| Strategy for crowded enemy groups[message #360691]
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Sat, 25 July 2020 23:20 
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Registered:September 2018 |
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hi i can not fight against 30 troops in one sector if there is no building around. open fields are deadly for me because of enemies' "send someone (bait) for suicide mission then kill them all" tactic.
let me explain. there are 30 enemies and i am at far upper left corner of the map. took position with sniper and 2 other mid-range troops i have. they send 1 guy close to me while they are waiting 40 tiles away, that guy sent before (only one guy) spots me and suddenly all of those 30 troop strong enemies start to shooting at me like the guy they sent has an 4k 60FPS ACTION CAMERA over his head and broadcasting my position to all other his buddies. i am getting defeated every time because one of their auto fires kill my mercs most likely. they are shooting tens of bullets towards me from 30 and more tiles away and kill me instantly lol.
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| Re: Strategy for crowded enemy groups[message #360698 is a reply to message #360691]
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Sun, 26 July 2020 01:57 
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| legs |
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Strategy is simple - you don't fight 3 vs 30 on open ground. Otherwise, suppress enemy general direction with LMG, drop smoke, get to the cover, etc etc. Dont have fancy stuff? Don't pick up fights you cant win.
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| Re: Strategy for crowded enemy groups[message #360724 is a reply to message #360700]
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Mon, 27 July 2020 17:56
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| CarsonBlackman |
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Registered:August 2019
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Like Legs said, you are picking fights you can't win. 30 to 3 in daylight is a fight you shouldn't even try, you just won't be able to kill them fast enough and eventually they will swarm you. Find another way to get where you want to go, bring more mercs, or wait for night. If you have better NVG, and good camo, night can be the best cover.
You don't have to wait for (or pay for) a shipment from BR, a merc with the right skill set (Demolitions + explosives) can dig up and relocate the mines around facilities you capture. The merc will improve their stats while doing it too.
Another trick in defending; place the mines in straight lines, then detect and flag them. This creates a barrier that the enemy will see and have to go around. You can channel them into areas covered by well emplaced mercs. You do have to guard these barriers somehow, I have had enemy solders disable mines if left unguarded long enough. You also have to be careful with grenades, they can set off the mines and ruin your whole plan. Or setting off the mines at the right time could be part of the plan.
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| Re: Strategy for crowded enemy groups[message #360762 is a reply to message #360728]
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Fri, 31 July 2020 02:58
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Registered:May 2017
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The militia (and the enemy ai) tend to shoot each other. It's just a hazard of operating with the idiots. Try to keep your mercs away from the militia (better yet, don't defend with militia but prepare killing grounds and fields of fire and defend with 6-10 mercs. Once the big attack is defeated, you can train mercs safely.
One of my tactical approaches for the Central Sam Site is to attack at night from the north, cut a hole in the fence and sneak into the base. Then your team can ambush the patrolling guards and draw the rest into your rifle sights.
Once the site is taken, dig up the mines laid around the southern and western wire, lay these in a pattern around the hole in the fence (but at least 2 sq. away from the fence - the blast will blow new holes in it) or if you want to be a sneaky bastard, put mines BEHIND any cover the enemy might use...(teehee).
Then when the enemy attack, draw them into the northern killing zone while leaving 2-4 mercs to guard the main gateway from behind rocks. Be patient and take your shots. The roof can work as a sniping position but this depends on the enemy's approach.
Word: Try "Burst" - you fire a burst at the enemy.
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