How do I Beat Back Rush Tactics?

llamabeast · #1 February 27th, 2008, 06:51 PM

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And, being he game host, perhaps players do not want to rush you right away? Just a thought, since I have not played in any of your games.

It had occurred to me, though I certainly hope it's not true. The server's automated guys, feel free to take me down!

Zeldor · #2 February 27th, 2008, 07:07 PM

Nah, simply everyone loves you and it is rare to play with you, so why would they want to kill you fast? Anyone harming llamabeast early would surely be ganged on fast

Aezeal · #3 February 28th, 2008, 12:51 AM

I think that llama does have some extra protection being the host.. I'm pretty sure it made me want to be your friend

of course you keep being a #(*)$&*&#*) so it never works out

vfb · #4 February 28th, 2008, 01:50 AM

Don't worry llama ... I have no compunctions about attacking the game host, and I'm sure there are many others like me too. So you aren't missing out on all the fun.

As far as rushes go, I've rushed in the past. And been rushed more than once too. It's never been in turn 12, it's always around turn 6 or 7. This is on 15-province-per-player maps.

It is necessary to prepare for a rush if you don't want to get creamed, I learned. But preparing to defend against a rush usually means you're capable of your own rush (unless your defense is monkey PD !!!!11!!). And when you see that your closest neighbor has no bless, and has not popped out a god yet ... well, the temptation is there.

Not only that, being prepared for a rush means you aren't going to have problems with expanding into indies, in the normal case where no rush occurs.

Digress · #5 February 28th, 2008, 04:16 AM

I have launched a rush or two but it always seems to trigger instant bad karma.

The moment I attack one opponent I discover new and insanely aggressive neighbours who attack me immediately. This seems to happen very early and well before anyone has had time to do much in the way of scouting (before turn 12).

LoloMo · #6 February 28th, 2008, 05:09 AM

First of all, if a potential rusher offers you a NAP, by all means, take it! ;-)

From my perspective, a rush strategy that quickly takes out one enemy capital is doing well. Rushing a second enemy normally does not happen. So a rusher will look around and attack what he views as the weakest enemy.

If you took good scales, you need to project enough strength that the rusher will seek weaker prey. A good rusher will definitely be able to defeat a good scale strategy, but if the war drags on before he is able to defeat you, then he has lost also. So just being able to present yourself as a difficult opponent will entice him to form a NAP with you and attack others.