shyuhe
Deity
I'm thinking of what version I want to run with for this gauntlet. I'm guessing BTS with the gimped AI bonuses may be the easiest version.
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Just one word: Nuclear!
PS: Watch out for nuke because the AI will definitely use their WMD.
PS: Watch out for nuke because the AI will definitely use their WMD.
The-Hawk
Old Original Geezer
I wasn't going to try this gauntlet (I've been a little busy), but I just noticed that it is modern start. Might as well get one of my missing Rock of Ages games. Of course, given the caliber of talent the gauntlet is attracting, I'll probably end up with a Qscore of about 6... 
Moonsinger did you win your OCC game? I got 1tank/turn, but I'm finding I can't build enough units to push outwards fast enough or in more than one directions. Somebody keeps resettling every time I clear a city. Maybe my tactics are wrong.
I didn't finish it. At 1875 AD, there were two AI civs remaining. 1 of them had 4 cities and the other one had 5 cities. I had over 30 elite panzers ready to crush them...war declared and they launched the nukes.
Technically, I could still win because my all my panzers weren't any where near ground zero, but I decided to start over. Next time, whoever has uranium will be the first to go.
I wasn't going to try this gauntlet (I've been a little busy), but I just noticed that it is modern start. Might as well get one of my missing Rock of Ages games. Of course, given the caliber of talent the gauntlet is attracting, I'll probably end up with a Qscore of about 6...
same for me, but if you get 6, I'll get 2
I didn't finish it. At 1875 AD, there were two AI civs remaining. 1 of them had 4 cities and the other one had 5 cities. I had over 30 elite panzers ready to crush them...war declared and they launched the nukes.
Is large scale nuclear warfare an option, for this one?
I was thinking of playing japan or england (churchill) for massive drafting, but I realize panzers are certainly worth more.
(+ I didn't play germany in vanilla/warlords, so this one would count towards my LoN for vanilla+warlords)
Around 1850 something, it seems that each AI has an initial stockpile of about 2 to 3 nukes.
wow, better kill them on the first turn then
.Anyone tried a nuke+commando unit combo?
Seems hard to get a commando unit when you start in the modern age, though.
Just thinking aloud.
wow, better kill them on the first turn then
Anyone tried a nuke+commando unit combo?
Seems hard to get a commando unit when you start in the modern age, though.
Just thinking aloud.
Commando shouldn't be that hard for a couple units with WP+vassal+theo+barracks+pent. The problem is you have to tech to the ICBM. It's doable, but my guess is probably not that much better than conventional warfare unless the last AI has a ton of units in their cities. That's an unproven guess, of course.
My problem was tactics. Armies weren't big enough and no drill units hence heavier losses and lots of healing.
For players looking for tactical tips on this one there's an excellent article on tank warfare in the War Academy. Just ignore the bit about the bombers and bring more collateral damage tanks instead.
Gosha190
King
wow! Lexad and Moonsinger are playing this gantlet. Interestingly... seems it's a good chance to beat them both at once. 
"To those of you that don't usually play as deity, have no fear! " - thanx! I'll try to play deity level.
"To those of you that don't usually play as deity, have no fear! " - thanx! I'll try to play deity level.
Do not hope I'll play 20 times to squeeze out a turn or two, though 
In reality, at the top level the finish date is mostly affected by combat outcomes - therefore жопочасы бьют класс, as we say, or "ass-hours beat class".
In reality, at the top level the finish date is mostly affected by combat outcomes - therefore жопочасы бьют класс, as we say, or "ass-hours beat class".shyuhe
Deity
That's a great expression Lexad. Russian expressions are always more colorful than English ones. Given the number of turns available, this gauntlet may indeed by partly luck driven (# of AI cities on hills etc.).
Gosha190
King
Do not hope I'll play 20 times to squeeze out a turn or two, though
as you use ass-hours hom class will be beaten? Moonsinger's? or?
PS I gues you will share your achievements with begginers to avoide single person final table.
Had my first run with Asoka. What can I say - little tanks, no nukes, but 2 Appollos. Bear this in mind.
One more thing - the final AI are in Refuse to Talk mode too long, either declare earlier or plan kill them off from the start.
One more thing - the final AI are in Refuse to Talk mode too long, either declare earlier or plan kill them off from the start.
The-Hawk
Old Original Geezer
I'm setting aside my first try. 1900 AD, one AI at full strength, 2 on the ropes. However, I just lost a pile of panzers to a nuke and at least one opponent has Modern Armor. I might be able to win by building a massive army, but I think I'll start again. I made too many dumb moves early.
One other thing I've found difficult is spies. I've been losing improvements every turn. Not sure how to defend this.
RE: Vassals. I always play with them off. How do they work for conquest victory? If someone is alive, but a vassal, does that still count as conquest? Or do you need to go back and kill the vassals off?
One other thing I've found difficult is spies. I've been losing improvements every turn. Not sure how to defend this.
RE: Vassals. I always play with them off. How do they work for conquest victory? If someone is alive, but a vassal, does that still count as conquest? Or do you need to go back and kill the vassals off?
Even with a vassal it is still considered a conquest victory.
Well 2nd attempt ends in 1908. Isabella down early 1800's but by 1850 Asoka has Mech Inf and Vicky has a ton of tanks 
I'm Ghandi so my army is easy pickings for her. That's it for OCC. Moonsinger you have my respect for knocking off 4 AI's with that setting. I could only get 1 both tries and not before 1800.
And I'm switching to cold and high seas to slow their teching.
I'm Ghandi so my army is easy pickings for her. That's it for OCC. Moonsinger you have my respect for knocking off 4 AI's with that setting. I could only get 1 both tries and not before 1800.And I'm switching to cold and high seas to slow their teching.
FiveAces, their teching is mostly made by starting 3-4 cities, high seas would not stop AI (or even make it turtle and build troops once it has no place to settle) but hamper your logistics.
The-Hawk, I'd recommend not to play BtS - AI is better, spies and antitank are a pain. If you have Warlords - go for it.
Recommendation for all - trade maps, find who has oil and cut it off ASAP - no tanks.
The-Hawk, I'd recommend not to play BtS - AI is better, spies and antitank are a pain. If you have Warlords - go for it.
Recommendation for all - trade maps, find who has oil and cut it off ASAP - no tanks.
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