I just tried it against Random computers.
Game 1Haven't got a rec for this (I tried, failed, and restarted it, and then did a good rush, but if you do that the recorded game is of the first game you played - i.e. not the "restarted" one).
It was really easy actually. Sure the TC was stronger, but their Hippikons were no match for my TC Fire + Super-Villagers + Mercs.
Game 2Recorded Game Download: http://www.dragonq.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/RaVillagerRushvsGaia.rcxThis was pretty simple too. Gaia's lush is REALLY annoying. If this was vs. a human, I probably would have lost because I couldn't get that TC up! BUT, that's because I forgot to go for the Guild near the TC after taking out the Military Buildings (shilly me..). I advanced at 5:20 with ~20 Villagers, and then after researching Skin of the Rhino (make sure you're empowering your TC to make this research faster!!), I made a few extra Priests (I think I had 5 - don't go over this, it's not worth it), and then spent all of my gold (except for the 400 which is needed for the TC) on mercs.
Note that I sent my free Wadjet to their land - you must be ready by the time he arrives, because if he dies, you're screwed! I attacked at 6:10. After their TC goes down, if it was against a human, you'd have to get an obelisk next to every TC on the map to make sure he doesn't build another one. I knew the comp wouldn't so I didn't bother.
GeneralIf you focus everything on the TC (except for your Heroes which should be targeted on any MUs), it should go down real fast. Then, just make your TCs attack theirs and gather more gold/food. You COULD build a barracks, but if you know they're going to resign soon, mercs should suffice. Because of Ra's Tech, your villagers are super-strong (if you find any villager-boosting relics with your pharaoh, get them!), and MUs are not a problem. Once your TC is up, they have no chance. Just make sure you hunt straggler Villagers who may be trying to build another TC!
RacesRaces in red are VERY DIFFFICULT to Villager-Rush against (well above 1600 anyway). Races in Orange CAN BE DIFFICULT to Villager-Rush against. Races in Green are relatively simple to Villager-Rush against.
- Isis (Free towers kill villagers FAST. Do not rush unless they are advancing late for a FH)
- Ra (Free towers kill villagers FAST. Do not rush unless they are advancing late for a FH)
- Set (Free towers kill villagers FAST.)
- Hades (Sentinels are very annoying and Higher-HP buildings are tough to destroy make him VERY HARD to rush against)
- Poseidon (Ceasefire is a problem if you don't cast Rain as soon as you transport, Restoration is a problem if you don't time Rain well)
- Zeus (Ceasefire is a problem if you don't cast Rain as soon as you transport, Restoration is a problem if you don't time Rain well)
- Gaia (Lush means you'll have to wait before making a TC, during which time you should destroy other buildings like Manors and Barracks)
- Oranos
- Kronos
- Loki (Because he'll normally be rushing anyway, he will have a decent military by the time you attack, which makes things difficult)
- Thor
- Odin
Because there are so many races that could be a problem when you Villager-Rush them, you CANNOT just learn this strategy. You MUST know how to play Ra (or Set if you wish) normally as well (I play Ra all the time, so this strat is useful for me)!
[This message has been edited by Quircus (edited 04-01-2006 @ 12:09 PM).]