Well, I don't know specifically, but I think I know the general outlines of it:
Once the ship's vector is known, calculate which tiles are subject to unloading. Place one unit each on those tiles. On the next turn, even more defenders are required, as the enemy stack may move one direction or the other. So that adds close to 2x the number of tiles required to be blocked. On subsequent turns, Rinse & Repeat.
But here's the kicker: This is all assuming that there is only a single direction from which the attackers come. As we have seen with Saber's map, Babe is willing to split their stack when necessary. A clever invasion would send a strong force to one area, and then, a couple turns later (after we've committed to moving all our units to one side of the island) present us with another strong force somewhere else.
Personally, I think this scenario is unlikely. I have a feeling that BABE will be soured on this strategy of theirs, which is not to tough to counter. I would be surprised to see BABE's flotilla show up on our shores. I think they will get smarter.
Speaking of which, I don't think that we can trust BABE in diplomacy anymore. Publicly, they have made it quite clear that they are unhappy that they can't invade on their own terms, and consider Saber's tactic an exploit. It stands to reason that BABE will attempt their own 'exploit' in the future. An easy exploit would be to not negotiate in good faith, and not honor agreements. I'm not suggesting that BABE won't honor treaties - rather, I'm simply saying that I won't trust them in the future until they earn my trust.
I'll now stop writing so that General_W can argue some sense back into me
Once the ship's vector is known, calculate which tiles are subject to unloading. Place one unit each on those tiles. On the next turn, even more defenders are required, as the enemy stack may move one direction or the other. So that adds close to 2x the number of tiles required to be blocked. On subsequent turns, Rinse & Repeat.
But here's the kicker: This is all assuming that there is only a single direction from which the attackers come. As we have seen with Saber's map, Babe is willing to split their stack when necessary. A clever invasion would send a strong force to one area, and then, a couple turns later (after we've committed to moving all our units to one side of the island) present us with another strong force somewhere else.
Personally, I think this scenario is unlikely. I have a feeling that BABE will be soured on this strategy of theirs, which is not to tough to counter. I would be surprised to see BABE's flotilla show up on our shores. I think they will get smarter.
Speaking of which, I don't think that we can trust BABE in diplomacy anymore. Publicly, they have made it quite clear that they are unhappy that they can't invade on their own terms, and consider Saber's tactic an exploit. It stands to reason that BABE will attempt their own 'exploit' in the future. An easy exploit would be to not negotiate in good faith, and not honor agreements. I'm not suggesting that BABE won't honor treaties - rather, I'm simply saying that I won't trust them in the future until they earn my trust.
I'll now stop writing so that General_W can argue some sense back into me
