Thanks, I like this. One question though, why does the technology increase the food cost of cavalry? I don't think this is really necessary; movement speed does matter, but I'd say is less important than e.g. health.

In D2966#129307, @Nescio wrote:

Thanks, I like this. One question though, why does the technology increase the food cost of cavalry? I don't think this is really necessary; movement speed does matter, but I'd say is less important than e.g. health.

I put this penalty so I can considerably lower the cost of tech. We could also give +5% health to all cavalry, I think the bonus would make more sense, or just take out the penalty.

Just take out the penalty. Don't add health. Maybe raise the cost to 300 food + 100 metal?

In D2966#129325, @Nescio wrote:

Just take out the penalty. Don't add health. Maybe raise the cost to 300 food + 100 metal?

Ok. I think 200/100 is fair.
What about new town or city phase techs gives 5% health but +5% food cost?

What about new town or city phase techs gives 5% health but +5% food cost?

If a technology is really effective, like +25%, then I think a cost increase is justified (e.g. D2856). For a generic technology, I'd caution against, though.
Given that citizen soldiers already get free health increases each phase advance (see D2845), I'm unconvinced adding another cavalry health technology is desirable.
How about adding a town phase "Horse Breeding" technology that reduces Cavalry training time by 10%?

In D2966#129329, @Nescio wrote:

What about new town or city phase techs gives 5% health but +5% food cost?

If a technology is really effective, like +25%, then I think a cost increase is justified (e.g. D2856). For a generic technology, I'd caution against, though.
Given that citizen soldiers already get free health increases each phase advance (see D2845), I'm unconvinced adding another cavalry health technology is desirable.
How about adding a town phase "Horse Breeding" technology that reduces Cavalry training time by 10%?

I think it is better to add new technologies in another patch.