How do I Beat Back Rush Tactics?

[thejeff]

Arco is something of an odd case, though.

Elephants are a rush strategy and can probably counter most bless rushes on their own.

More vulnerable than an elephant rush backed up by a PoD? Sure. More vulnerable than, for example, MA Ulm with a PoD? Probably not.



It's actually one of the things I like about LA Arco. An early rush strategy that's actually helped by good scales for the late game.

[Baalz]

Yes, you can also pull off similar things (to a somewhat lesser degree) with a couple other nations. Pangea is another one I'll sometimes play with extreme scales (though I generally prefer to use my pretender for some magic diversity there) and there are some others I'd consider it for. Like I said, its all about having he right units to back up your strategy, just like trying to lay down an uber bless.