In a battle, who decides first on Steel Weapons and Siegecraft, and can the defender use Steel Weapons if the attacker didn't?

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The attacker declares everything they use (Siegecraft and Steel Weapons) first; the defender then decides with full information and may use Steel Weapons even if the attacker did not. The attacker cannot change their choice afterwards.

Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition

In a battle, who decides first on Steel Weapons and Siegecraft, and can the defender use Steel Weapons if the attacker didn't?

Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition

In a battle, who decides first on Steel Weapons and Siegecraft, and can the defender use Steel Weapons if the attacker didn't?