that difficult.&nbsp; While tanks can take ground, they can't hold it very well.&nbsp; A stopped tank is much more vulnerable than a tank on the move.&nbsp; By trying to hold ground with a tank, you rob it of much of its advantages.&nbsp; There is also the problems of maneuverability.&nbsp; Tanks can't go through forests.&nbsp; Tanks have difficulty with very rough terrain.&nbsp; A steep banked river with no bridge is a major impediment.&nbsp; Tanks are also far more expensive than infantry.Now, an iron golem is mindless.&nbsp; Trapping one would not be all that difficult.&nbsp; Dig a big hole and lead it.&nbsp; Once it falls in the hole, destroy it.&nbsp; Golems would have difficulty crossing forests simply because of their size.&nbsp; As was mentioned, cost is a huge factor as well.Sure, that iron golem makes a pretty good shock troop.&nbsp; But, as a defensive troop?&nbsp; Very poor.&nbsp; As an intelligence troop?&nbsp; Very poor.&nbsp; An iron golem is a one trick pony and a very, very expensive one at that.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Hussar, post: 2931307, member: 22779"] The difference between an Iron Golem and warforged is essentially the same difference with tanks and infantry. A tank in many ways is superior to infantry. Very little that is man portable can do more than scratch a main battle tank. Yes, there are specialized anti-tank weapons, but, if the infantry lacks those, there's not much they can do to the tank. Tanks are faster, and carry far superior firepower. Yet, the bulk of any army is infantry. Why? The answer isn't all that difficult. While tanks can take ground, they can't hold it very well. A stopped tank is much more vulnerable than a tank on the move. By trying to hold ground with a tank, you rob it of much of its advantages. There is also the problems of maneuverability. Tanks can't go through forests. Tanks have difficulty with very rough terrain. A steep banked river with no bridge is a major impediment. Tanks are also far more expensive than infantry. Now, an iron golem is mindless. Trapping one would not be all that difficult. Dig a big hole and lead it. Once it falls in the hole, destroy it. Golems would have difficulty crossing forests simply because of their size. As was mentioned, cost is a huge factor as well. Sure, that iron golem makes a pretty good shock troop. But, as a defensive troop? Very poor. As an intelligence troop? Very poor. An iron golem is a one trick pony and a very, very expensive one at that. [/QUOTE]

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