Still to easy to turtle

[laYahooz]

(11-26-2012 07:43 AM)Emuchu Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 05:46 AM)laYahooz Wrote:  I had trouble daily against BS turtling after update because the BS is the only unit that could literally gain wits. However, I find the best way to counter a BS with the new mechanics is to beat the crap out of it right away! BS cannot handle a swarm and you will have a wit advantage from killing units.

Remember: Running for you life is a valid, and often necessary strategy against Bombshells. It's foolish to leave your units there to die (and give your opponent free Wits), either back up your front line and plan for the coming Bombshell advance, attack in another direction to force the Bombshell to move, or grit your teeth and pound their front line with yours. At the very least, you want to do something unconventional to force the Scallies player to do something besides the same slow rush that they're used to.

Great point. Retreating is a viable tactic but like you said, your kind of screwed once your opponent gets about 3 bombshells so you definately want to take it out or fond some way to kill he base.
Ive had some success just sending 3-4 soldiers in right at the wall around the BS as it gains me some wits. This is early game bombshell spawn I'm talking about to btw.

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(11-26-2012 06:13 AM)game_taker Wrote:  

(11-26-2012 05:46 AM)laYahooz Wrote:  I had trouble daily against BS turtling after update because the BS is the only unit that could literally gain wits. However, I find the best way to counter a BS with the new mechanics is to beat the crap out of it right away! BS cannot handle a swarm and you will have a wit advantage from killing units.

I agree best way to take him out is at the start, however it's a bit difficult on single spawn maps as you do not have enough units to take him out.

On a single spawn map you should have a special of your own by the time the BS shells. You also should know where the common BS spots are, therefore it's not too bad always but yeah... Single spawn maps can be a bitch
And when you do take it out your opponent usually will have a slight advantage. I would rather give my opponent a little big of a unit advantage rather than a snail in a OP position (referring to that spot on glitch).

Back on topic: I don't think it's easier to turtle because both players get their specials at the same time and Scallywag turtlers are REALLY predictable.