WaywardSon
Mortal
posted 17 February 2009 06:55 PM EDT (US)
I've been having quite a bit of trouble vs. hades, what kind of suggestions do you have strategy-wise as to how I should handle this matchup? Should I try a gold-strangle, a classic-unit rush, fast heroic or even fast mythic?
I am very new to the game so please don't assume I already know what suggestions you might have.
skizm
Mortal
posted 23 February 2009 08:01 PM
EDT (US)
31 / 74
My day is made! So grateful, guys. Thanks.
I'm also crazy-embarrassed. Thought I was smarter than to admin so many dwarfs on 'wood' with no gather point. But you've given me a great deal to incorporate.
1. Housing - Trapping buildings with homes? Usually, where is building Thor's houses considered best? In the case of defensive matchups, I presume they suffice nearby upgraded/towers. But from now on, my primary one goes by mine/hunt.
2. Should both pick/hand-axe complete before Classical in both FH & rushes? Also, I'm always deliberating on timing husbandry, and 2nd-stage eco-ups.
3. As with gold, is it viable to start dwarf-deleting to make way for some trade given as many as I had? Their over-production seems to be the reason for my late-stage gathering discombobulation.
4. Which line of armor-upgrades do you find slightly more charitable? In this case, my RC needed shielding, but that's always my bias.
5. My military remained idle because I felt they would be slaughtered, in most cases. I was uncertain of my unit-types, worrying that too many rams would offset my ability to reach buildings. How to handle? Shrink his army/hope to spam siege in time?
And to answer the last question: I'm new enough not to have ever witnessed Gastrapetheses, for one (so naturally, their crush damage took me for a big surprise!). About 10 ESO games in, but have benefited from numerous advice-topics over the weeks. Because you guys are awesome and I love this game. =)
Once again, thanks. You've been overly helpful as is.
NorseBash
Mortal
posted 23 February 2009 09:08 PM
EDT (US)
33 / 74
on the contrary, baldr rams are pretty TANK. Normals rams are fine. Balistas are actually way more effective as a human attacking unit then a seige weapon but it helps in masses. Yes, Gastra is too op! Out range my tc and in seconds can take it town with only a handful of them.
eXcess_petrol
Mortal
posted 25 February 2009 04:45 PM
EDT (US)
48 / 74
I agree with the post above this
pcgamer7070
Mortal
posted 25 February 2009 11:03 PM
EDT (US)
49 / 74
ferral what is your current account?
Major_Rackham
Banned
posted 25 February 2009 11:45 PM
EDT (US)
50 / 74
FU rams > FU ballista
@DaP: Doing what I said about the hunt is a great bet for a beginner like him. Also, they will not walk a long distance away if you shoot them from the correct angle and as you gain more experience you learn to accommodate for slight hindrances in your perfect game start so they do not affect you nearly as much as they would affect a 15- player. I'm sure you know what I mean and can relate to this.
LS_tmac911
Banned
posted 26 February 2009 01:00 AM
EDT (US)
51 / 74
HAY! un punk est un homo britannique
eXcess_petrol
Mortal
posted 26 February 2009 12:06 PM
EDT (US)
55 / 74
DaP, u obviously don't watch recs where someone plays Loki; most of them get to Mythic Age and they spam FGs+Ballista behind walls.
As for Thor..Rag/FW usually wins the games so no need for them..
skizm
Mortal
posted 27 February 2009 06:50 PM
EDT (US)
57 / 74
Death, you've been my hero since my first recognition of this place, and you just typified why.
I'm grateful for how inclusive that was. I kept pinning questions before finding that you'd already answered them later on. Vital info, but also overwhelming, so these things will claim my first attention:
- Early FF/raid efficiency, FINDING WOODCUTTERS; less myopic attacks; postponing siege; sparing armor over age-advances (particularly against a standstill Hades). More hersir/longhouses produced early. Better archaic vill-BO and later distributions; prompter farm upgrades!
Once more, thanks. Still ESO-reachable; if so, when? It'd be a pleasure. =D
P.S. ~ I love how my playing this game calls for male-genitalia.
Major_Rackham
Banned
posted 28 February 2009 09:34 PM
EDT (US)
59 / 74
Having any luck with finding a new job, DaP?