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==Using Unit AI== | ==Using Unit AI== | ||
− | The easiest way to to use | + | The easiest way to to use the attack command. This utilizes the unit AI and is probably most effective when used with raiders and skirmishers. |
===Skirmishers=== | ===Skirmishers=== | ||
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===Raiders=== | ===Raiders=== | ||
− | Raiders on fight command will try to stay at maximum range to their target, and engage in dodging behavior by swerving side to side, helping them dodge many slower projectiles | + | |
+ | Raiders on fight command will try to stay at maximum range to their target, and engage in dodging behavior by swerving side to side, helping them dodge many slower projectiles. | ||
===Assaults=== | ===Assaults=== | ||
− | + | Unit ai is not very effective for assaults. It is generally better to just line move them into the enemy, so they can soak up the maximum ammount of damage and screen for your lowe hp units like skirmishers or raiders. | |
===Artillery=== | ===Artillery=== | ||
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There are a few quirks about using artillery however. | There are a few quirks about using artillery however. | ||
* UNIT AI requires vision of its target. If you don't have vision or radar of a defensive tower, the artillery could walk into its range and die. | * UNIT AI requires vision of its target. If you don't have vision or radar of a defensive tower, the artillery could walk into its range and die. | ||
− | * Radar does not reveal precise location of things, and artillery will miss slightly if you don't get vision of the target at least once | + | * Radar does not reveal precise location of things, and artillery will miss slightly if you don't get vision of the target at least once. |
− | * Unit Ai | + | * Unit Ai will shoot at units and not prioritize buildings. What is closest will get shot at first. |
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==Micromanagement== | ==Micromanagement== | ||
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===Retreat micro=== | ===Retreat micro=== | ||
A very common tactic utilized by players, especially in raider micro, is "retreat micro". This type of micro utilizes the feature that units running away tend to hit more than those chasing that unit. | A very common tactic utilized by players, especially in raider micro, is "retreat micro". This type of micro utilizes the feature that units running away tend to hit more than those chasing that unit. | ||
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For example, in a scenario in which a glaive is chasing a glaive, the glaive that is running away and being followed will almost always kill the glaive that is following it. This effect is so extreme that you might be able to kill 3-4 glaives with just 1. | For example, in a scenario in which a glaive is chasing a glaive, the glaive that is running away and being followed will almost always kill the glaive that is following it. This effect is so extreme that you might be able to kill 3-4 glaives with just 1. | ||
This is a defensive tactic, as ovbiously you are retreating, but it allows you disengage when you think a fight will not go favorably. | This is a defensive tactic, as ovbiously you are retreating, but it allows you disengage when you think a fight will not go favorably. | ||
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