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Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-19T11:13:09+02:00

MOBA com.

Statistics: Posted by moonbearonmeth — 19 Oct 2018, 11:13

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-19T10:36:01+02:00

I had special build orders for all 1 vs 1 ladder maps and setons cluch in the past. I was watching replays from the top 10 players and copied good ideas with my own experience. This was possible as the map pool had only 12 maps. As we have 30 maps now, I don't have the time for it. This said, I'm playing different if I see that my opponent is e. g. aeon. I know that someone who can micro Auroras will win if I don't do something. So when I'm facing aeon, I'm going for a t2 land rush normally. If my opponent has cybran then I'm sending an early scout to see if he is rushing a jester.

Also I'm playing differently if my opponent is a top 10 player. I know e.g. that I can't win against ZLO on a water map. His macro is just better as mine. So I'm trying a sneaky strategy some time, like going for a snipe or a t2 ACU base drop. I wouldn't do this against a top 100 player as my chances of winning are higher.

My best maps as everyone knows are 5x5 maps. I'm very good in spamming t1 units and pushing early. So I don't go for eco on this kind of maps but I know that my opponents know this. So they will also play differently. ^^

These are only some examples, I could find a lot more. I would be very interessted to hear what the other players are thinking when they see me as opponent. Like: "Oh no this stupid t1 spammer on a 5x5 km map. Why me? God hates me!"

Statistics: Posted by Voodoo — 19 Oct 2018, 10:36

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T20:36:00+02:00

i remember i tried some strategy on white fire for example.
Sending pretty fast com to opponent shore, meanwhile getting the 2 hydro fast, and upgrading in water with the assist of 2-3 (T2 or torpedo on cybran com, or T2/gun on sera com). Then cybran acu can stay underwater (can't be attacked by frigate) while walking, and fire torpedo; meanwhile sera can fire while walking there, and OC destro/frigs). You can also build T2 pd on the island to kill navy prod. But you need to hide the strat.

As for loki, i liked to get T2 upgrade on com and T2 air pretty fast, and to drop my com on the different expansion to gain them, and set up minimal defense.
In general i like to rush T2 land on loki, and use wagner. I know that zlo like to rush jester and lot of air in support on loki (2nd air...).

Statistics: Posted by keyser — 18 Oct 2018, 20:36

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T19:05:13+02:00

Use some memes to either get crushed or get an epic advantage. Then continue to crush intil i win or suicide

Statistics: Posted by Farmsletje — 18 Oct 2018, 19:05

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T18:54:56+02:00

I tend to avoid the enemy ACU more than other players most of the time. Fighting for land control and getting the upper hand in land battles. Lots of maneuvering, getting tanks in the right position while catching an enemy group off guard at some point. If it works, you get a bit more land control by every minute and at some point you'll overwhelm your opponent at every point in the front line.

Going for the ACU with a group that's even a bit too small means you get to start all over again. It also means that I have probably let a lot of certain kills go.

I'm enjoying doing this a lot of Cobalt Valley, and I had on Escargoth's Ruins for the first time ever, thanks to this plan.

Statistics: Posted by Plasma_Wolf — 18 Oct 2018, 18:54

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T17:51:15+02:00

My vya 3 strategy: get my expansions, eco up a bit while mostly ignoring the sides, get a t2 pgen as fast as reasonably possible, try and grab all the mexes and stuff in mid (which are usually ignored for some reason)

Roanoke strategy: not very original here, just spam frigates into random spots on the map, don't really go for destroyers until much later because mass frigates and t2 air can just crush t2 navy unless you get enough destroyers up in one spot.

Ambush pass: pretty hard to win both expansions so I just try to win one and deny one for my opponent as long as possible. ACU and 70% of tanks can generally secure one while a couple arty, tanks, and maybe even a bomber can slow down the opponent on the other. It's alright if I lose a couple units to the acu, as long as I keep it from building the expansion quickly and then walking up to my base.

not really anything worth stealing tbh, I'm still learning and practicing. Platinumizer I'm slowly working my way up the ladder, hope to see you soon in another 1v1.

Statistics: Posted by Evan_ — 18 Oct 2018, 17:51

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T14:33:39+02:00

7 players in a 1v1 game?
as much as i appreciate your and Morax's cynicism i dunno if that is what i wanted to achieve with this thread xD

Statistics: Posted by Platinumizer — 18 Oct 2018, 14:33

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T14:29:38+02:00

Just making sure all 7 players in game get disgusted with my "1.9k" performance.

Statistics: Posted by Endranii — 18 Oct 2018, 14:29

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T14:14:14+02:00

Kill the ACU

Statistics: Posted by Morax — 18 Oct 2018, 14:14

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T14:07:47+02:00

Maybe i could start with one of mine:
on e.g. Badlands i like to go for a T2 Land guncom all in push, that works as follows:
-you expand normally
-build up t1 Land and transition kinda fast into t2
-go for 4-8 t2 mex, iwch depends a bit on how much pressur the opponent puts on
-build enough power for reasonable fast gun
-and should have a decently sized army by the time it finishes
-excess power now for t2 Air
-scout for enemy ACU
-push your ACU to the enemy one, either mid or one side
-still build units, as they can catch up with the ACU, and once they can't stop building them
-and put all ressources into gunships to finish th job

Advantages:
-punishes to much eco and if unscouted is almost impossible to defend
Drawbacks:
-puts you at an eco disadvantage
-can't be used to often on same opponent
-if scouted can be defended
-ACU is a bit vulnerable, but if you include some flak in your army composition that should be alright

Take all this with a grain of salt
constructive criticism is ecouraged

Statistics: Posted by Platinumizer — 18 Oct 2018, 14:07

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T13:52:19+02:00

Don't Worry if you don't want to, you don't need to. It shouldn't be too general anyway, only like small bits, like if you do T2 Com drop on Wihtefire, what is important, and when would you do it
P.S.
It could be a Thread where lower ranked player see how deep the game actually is and maybe give them some creative prods

Statistics: Posted by Platinumizer — 18 Oct 2018, 13:52

Re: Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T13:49:02+02:00

i am not sure if i really want to share atm, but i should say that people probably have faction specific strategies and strategies against specific factions.

Statistics: Posted by ZLO_RD — 18 Oct 2018, 13:49

Tell me your view on 1v1 Strategy in SCFA

2018-10-18T13:11:28+02:00

What is your take on strategy in this awesome strategy game .
Do you play reactive? or proactive?
Tell me!
Do you have map specific stragies?
Tell me!
and give examples.
Do you have opponent specific strategies?
Tell me!
It is valuable Information.
I will not let it go to waste, if you know what i mean

Cheers!

Statistics: Posted by Platinumizer — 18 Oct 2018, 13:11