Pirateiam
May 3rd, 2004, 03:30 AM
Scouting Importance - Know thy Enemy!
Probably the most neglected strategy in this game is scouting. I find that my lack of scouting always comes back to haunt me. If playing single player this does not matter as much but in multiplayer, I am coming to the conclusion it is one of the most important early tasks that should be done. Knowing your neighbors themes and army make-up is a huge importance. A good example is when playing as Ulm (standard) I got caught with my pants down when to my shock my closest neighbor was Soul Gate Ermor. Now if I had known this on turn 3 or 4 (not turn 12) I would have been focusing on a specific strategy (blade wind and Herald lances). But instead I had focused on something different. Also seeing your enemies' army disposition is crucial. So what are your scouting strategies? How much importance do you put on scouting?
Probably the most neglected strategy in this game is scouting. I find that my lack of scouting always comes back to haunt me. If playing single player this does not matter as much but in multiplayer, I am coming to the conclusion it is one of the most important early tasks that should be done. Knowing your neighbors themes and army make-up is a huge importance. A good example is when playing as Ulm (standard) I got caught with my pants down when to my shock my closest neighbor was Soul Gate Ermor. Now if I had known this on turn 3 or 4 (not turn 12) I would have been focusing on a specific strategy (blade wind and Herald lances). But instead I had focused on something different. Also seeing your enemies' army disposition is crucial. So what are your scouting strategies? How much importance do you put on scouting?