Back in the original game and its expansion I got almost maybe decent at multiplayer, but I'd like to get better at it this time around.
So if you don't mind, would you mind giving some advice to someone who forgot most of what they knew?
I appreciate any general advice, but I have a few specific questions.
1. Ulfsarks are labeled "good against calvary" while Throwing Axemen are "good against infantry".
Does this mean I should always pick Axemen over Ulfsarks against infantry-based armies, which seems to be most of them?
2. How much weight should I put into "good against" and "only good against" labels, and are they ever deceptive?
3. What is the proper method for raiding an enemy base?
Attacking the Town Center seems to result in dismal failure, but does it make sense to make lesser attacks against other buildings?
Does the ability of Gatherers to garrison buildings mean I should not try to kill any near the Town Center?
4. How quickly should I tech up?
Is grabbing more economical or armory upgrades worth putting it off?
5. Does it make sense to send an Oxcart hunting distant packs with Hunting Dogs and Pig Sticker, or should I just transition to a farm food base when local critters are eaten?
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For all who respond, thanks for your time.
So if you don't mind, would you mind giving some advice to someone who forgot most of what they knew?
I appreciate any general advice, but I have a few specific questions.
1. Ulfsarks are labeled "good against calvary" while Throwing Axemen are "good against infantry".
Does this mean I should always pick Axemen over Ulfsarks against infantry-based armies, which seems to be most of them?
2. How much weight should I put into "good against" and "only good against" labels, and are they ever deceptive?
3. What is the proper method for raiding an enemy base?
Attacking the Town Center seems to result in dismal failure, but does it make sense to make lesser attacks against other buildings?
Does the ability of Gatherers to garrison buildings mean I should not try to kill any near the Town Center?
4. How quickly should I tech up?
Is grabbing more economical or armory upgrades worth putting it off?
5. Does it make sense to send an Oxcart hunting distant packs with Hunting Dogs and Pig Sticker, or should I just transition to a farm food base when local critters are eaten?
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For all who respond, thanks for your time.