Chessack

Chessack

12-17-2001, 1:37 PM
#14

That's an interesting strategy. However, if I played that, and found that it automatically worked every single time even on Hardest, I'd stop using the strategy. Not much point to playing a game where the ending is a foregone conclusion. A high proba... [Read More]

Posted in: Computer Cheats?

Chessack

12-15-2001, 4:12 PM
#12

Originally posted by SirBlack On Hard you have to manage your resources well to survive the first 20 minutes or so, and then just know how to exploit the computer's stupidity to survive the rest of the time and win. But on Hardest... Max out everyth... [Read More]

Posted in: Trade/Fed & house's

Chessack

12-17-2001, 1:47 PM
#16

The game is really well balanced. As such, for each advantage there is a corresponding disadvantage. The Trade Federation needs not build any houses. This helps, especially if you are a beginner, you don't keep getting the 'you need more houses' erro... [Read More]

Posted in: How to Use Grenadiers?

Chessack

01-09-2002, 1:29 PM
#12

Originally posted by Gaming Nut Yeah after Tech 2 my mounted troopers don't go on the attack but I don't kill them either I sit them in my base around mech factory CC and trooper center making pummel dropping much trickery and if he bring up cannons... [Read More]

Posted in: How to Use Grenadiers?

Chessack

01-09-2002, 11:37 AM
#6

I agree about mounted troops. They definitely work well vs. pummels and artillery. Jedi also work amazingly well vs. mechs. I've used one single Jedi Knight ot take out several AT-ATs all by himself.... [Read More]

Posted in: How to Use Grenadiers?

Chessack

01-09-2002, 11:30 AM
#2

I believe Greade troops work well vs. mechs, but I could be wrong. If so, they're a cheap way to get an area-effect mech destroying unit out there, which sometimes can help a great deal, particularly if you don't have enough spare carbon at the momen... [Read More]

Posted in: Fast Teching

Chessack

01-07-2002, 8:15 PM
#2

I don't play other people (just the computer, at least so far), but it seems to me, if you have enough food gatherers, you should be gaining food faster than you lose it building workers. In other words, say you have 100 food. You go to your CC and b... [Read More]

Posted in: Beginner's Lesson: Army Intelligence

Chessack

01-09-2002, 2:50 PM
#7

A worthy investment of your time... although if they're like me, they might enjoy learning it the hard way. I always find that to be part of the fun of the game. ;)... [Read More]

Posted in: Beginner's Lesson: Army Intelligence

Chessack

01-07-2002, 3:11 PM
#2

Well said on all counts.... [Read More]

Posted in: Workers in Tech 1

Chessack

01-06-2002, 3:47 PM
#5

Originally posted by duder it always varies as to who I am playing, what the settings are etc. This is an excellent point. I was remiss in pointing out that I alwaysplay RMs vs. the computer (1-on-1 or 2-on-2) with about 150 (sometimes a little mo... [Read More]

Posted in: Workers in Tech 1

Chessack

01-06-2002, 3:21 PM
#3

It varies, because you need less farmers if you have an animal shelter with 10 nerfs (powered by a power core), pumping 60 food/minute into your economy, then if you do not. But i usually try to have the following at the time of upgrade: 10 Food Gat... [Read More]

Posted in: Defensive structures strategies

Chessack

01-10-2002, 1:03 AM
#17

I, too, play mostly on moderate. That's hard enough; I win about 3/5ths of the time, on that level. Since it's still a challenge, I haven't tried to move up yet. One day when I see my win ratio going up to 3/4ths or more, then perhaps I will "gr... [Read More]

Posted in: Defensive structures strategies

Chessack

01-09-2002, 3:09 PM
#13

This make sense based on most of my experience against the computer: it finds you once, and having done so and drawn a path to get to you, it keeps going at the same points, kind of like a "battle of the bulge." I had thought that was hardw... [Read More]

Posted in: Defensive structures strategies

Chessack

01-07-2002, 3:09 PM
#11

Originally posted by Grimjack Although in player vs. player matches I feel the best defense is a good offense. And against the computer, it seems like the best offense is a good defense (that is, sit there and fight him off until you're really rea... [Read More]

Posted in: Defensive structures strategies

Chessack

01-06-2002, 3:33 PM
#4

Originally posted by SirKai I am curious how people effectively use defensive structures such as turrets, walls, etc. Do you usually use light, medium, or heavy walls? When in the game do you first start placing your turrets, walls, etc.? For ins... [Read More]

Posted in: Determined to WIN!!!

Chessack

12-19-2001, 1:23 PM
#20

The gungans sound finished. Power cores, houses, and carbon centers are not going to save them. I'd send the main attack force to go after the wookiees, following, if possible, the path they are taking to approach you. Start from your own base, and w... [Read More]

Posted in: Determined to WIN!!!

Chessack

12-18-2001, 4:10 PM
#15

I think my AoK record one time was about 5 hours, but it was a very, very long game... Depending on your settings... any chance you could win by just building a monument? Might be easier (and quicker) if you are well defended. On the other hand, d... [Read More]

Posted in: Determined to WIN!!!

Chessack

12-18-2001, 2:51 PM
#13

Originally posted by redjedi (snip) The game is set to a maximum of 75 units, so I only have about 45 budgeted for attack. The rest help protect my fort and a few workers still gathering food and carbon. Odd that a game with such a low populatio... [Read More]

Posted in: Im Newb WOW help?

Chessack

12-16-2001, 3:26 PM
#2

Originally posted by Mysti Ive been playing RTS's for about 4 years. i began the first mission (trade federation). I retrieved the control box, destroyed the air base, then proceeded to destroy the control center to the north. before i could cross t... [Read More]

Posted in: Jedi, who uses them?

Chessack

12-18-2001, 12:17 PM
#11

Originally posted by duder too costly, and as i am a trade fed player they arent effective enough! This is why, though I do have my favorites (Rebels and Empire), I try to play all the civilizations. I vaguely rotate which I play, though I play my... [Read More]

Posted in: Jedi, who uses them?

Chessack

12-14-2001, 6:16 PM
#2

Originally posted by PsYch0_PimP Who uses jedis?:confused: I use Jedi and Sith a lot, mainly toward the end of the game, for several reasons. 1. They are *cool*. Sorry, I know this seems like a stupid reason, but they are just darn cool units, an... [Read More]

Posted in: Defense against AT-ATs

Chessack

12-17-2001, 8:25 PM
#9

Jedi/Sith Knights just eat mechs for breakfast. :D... [Read More]

Posted in: Rushing!!

Chessack

01-09-2002, 4:01 PM
#25

Ah right, well, that does kind of "load the dice" toward a quick-kill attempt, I suppose. ;) I tend to play 150 max pop, very large maps (I like to do a lot of exploring, and to have some time/space between me and my enemies), etc.... [Read More]

Posted in: Rushing!!

Chessack

01-09-2002, 3:12 PM
#23

This sounds like a neat strategy except... how do you know exactly where he is that early in the game? Doesn't it take a few minutes to find his base? And by then, couldn't he already be researching tech 2 and beat you to the punch?... [Read More]

Posted in: Spaceports

Chessack

01-09-2002, 1:01 PM
#15

Lest we forget, Spaceports are not only good for trading one resource for another (although that's primarily what I use them for). They are also a great source of Nova Crystal revenue for you, if you have at least one ally: trade hovercraft. I always... [Read More]

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