I really thought there was going to be empire quests from the start. Even just a few of them, any ETA on when they will be in game.
#Empire Quests When?
proven furnace
dry granite
What are Empire quests?
proven furnace
In AOW3 there were like if you get a pure allignment you get a bonus like troops or spells. As well if you finish all your research first you get 2 special specializations. Since there is a lot here is the link of all of them.
https://age-of-wonders-3.fandom.com/wiki/Empire_Quests
quiet vine
They've basically been replaced by the rites in empire development, I feel like
proven tangle
Can we get the remaining body/mind traits as researchable empire tech, paid with imperium? 😄 so instead of the initial 2... we could grab 3-4 more... maybe it will be overpowered but, hey! it will cost imperium so it's safe!
foggy harness
I'm a bit conflicted with empire quests. They kind of feel like win more mechanics.
Cool flavor, but give a bunch of units to the person who just got 100 units is a big steamrolly
next mauve
I hope we get some of them back. Diplomacy with free cities feels a bit lackluster, for all its absolutely amazing looking leaders
cosmic wraith
I would much prefer Racial Governance over Empire Quests.
In AoW 4's case, it would likely be "Cultural Governance," of course, but might be a nice way to give additional incentive to using Cultural units in mid-late game over Tome units, if someone focuses on them. Perhaps even an option for a Cultural Tier 4 unit, with the choice being opposite a selection for a Cultural structure.
A Cultural Tier 4 unit would not be an automatic choice, due to access to a variety of Tome Tier 4 units already, and a Culture structure (probably) not costing upkeep...
Of course, a Cultural structure isn't the obvious choice, either, due to the lower number of cities in play meaning it's not a simple economy spam, and you would be more likely to pick it when either the Cultural Tier 4 unit doesn't suit your strategy, or whatever bonus the building might provide, does.
Alternately, expanding it into a mix of bonuses from your chosen Culture and Society traits, with the latter being an option from each selected Society:
Lvl 1: Culture Bonus 1
Lvl 2: Society Bonus 1
Lvl 3: Culture Bonus 2
Lvl 4: Society Bonus 2
Lvl 5: Cultural Bonus 3 (i.e. the 'capstone' selection, with the most significant effect, that could even provide a T4 unit or special structure)
proven furnace
Why not both.