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This page gives an introduction for new players on the basic strategies that give you better chances at winning games. | This page gives an introduction for new players on the basic strategies that give you better chances at winning games. | ||
| − | + | =Getting started= | |
| − | It's a good idea to play the first three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing | + | It's a good idea to play the first twenty-three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing WarLight. |
| − | = | + | =Free-for-all games= |
In games with lots of players, it's generally a good idea to try to avoid getting into a lot of battles with other players. If two players are fighting each other, and a third is growing unencumbered, the third player tends to win more often since the first two are depleting their armies against each other. | In games with lots of players, it's generally a good idea to try to avoid getting into a lot of battles with other players. If two players are fighting each other, and a third is growing unencumbered, the third player tends to win more often since the first two are depleting their armies against each other. | ||
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Of course, you can't win without fighting at all. Therefore, it's necessary to find a balance. The best wars are ones that you can win quickly, whereas the worst ones are wars that you either lose or go on for a long time. | Of course, you can't win without fighting at all. Therefore, it's necessary to find a balance. The best wars are ones that you can win quickly, whereas the worst ones are wars that you either lose or go on for a long time. | ||
| − | + | =Heads-up games= | |
| − | Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) | + | Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) work completely differently. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good (sometimes better) than taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is almost always a good decision. |
| − | + | =See Also= | |
* [[Advanced Strategy]] | * [[Advanced Strategy]] | ||
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