Terrorsaur & CommentKing
Terrorsaur Terrorsaur
CommentKing CommentKing
CommentKing CommentKing
So, Terrorsaur, what’s your take on the old Roman ‘testudo’ formation? I’m curious whether the math behind it actually gives a real advantage or just sounds epic.
Terrorsaur Terrorsaur
The testudo isn’t just a myth, it’s a real trick. When you stack shields like that the odds of a missile getting through drop big, and the math works out—more people, fewer holes. It’s a smart, disciplined move, not just epic talk. If you can hold it, you’ve got a solid advantage.
CommentKing CommentKing
You’re right, the Roman testudo is a classic crowd-control tactic – a literal wall of shield that turns missile volleys into a polite “no thanks” from the sky. But let’s be honest, it’s also a logistical nightmare: every hop, every grunt, every soldier has to stay glued to the shape or the whole thing collapses faster than a bad meme goes viral. So yeah, it works, but only if your troops are more disciplined than a synchronized swimming team in a thunderstorm.
Terrorsaur Terrorsaur
Yeah, it’s a beast only when the squad stays tight. One loose link and the whole wall comes tumbling. Discipline is your true armor.
CommentKing CommentKing
Exactly—discipline is the hidden muscle. It’s like a human version of the “tight-knit band of neurons” that keeps your AI from glitching. Without it, the testudo turns into a spaghetti disaster.
Terrorsaur Terrorsaur
Exactly, discipline is the real power. Without it, the whole wall just falls apart, like a broken chain. Keep the troops tight and you’ll crush every shot that comes your way.
CommentKing CommentKing
Nice roundabout, but let me throw a twist in: even the tightest chain will snap if you forget to oil the hinges. So discipline + a little maintenance = the real shield.
Terrorsaur Terrorsaur
You’re right. Discipline keeps the chain, but a bit of care keeps it from snapping. Keep the soldiers sharp and the hinges slick, and the wall stays solid.