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[GetGood]

hi there just wanting to know how not die So fast on  ra2 as ave had few games just seem to get owned ez like np haha <log iprouknow

Edited by GetGood, 15 May 2013 - 07:34 PM.

[rumblesom]

play iraq to start, scout immediately with 2-4 dogs (try to keep them alive) make 1-2 miners from the warfactory then rhino tank spam, if against allies make 1 flak for 4-5 rockies but often its handy to keep 2 together incase one gets bombed by a plane. mix dogs in with your tanks in fights and keep the dogs (fodder) in front to absorb enemy fire. 

 

generally speaking u can sustain 2 warfact production on 5 miners on gold, and try to keep expanding. Obviously hitting zero cash is very bad as the game is based primarily on speed. 

(multiple warfacts, barracks = faster unit production)

useful hotkeys

 

d= deploy (plant mcv, empty flak trak/amphibious carrier)

s= stop moving

q= when a building is finished, hover mouse over map area to place and press q, ready structure will auto select and be ready to plant (q also scans the structures tab)

w=same as q for defensive tab (sentry guns ect)

t= select units of that type; tt = select all units of that type across the map

hold z = waypoint mode; instruct units to move along determined path/perform assigned actions in given sequence) release z to activate waypoints

 

theres more but thats a good start

in tank fights just get ur tanks in range and facing the enemy, if its large groups let them fire on their own and keep tight formations turrets facing forward. Smaller groups maybe target the lead enemy tank to get good position, and then depending on numbers either continue to select the next enemy tank or if say in excess of 13 tanks maintain position of fodder and turrets and allow tanks to fire on their own. There is a brief delay between giving a command and its execution, therefore too many clicks will reduce your fire and probably get u killed. 

 

Practice is important of course

Edited by rumblesom, 15 May 2013 - 08:16 PM.

[ImNewButOld]

Get good

[Drasten]

Yea I played you earlier today, you was very bad;(

 

rumblesom already told you most of the info you need but some other things is that you shoudnt get a patriot missile or flak cannon for example in your base early game without a valid reason.

 

Also you need to mine gems before gold (2x more worth) and keep expanding and keep making units in order to keep up with the enemy.

 

Last but not least, dont call people who are better then you for noobs, like you did the game i played vs you on snowvalley.

Edited by Drasten, 15 May 2013 - 09:09 PM.

[ZiGZaG]

Yea I played you earlier today, you was very bad;(

 

rumblesom already told you most of the info you need but some other things is that you shoudnt get a patriot missile or flak cannon for example in your base early game without a valid reason.

 

Also you need to mine gems before gold (2x more worth) and keep expanding and keep making units in order to keep up with the enemy.

 

Last but not least, dont call people who are better then you for noobs, like you did the game i played vs you on snowvalley.

 

Dont call inexperienced players very bad. Inexperience and ability are 2 different things.

Edited by ZiGZaG, 15 May 2013 - 09:48 PM.

[fir3w0rx]

I'd like to point out that this guy (GetGood) is a TS player, so if possible, maybe give him tips with TS comparisons.

For example:
-On RA2/YR, players start closer to each other than they do on TS because maps are a lot smaller, especially compared to maps like Terrace. Therefore, you'll have to react faster.
-Because of the first point^, matches usually don't last as long as they do on TS.
-Infantry aren't as strong. Except for brutes and initiates which are on YR, dogs own tier 1 infantry such as conscripts, GIs and tesla troopers. But in saying this, tier 1 infantry works really well along side tanks.

Edited by fir3w0rx, 15 May 2013 - 10:25 PM.

[rumblesom]

Read my post get good it's the fundamentals of ra2 sovs (strongest faction)

Edited by rumblesom, 15 May 2013 - 10:45 PM.

[Drasten]

Infantry does serve a function in ra2 too, but they are more as support/fodder then the actuall strike-force.

[Seke]

http://xwis.net/forums/index.php/topic/177567-sekes-guide-to-miner-control-and-refinery-placement/

 

read this so you understand miner control too