Yep, sacrificing scouts is always half the game. First of all, it gives you map vision, so you know what your opponent is up to. Second, they can easily get some quick kills early in the game by taking out your opponents sniper and medic, since they're so mobile. You don't want a single turn to go by where you don't know what your opponent it up to. Late in the game, you can try to take one of your opponent's bonus spots by landing a runner on it. That way, you can prevent them from getting an extra action point on the next turn even if you're runner gets taken out if they don't have two units in range of the bonus spot. Also, it's easy to sneak runners around since they have such high line of sight. Skirt around your opponent's heavy units and chip at away at their base when you can. That way, they'll be forced to move heavy units back or spend a few points making a runner, moving it, and attacking with it. I normally don't use my medic on runners, but that could be useful if you know that your opponent doesn't have any heavy units near their base. That way, they'll need two turns to take out your runner with their own runner. You can hit the base an extra time. If you're going to use snipers, or don't want the one you start out with to go to waste, make sure you use the medic on it, so it doesn't get taken out by your opponent's runner during the second or third turn of the game. Lastly, makes walls with your units to block your opponent's line of vision. It'll prevent your opponent from getting runners near your base.
In fact, that was my first response. He replied, "Ok, sorry." I played my turn. Then the next time it took more than a few minuted for me to play, he responded (and I'm quoting exactly), "Actually, I'm not sorry. Move now."
@OneManLeft I just read your lame explanation of how good can it be for you when opponent taking 6-7 days for move. I mean really?! I don't give a #### for my opponent's rating and about how he'll lose more points for his rating then if he lose regular way. All I want is option for give up on game if I'm not on move (at least for non rated games); replay button; and mode with quick play with 1-2 min between turns! please start thinking of how to make this game better for us who are loving your game instead of making lame excuses for your faults. no hard feelings.. It's obvious you have hard worked for this game.. but this explanation in news section in game is just.... ridiculous
I don't think it's a good for you explanation as much as it is a bad for them. It's more telling people why they shouldn't do it if they actually care about their rank, which is why most people would do that during a league game. Secondly, if you're going to try to bring constructive criticism to the developers, maybe not making it in such a harsh tone. It's not their fault people abuse the system, they tried to make something fair since it is an async title on your phone that not everyone is trying to play the game all day long. I know it sucks, I had 4 out of 5 of my placement games played, 3-1, and my 5th one was waiting for a dudes turn who is now on day 3 without a move. Then the reset happened and I had to replay all my placement games, got a game going with a guy who we went back and forth until my last turn in which I'll win, now the guy won't touch the game and that's a win that probably won't get counted for my placement. It sucks, I know but you can't blame the developers for people abusing the system. Granted i think it can get fixed if they lowered automatic forfeit to 3-4 days for league games, but even then you'll probably have people wait till the last minute to make their turn just to piss you off.
outwitters://viewgame?id=ag5vdXR3aXR0ZXJzZ2FtZXIQCxIIR2FtZVJvb20YldYoDA My fastest rated win jet.. 5 turns, 9 overall. What he was thinking.. Hehe
This made me laugh, but I agree with your method. They want to be annoyed them bring on the rath of 6days and 23 hours. I wonder how many things they'll call you in that time. Lol
It's weird, I just can't find a happy medium where I can get into this game. On one hand I have 12-15 games right now that the other person just isn't moving on after two days now, on the other hand you got the jackasses screaming at you to "MOVE!" if you don't treat it like an RTS. Being able to boot an opponent who doesn't move after 24 hours would be nice. (Doesn't have to be automatic, make it a choice.) Being able to quit when it's not your turn would be nice. Even if it means a loss. Maybe a little more out there but.. Maybe make it part of the premium package that I paid for, or a 99 cent option thing, to be only matched with other "premium" members. As in, if you pay, you don't have to get matched with the people playing for free, who are most likely the ones to start games and abandon them. Until then.. I don't know. It seems like a good game, but it almost makes me want to go back to Uniwar, which was a flawed game in other ways but at least it was possible to finish a game, or clear out the list if necessary.
OK, I got your point and maybe my post seems to be a bit harsh when I read it again but... maybe you didn't get my point. Don't take me wrong, I'm not here to argue with you or anyone, I just want they start to work on improving game instead of explaining how that problem is actually a great/bad thing for me or them or anyone. If I don't like the game I bought, I don't even bother to come here complaining about it. But.. I DO LIKE this game. Let me rewrite their first 3 sentences: "We've been seeing some talk about players intentionally not taking their turns when they're about to lose. Games do time out after seven days, so your wins are coming. And while we can't keep people from stagnating your games, we thought we'd share why it's bad for their rank anyway." So if you read it carefully, they are pointing on "them".. at least it seems so. but nvm. My point is - its easier to say "I wont wash my car because it will rain again anyway, then wash it and park it in garage". Furthermore.. you said it can get fixed if they lowered automatic forfeit to 3-4 days for league games. I say why not 2-3. But even 4 days makes a difference. anyway.. this is a great game and I love it as much as Tilt to Live (which is one of few games that are on my iphone from day one and never meant to be deleted), but if something is great it doesn't mean it can't be even better. @OneManLeft sorry if my posts seems to be in harsh tone and sorry for spaming this thread with long post.. I'm out. P.S. When are updates coming?!
Great game TehNinja. The closest one I've played so far. outwitters://viewgame?id=ag5vdXR3aXR0ZXJzZ2FtZXIQCxIIR2FtZVJvb20Y1dcnDA
I can guarantee it was NOT someone from TouchArcade. Sorry that happened, and this "revenge" you're going to do is brilliant. Like people have said, can we please forfeit when it's not our turn. (taking the loss)
I like the idea someone had that you only get to play in leagues if you are a premium member. Also it would be nice to have the option to turn off chat completely.
Woah, I completely skipped over this. It was a good game, thanks Maybe because he doesn't want his ass handed to him? Haha EDIT: I meant you beat everyone you play (including me).
Actually, I've been beaten by two people, and twice by one of them. Might lose to Gabrien in a few turns as well..hate playing on the first map. It's way too small (easy to defend) -__-. Check out Pocket Heroes on the front page guys. Man, does it look good. Finally coming out this week. An async cooperative RPG..don't think we've had one of those before.
Finished my 5 placement matches again and won 5/5 again... Got placed in masters again and then lost a game I had going, and instantly demoted lol. So now to work back to masters. Tldr: don't lose any or a demotion for you!
Finally managed to get this! Being without Internet makes everything harder, lol. Really want to get some games with people here, so hit me up -Khamous-
I'm not all that excited about Pocket Heroes TBH, it just doesn't appeal to me. OT: what's everyone's favorite faction?
