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I just purchased the Pre-beta.  I have only tried the game a couple times, however I just don't get it so far.  Please help me to understand.

I have tried playing what I think is the easiest version.  I set AI to beginner, etc.  By the time I have built a few metal extractors and started building a military force the opponent has already taken over pretty much the entire board.  How can they build so fast that they have an entire force built and control the entire board in under 10 minutes?

Is this a bug, or is the game made this way?  If this is normal then I would believe I would want a refund right here and now because I would see no future in the game what so ever.

If it is me, and I am doing something completely wrong then I will accept that and learn.  I tried to located some type of instructions on game play but have not been able to find any.

I have to only assume that I am doing something wrong.  Please tell me how to actually have a chance of enjoying this game.

 

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Reply #1 from AshesoftheSingularity Forums Top

Ok, thanks for the input.  I guess I am not familiar with their system. Most RTS I have ever played there is a time frame where you start building up your resources, war machine, etc.  I guess i was quit shocked at how fast the Computer AI had taken over the entire board when i had barely started building.

Reply #2 from AshesoftheSingularity Forums Top

I didn't think the AI on beginner was that fast, but I'll take your word for it. To get a feel for pacing, I recommend you try the following:

1. Tell your seed to start building one engineer.

2. Tell your first engineer to build your base's metal extractors. Use shift to queue orders for it.

3. When the engineer you built comes out, have it make a factory.

4. When the factory is done, have it build say 8 scout groups.

5. Every pair of scout groups (6 units), send that group to a different adjacent region. After all 8 groups are out, that gives you 4 groups to expand Until all regions are taken.

That's it, basically. While expanding you need to also build your economy and also start building forces for fighting your enemy. But at least the steps above will help you not lose quickly on victory points.

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