Nirwanda
Mortal
posted 15 November 2007 01:59 PM EDT (US)
Hello.
I'm pretty new to this game, I've only played on ESO for a few days now, and I'm currently trying to pick up hints etc to become a bit more competitive.
I'm playing Isis in the mid 1500's somewhere, I've done around 40 games and won about 35-40% of them, so it's safe to assume I'm not a pro :P
Anyhow, I really enjoy the game, and usually when I put my mind into something I become pretty good at it, so now I just need a few directions. I've been watching many recorded games, mainly high rated Isis ones.
Anyway, are there any popular mods or addons that people uses? Which can give you a better overview of your economy, military, or anything else? Also I've heard the expressions Micro and AQ mentioned on the forums a few times, and I haven't really figured out what that is.
Alot of games uses addons, but if it's considered lame or cheating in AoT I'll refrain from using them ofcourse, just asking.
Yeah thanks, and sorry if this was posted in the wrong section.
Dragun
Mortal
posted 15 November 2007 02:31 PM
EDT (US)
3 / 7
AQ = Auto Queue (automatically produces continuous units)
Micro = Micromanagement. This is when you control units in a very detailed way in a battle to get better performance (as opposed to just ordering them to attack then going back to work on your economy while your units fight).
A good example of micro is using your Chariot Archers vs. Infantry you can order them to move, then shoot, then move, then shoot so the infantry never catches them.
By contrast, if you are using a group of spearmen to fight a group of hoplites, then you are better off simply ordering them to fight then changing your focus to work on your economy elsewhere, because micro in this battle does not increase the unit effectiveness very much.
Micro is an investment of time by the player to directly control a group of units in a very specific way.
Superusername
Mortal
posted 15 November 2007 03:48 PM
EDT (US)
5 / 7
AQ is only in AOM Titans
I you have it it should be in the right corner of where you produce units, (alot of people here say that titans suck but its way better than the regular one)
Nirwanda
Mortal
posted 15 November 2007 03:49 PM
EDT (US)
6 / 7
Yep, it's Titans I'm playing.
Ah, never noticed that, I'll check it out. Thanks.