Re: Noobs & Vets: Rise of the AI Menace. EA, BI, Running.
I agree with Chris on bringing in R'lyeh for the Usurpers. They are actually the flagship as it were of the team (thematically) and have stronger astral than Arco. Arco may be best left to the AI team, which will include TC, Man, and Eriu. The foundations for an Arboreal theme or even a water based theme as all four have access to these paths.
Perhaps the fears with regard to Ashdod and Ulm, can be reduced by mandating Ashdod be played by a noob (which I believe is the custom with giant nations anyway). And by default 2 positions on each team are rear/flanking positions intended for noobs. Since they can't CT, this might reduce fears of them steamrolling early on or being in the thick of the action with lots of equipment.
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