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1)   14 Apr 2009 22:05

With the genre wars being a popular feature on the Escapist right now, I figured I would ask you guys what strategies you tend to use in it.

2)   14 Apr 2009 22:07

ACK ACK. Ack ack ack, ack ack. ACK; ACk ackack ack.

(go Aliens!)

And I'll never tell you my secrets! :)

3)   14 Apr 2009 22:10

Strategy?

I just select randomly!

4)   14 Apr 2009 22:11

Use correct spelling to overthrow my enemies.

5)   14 Apr 2009 22:12

Match classes, whatever's most likely to hurt me the most goes first.

6)   14 Apr 2009 22:12

you mean building up lots o guys and putting the beat down (Kuliani is attacking me currently)

7)   14 Apr 2009 22:13

I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

8)   14 Apr 2009 22:13

It's like playing an RTS. That's how I see it.

9)   14 Apr 2009 22:14

How could u make a strategy?? just match the classes :P

10)   14 Apr 2009 22:14

Build weak units

Order them to attack vastly more numerous and stronger units in hopeless suicide attack

????????????????????

Profit!

11)   14 Apr 2009 22:14

Kill fast, kill often...

12)   14 Apr 2009 22:15

fix-the-spade:
Build weak units

Order them to attack vastly more numerous and stronger units in hopeless suicide attack

????????????????????

Profit!

I hate starting the game way later than everyone else.

13)   14 Apr 2009 22:15

Always keep a reserve of cash booty ready to build ye a new army in case your current one gets eliminated yer current one be capsized. That way, you're not completely screwed yer' not walkin' the plank when your army gets eliminated ye be severely bested in a skirmish.

Also, Sexy Pirate Wenches for the win.

14)   14 Apr 2009 22:16

Assuming every unit of both armies has strengths and weaknesses and numbers are about equal, I look at it as rock, paper, scissors, and try to destroy an enemy before they get to attack.

15)   14 Apr 2009 22:18

Massive hordes of inept units > moderate sized forces of decent units > a few great units in my experience thus far. Zombies seem to have pretty bad synergy near the top to boot.

16)   14 Apr 2009 22:18

I use an aggressive ziggurat strategy.

17)   14 Apr 2009 22:19

I match the classes, but I'm also careful about the way I order my attack as well. The first attack will generally be against the most expensive unit and then working my way down. On the other hand, if I have a particularly valuable unit (like one with an epic stat) then I may check my opponent's ranks for a unit which is well suited to take mine out, and target that first to limit the damage it can do later.

18)   14 Apr 2009 22:21

Surrender at EVERY opportunity it's the only way.

19)   14 Apr 2009 22:21

thatstheguy:
I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

lol Mine or on a stikie note. To many tabs slows my internet down. but ya I just use basic strategy and some luck.

20)   14 Apr 2009 22:22

Prey on the weak. Seems to work for a lot of people.

What doesn't work is refusing to ever retreat. I've gone through about a dozen armies so far because of this.

21)   14 Apr 2009 22:23

thatstheguy:
I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

This.

It's basically a fancy rock, paper, scissors. only with fire and water thrown in...

22)   14 Apr 2009 22:24

thatstheguy:
I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

Same here, lol

23)   14 Apr 2009 22:24

Darth Mobius:

I hate starting the game way later than everyone else.

I feel your pain, dude. At least you're not on the vessel. I could have started before everyone, and still have done less. Even though I would be trying all the time

24)   14 Apr 2009 22:26

Kill bots. Many, many kill bots.

Also, a tab with the table of what's strong against what helps.

Beep Boop 101010

25)   14 Apr 2009 22:27

Zedzero:

thatstheguy:
I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

lol Mine or on a stikie note. To many tabs slows my internet down. but ya I just use basic strategy and some luck.

I just try to remember them, though I guess I should write them down.

26)   14 Apr 2009 22:29

thatstheguy:
I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

This is very important.
Also, the "epic" or "mighty" level units are not worth their money. A couple "deplorable" units that are strong against it will defeat it.

27)   14 Apr 2009 22:30

I won't ever enter a battle I can't win. Strategic use of the 'retreat' button ensures my army's safety and prosperity.

28)   14 Apr 2009 22:31

thatstheguy:
I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

That.

29)   14 Apr 2009 22:33

Make sure your three armies are about even so you'll be less likely to lose from one of them being eliminated.

And then team up all your armies on thier weakest army to win by default, earning less money than them and suffering more casualties, but at least winning.

Several battles now I've lost due to this tactic, even though I earned more cash even after thier 'decisive victory' bonus. :P

30)   14 Apr 2009 22:35

Pumpkin_Eater:
Massive hordes of inept units > moderate sized forces of decent units > a few great units in my experience thus far. Zombies seem to have pretty bad synergy near the top to boot.

The reason for this is units can only kill on a 1:1 ratio per round. So your 5 epic troop unit would never be able to take out a division with more then 25 units in one battle. I only upgrade once I can support around 30 in each division.

31)   14 Apr 2009 22:36

Zedzero:

thatstheguy:
I keep the list of types of soldiers and who their strong against in another tab while I play.

lol Mine or on a stikie note. To many tabs slows my internet down. but ya I just use basic strategy and some luck.

It shouldn't, if the tab isn't actively doing anything. Which browser do you run?

Baonec:
Surrender at EVERY opportunity it's the only way.

Meh. Do what you've gotta do. I've eaten a few pieces of cheese already myself.

32)   14 Apr 2009 22:41

Buy Chuck Norris. Then buy another, and another.

THEN ZERG THE ENEMY TO OBLIVION! MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Aliens!

33)   15 Apr 2009 00:12

The_Oracle:
I won't ever enter a battle I can't win. Strategic use of the 'retreat' button ensures my army's safety and prosperity.

I do the same. What's the point of entering a battle you can not win.

34)   15 Apr 2009 00:16

Curl up into a little ball and cry.
Also don't engage in battles you don't think you can win.

35)   15 Apr 2009 00:17

Internet Kraken:

The_Oracle:
I won't ever enter a battle I can't win. Strategic use of the 'retreat' button ensures my army's safety and prosperity.

I do the same. What's the point of entering a battle you can not win.

Me three. I've accepted a couple challenges in which the enemy had a few thousand more bucks in his armor than I did, but never the massive differences. I just got challenged a second ago but a guy with over 140k dollars, and I only have 24k. I've also declined people in the 40k range.

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