This topic is for discussion of map #4756: The Swarm Comes!
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Author: Paskaloth
Size: 200x200
Desc:
Big map and the swarm comes in force, save yourself!
Wow, I always know I've done well when I score higher than Miss Melissa. :)
One play-through, took about 3 hours.
Quote from: Karsten75 on September 02, 2017, 12:46:45 PM
Wow, I always know I've done well when I score higher than Miss Melissa. :)
But still some room to grow ;D
Nice score.... I just don't have what it takes to replay this for a better score. :)
Quote from: Karsten75 on September 03, 2017, 10:14:29 AM
Nice score.... I just don't have what it takes to replay this for a better score. :)
You can knock a few minutes off if you don't build so many weapons straight away, the early game is all about energy supply. You build a lovely neat collector grid though.
Quote from: willbir on September 03, 2017, 11:25:43 AM
Quote from: Karsten75 on September 03, 2017, 10:14:29 AM
Nice score.... I just don't have what it takes to replay this for a better score. :)
You can knock a few minutes off if you don't build so many weapons straight away, the early game is all about energy supply. You build a lovely neat collector grid though.
I know what it takes, I just wanted to build-out like that. And I don't want to replay this particular map. :)
I came in 5 seconds behind Willbir, happy with that, fun speed map.
Your grid layout is very satisfying but the relay network is incredibly slow that way, I always set out the relays in straight lines between all the key areas of the map including totems and ore deposits. I also spread out the CNs on this map to make it easier to harvest the energy deposits as early as possible. I agree with Willbir about energy focus early on but I did put a few mortors around the map to keep the creep down. Attacking on 8 or even 12 fronts helps plus bertha support never hurts!