Questions regarding my strategies

[Saulot]

superdestructo said:
Basically, it was more of a war of logistics and supply than of countering my opponents moves.

All war is a war of logistics and supplies

From what you've listed, you're utilizing soviet style human-wave tactics. From what I can tell, most of the top players utilize german style mobility tactics, with air and astral.

Nothing is wrong with either. However, the distinguishing factor between success and failure, will most likely be how you adapt to strategies your opponents employ. If you use your strategy as a club, one size fits all, then you will likely lose. If you can learn about your opponents, and include counter-strategies to defeat whatever they've chosen to employ, you will likely win.

You should also have several early, mid, and late game strategies prepared before you even start the game. Too often a novice player has never gotten to the end of a game, and has no clue what they want to do.

Furthermore, a strategy isn't sufficient, you must practice battle tactics. Melee, ranged, and chaff isn't enough. You must learn where to place, how to script, how much is force or firepower is enough, etc. This tends to be much harder and have a longer learning curve than picking up strategies simply by reading the strategy guides. So... practice.

Also, keep in mind luck is a factor. A significant one. From starting positions, to your neighbors, to magic sites you find, to random magic picks, etc. all of these will impact your game.

Lastly, my advice is, don't stress it too much, the game is about having fun, not beating everyone over the head with cold yet brilliant strategy and tactics.
So don't skimp on diplomacy, throwing around witty banter, or pithy turns of phrase. Also don't be a sore winner or loser, and you'll likely have players who want to beat you / or be beaten by you, again.