Post by NotRandom on Aug 3, 2021 4:35:29 GMT
It seems that Jervis is completely disregarded on this forum because sailor is completely useless, while Nelson is often praised for his usefulness. As a Jervis user myself (I bought him when I was a noob), I disagree. I think Jervis is a very capable general that is often overlooked because unlike Nelson, at first glance he isn't that appealing. I believe in the "big three" of naval generals (Treville, Nelson, Jervis), he is the most sensible choice of the three.
When compared to Treville, I think we all can agree that Jervis is a far better choice for an IAP. Yes Treville is a absolute monster of the sea, but a dedicated naval general is not needed, especially when we have Kate (and she isn't even that great).
When compared to Nelson is where things get interesting. Nelson have 5 naval stars when compared to Jervis's 4 naval stars, better movement, and accurate. Now you might be wondering, "yeah, that's why Nelson's better," but wait, Jervis have some great redeeming qualities.
-Economic Master
Most British IAPs have an economic skill, and Nelson is not one of them. Economic Master can jumpstart your economy very quickly and I believe it is a better economic skill than architecture, which could only be used in limited capacity and can't boost your economy quickly while it's practically useless long-term. (Hence wawhy I think Kosciuszko is hella overrated). Sometimes the difference between line infantry and militia can be the difference between 5* and 4* during a campaign mission. Putting Jervis on cities during land missions makes him invaluable and he is essential in minor nation conquests. But what about the Napoleonic code, you ask? Well the code isn't cheap, you're better off buying something else.
-4* trading
I believe this is another one of his redeeming qualities. He can easily be upgraded to 5* with only 1 Jerome/August I, and neither are that expensive. A 5* trader can make everything so much easier. You can buy items for a mission then sell it without any losses, so you can buy expensive stuff like On War and Crown and level up your generals faster without losing any medals, he is also the best choice for a naval general in the SNS campaign, where most of the times you have very little food and you have to trade for it. (Something Nelson can't do with his 2*).
-A great economic general?
I've heard people say that he's not good as a Econ general, because he doesn't have mass fire, and that is just false. MOST economic generals and most of the time you deploy them are far behind the frontline, where if the enemy reached your Econ guy, most of your combat generals should have already been killed. Yes, there are better economic generals (like Washington for example), but a specialized economic generals should be eliminated altogether in 4-5 slots lineup, and you would want a combat general with great economic scores, something Jervis is able to do. (Again, why the hell is Kosciuszko a great economic general? Am I missing a joke or a running gag?) There is really only one choice that's better than him in economics, and that's Washington (Sorry Wellington 3 training don't make the cut). But Washington is a decent infantry general, and are you really just gonna let him sit there doing nothing? Jervis on the other hand is actually not viable on land warfare except for artillery, making him a far better choice for a economic general to sit in the back doing nothing.
When compared to Treville, I think we all can agree that Jervis is a far better choice for an IAP. Yes Treville is a absolute monster of the sea, but a dedicated naval general is not needed, especially when we have Kate (and she isn't even that great).
When compared to Nelson is where things get interesting. Nelson have 5 naval stars when compared to Jervis's 4 naval stars, better movement, and accurate. Now you might be wondering, "yeah, that's why Nelson's better," but wait, Jervis have some great redeeming qualities.
-Economic Master
Most British IAPs have an economic skill, and Nelson is not one of them. Economic Master can jumpstart your economy very quickly and I believe it is a better economic skill than architecture, which could only be used in limited capacity and can't boost your economy quickly while it's practically useless long-term. (Hence wawhy I think Kosciuszko is hella overrated). Sometimes the difference between line infantry and militia can be the difference between 5* and 4* during a campaign mission. Putting Jervis on cities during land missions makes him invaluable and he is essential in minor nation conquests. But what about the Napoleonic code, you ask? Well the code isn't cheap, you're better off buying something else.
-4* trading
I believe this is another one of his redeeming qualities. He can easily be upgraded to 5* with only 1 Jerome/August I, and neither are that expensive. A 5* trader can make everything so much easier. You can buy items for a mission then sell it without any losses, so you can buy expensive stuff like On War and Crown and level up your generals faster without losing any medals, he is also the best choice for a naval general in the SNS campaign, where most of the times you have very little food and you have to trade for it. (Something Nelson can't do with his 2*).
-A great economic general?
I've heard people say that he's not good as a Econ general, because he doesn't have mass fire, and that is just false. MOST economic generals and most of the time you deploy them are far behind the frontline, where if the enemy reached your Econ guy, most of your combat generals should have already been killed. Yes, there are better economic generals (like Washington for example), but a specialized economic generals should be eliminated altogether in 4-5 slots lineup, and you would want a combat general with great economic scores, something Jervis is able to do. (Again, why the hell is Kosciuszko a great economic general? Am I missing a joke or a running gag?) There is really only one choice that's better than him in economics, and that's Washington (Sorry Wellington 3 training don't make the cut). But Washington is a decent infantry general, and are you really just gonna let him sit there doing nothing? Jervis on the other hand is actually not viable on land warfare except for artillery, making him a far better choice for a economic general to sit in the back doing nothing.
