AUSG101 - Domination team DAR 1

[Rhothaerill]

Originally posted by Master Zen


Hardest thing IMO is that some games have more hidden potential that they appear. I think the best thing is to actually download the saves and test them yourself and choose the one that just "feels right".

My suggestion therefore is when you write your DARs to include not only what you did but what you plan on doing. That way people will understand the logic of your decisions much better.

An excellent way of writing a DAR. I tried to do that in AU209 until an untimely Sipahi rush ruined my plans (and my game).

[charlie_six]

I agree MZ, for the opportunists, I tried reading em and getting a picture, but I always had naggings, and downloaded and looked at each one

[vmxa1]

Yes I downloaded them all as you probably know. It was the only way I felt I could be fair, but it was still hard as I lacked their vision and perspective and probably their skills. By that I do not mean one is better or worse, but just different. They may in fact be better, but are at least different.
Take yours, you explained your plan and I think will be great and I have no doubt you can execute it. My problem is I have no useful experience with the concept to make a valid evaluation of it. Other than I have read many of your games and I know you know what you are doing. So in the end I had to pick one, can we just draw straws?

[alexman]

OK, I finally figured out that I'm supposed to vote here!

Arsenal and charlie_six mined some plains/cattle and lost out on growth. Sure, domination is the goal, but you still need a good population base to pump out those units. Beta has not yet built his Granary, and that hurts him for the same reasons. Still all these guys did quite well, despite their slow growth.

Kon's game is strong. He has expanded well, although he could use some more workers. Investing shields towards the Colossus in a domination game is not a good move, IMHO. Fortunately, it's early and that can be corrected.

Similarly, Taian got off to a great start, although he still has no barracks. Also, his city spacing is a bit too loose for my taste, and Medina is out of the 4-ring.

Theseus' game is very good. His aggressive plans are already showing, as usual. The Temples will help avoid flips, but they are not as urgent at Monarch, IMHO. Also, building a Temple in the capital makes a palace jump less efficient. His city placement is not strict RCP, so he's not taking full advantage of the corruption reduction. Another thing that bothers me about Theseus' game is that he already has Horseback Riding, which will slow his mounted buildup.

I like MZ's tight city ring spacing, and he's in a good position for a mini archer rush. He does not have Horseback riding yet, so a massive chariot upgrade (to either horsemen or Ansars) is still possible. In his place, I would be slowing down the tech rate, researching Polytheism at min science instead of Writing, saving money for an upgrade. I would also have liked to see more than one worker.

This is a close call, but I vote for Master Zen, just because if I were to continue playing from his save, I would be able follow a more flexible strategy. Archer rush, chariot upgrade, palace jump, RCP-2, are all very good options and they are still alive.

[ZargonX]

I'm going to have to put my vote in for MZ. I think the tight spacing will really pay off in the near future, and will serve as a good base for future *ahem* expansion.

[Theseus]

Temples for happiness; palace jump not intended, HBR sooner IS better...

Can I remind you all that the theme here is domination?

I am more than happy with MZ's game too, but I am ready to KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES!!

[Rhothaerill]

The voting for the first turn block is finished and Master Zen is the choice. Congratulations Master Zen. The second turn block will be posted in a new DAR thread. Everyone will have 4 days to complete the second turn block. That means the DARs will need to be posted by 23:59 EST Monday the 22nd.

[Master Zen]

Wow, a true honor to have my save chosen, trust me you won't be dissapointed with those camps! (maybe I can get some converts to the camp strategy in the process...)

[Theseus]

Cool, let's rock!! Good job, MZ!

[vmxa1]

Good job by all of you and especially Rhothaerill. I did want to see the camps in action. But I also wanted to see the horses in action.

[Theseus]

You will.

[charlie_six]

Hail Master Zen!

May your Wisdom cut a swath to Victory!

[Master Zen]

Originally posted by vmxa1
Good job by all of you and especially Rhothaerill. I did want to see the camps in action. But I also wanted to see the horses in action.

oh you'll see both... muahahahahaha....

[Tarquinius]

Congrats Master Zen, I knew this was going to be a close call! Now Domination Team, wipe out America and Japan by archers (or what else is available )