Optimal Supply Depot Network

[Leeds]

I understand that it is best to build depots every 3 or 5 regions....has it been proven that this will provide enough of a supply network for the Union player?

Thanks

[Coffee Sergeant]

5 regions is the max a depot can push supply. I don't think there is an "optimal" distribution as it will depend on what type of transport - road, rail or river, and the weather conditions. Building depots along rail lines, along rivers and through terrain that has roads allows them to be resupplied quicker.

[Mangudai]

The wiki has detailed descriptions of this. During the supply phase supplies automatically moves as far as a supply wagon can move (without rail) in one turn. So you can use your supply wagon units to check. In hilly terrain depots may need to be less than 5 regions apart.

[Coffee Sergeant]

The wiki has detailed descriptions of this. During the supply phase supplies automatically moves as far as a supply wagon can move (without rail) in one turn. So you can use your supply wagon units to check. In hilly terrain depots may need to be less than 5 regions apart.

River/rail will be used to forward supplies in depending on how much capacity you have availalbe (none, 1/3, 2/3, or full).

Here is another good thread that should answer alot of questions to.

http://www.ageod-forum.com/showthread.php?t=6221&highlight=supply+questions