When to attack

Zoompet · #1 October 10th, 2002, 10:49 PM

Given the best set of circumstances, when is the best time to attack, and what are the most important factors to consider?

Arkcon · #2 October 10th, 2002, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by Zoompet:
Given the best set of circumstances, when is the best time to attack, and what are the most important factors to consider?

Hmm. Interesting question. So many variables. OK, I play this way -- after the AI opponent has declared war.

'Course, I've been preparing for this eventuality and intend to carry it to the bitter end - their destruction and my occupation of their territory.

Helps to know what targets to hit. You can probe their defenses with a sacrifice ship. You can learn what weapons they field by observing what happens to satellites of yours they encounter.

[ October 11, 2002, 19:36: Message edited by: Arkcon ]

Puke · #3 October 11th, 2002, 12:20 AM

Sun Tzu and The Prince both have direct applications in SE4. I tend to favor the latter over the former.

Fyron · #4 October 11th, 2002, 12:47 AM

The Prince?

Captain Kwok · #5 October 11th, 2002, 12:58 AM

Fyron - both are references to older battle tactics and foreign relations stuff.

Zoompet · #6 October 11th, 2002, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by Puke:
Sun Tzu and The Prince both have direct applications in SE4. I tend to favor the latter over the former.

Which one said "don't attack until you can sweep 100 points of mines."