Dogfight - Revision history

Psydev at 23:59, 16 December 2021

2021-12-16T23:59:48Z

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	===Short Format Rules===		===Short Format Rules===
	~~As of 2021, short-format League games (~~Dogfights~~, 1v1 & 2v2 Blitz) will have new~~ rules ~~that apply only to short-format games~~.		Dogfights use the [[Short Format]] rules. This alters some races slightly for better balance on small maps.

	~~'''Lizards''' - Mining rate nerfed, now at 150% instead of 200%. <br>~~
	~~'''Cyborg''' - Gets double native assimilation rate. The 20% native tax limit is removed.<br>~~
	~~'''Evil Empire''' - Gets 15 free fighters at starbase every turn, instead of 5. <br>~~

	= How to Play Dogfights =		= How to Play Dogfights =

Psydev at 09:58, 12 January 2021

2021-01-12T09:58:19Z

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	'''Lizards''' - Mining rate nerfed, now at 150% instead of 200%. <br>		'''Lizards''' - Mining rate nerfed, now at 150% instead of 200%. <br>
	'''Cyborg''' - Gets double native assimilation rate. The 20% native tax limit is removed.		'''Cyborg''' - Gets double native assimilation rate. The 20% native tax limit is removed.<br>
	'''Evil Empire''' - Gets 15 free fighters at starbase every turn, instead of 5. <br>		'''Evil Empire''' - Gets 15 free fighters at starbase every turn, instead of 5. <br>

Psydev: added a trick about PB1 for low-ID# ships

2020-12-17T22:04:27Z

added a trick about PB1 for low-ID# ships

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	By comparison, a player wins 3 points for winning in a Blitz game. If you win a Dogfight or come in 2nd place, you will earn more points than Blitz for your short format League game. However, Dogfights are risky and it is safer to play 2v2 Blitz with a competent ally for 3 points each.		By comparison, a player wins 3 points for winning in a Blitz game. If you win a Dogfight or come in 2nd place, you will earn more points than Blitz for your short format League game. However, Dogfights are risky and it is safer to play 2v2 Blitz with a competent ally for 3 points each.

			= Tips & Tricks =
			* You can use the PB1 friendly code at your starbase to build low-ID# ships.

	= Differences between League and Talespin's tournaments =		= Differences between League and Talespin's tournaments =
	* League games have no ship limit, while Talespin uses PLS. (PLS makes it important to have multiple planets early game, or you can hit the ship limit).		* League games have no ship limit, while Talespin uses PLS. (PLS makes it important to have multiple planets early game, or you can hit the ship limit).
	* Talespin awards "Medals" instead of points. The 1st place player gets 25 medals, while survivors (ranks 2, 3 & 4) each get 18. All players get 10 medals for participation if they play without dropping.		* Talespin awards "Medals" instead of points. The 1st place player gets 25 medals, while survivors (ranks 2, 3 & 4) each get 18. All players get 10 medals for participation if they play without dropping.

Psydev: fixed short format, added cyborg change.

2020-12-11T23:23:51Z

fixed short format, added cyborg change.

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	Players can play any race, though in Talespin's tournaments there have been some restrictions. For season 2 (Standard), players could only play a race once. In season 3 (Campaign), players could play a single race twice. This was partly done because campaign advantages are expensive to unlock for many races.		Players can play any race, though in Talespin's tournaments there have been some restrictions. For season 2 (Standard), players could only play a race once. In season 3 (Campaign), players could play a single race twice. This was partly done because campaign advantages are expensive to unlock for many races.

	====Short Format Rules====		===Short Format Rules===
	As of 2021, short-format League games (Dogfights, 1v1 & 2v2 Blitz) will have new rules that apply only to short-format games. Evil Empire ~~will get~~ 15 free fighters ~~per~~ starbase ~~per~~ turn instead of 5. ~~Lizards are nerfed with 150% mining rate instead of 200%.~~		As of 2021, short-format League games (Dogfights, 1v1 & 2v2 Blitz) will have new rules that apply only to short-format games.

			'''Lizards''' - Mining rate nerfed, now at 150% instead of 200%. <br>
			'''Cyborg''' - Gets double native assimilation rate. The 20% native tax limit is removed.
			'''Evil Empire''' - Gets 15 free fighters at starbase every turn, instead of 5. <br>

	= How to Play Dogfights =		= How to Play Dogfights =

Psydev: added note about new short format rules

2020-12-11T20:51:35Z

added note about new short format rules

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	Players can play any race, though in Talespin's tournaments there have been some restrictions. For season 2 (Standard), players could only play a race once. In season 3 (Campaign), players could play a single race twice. This was partly done because campaign advantages are expensive to unlock for many races.		Players can play any race, though in Talespin's tournaments there have been some restrictions. For season 2 (Standard), players could only play a race once. In season 3 (Campaign), players could play a single race twice. This was partly done because campaign advantages are expensive to unlock for many races.

			====Short Format Rules====
			As of 2021, short-format League games (Dogfights, 1v1 & 2v2 Blitz) will have new rules that apply only to short-format games. Evil Empire will get 15 free fighters per starbase per turn instead of 5. Lizards are nerfed with 150% mining rate instead of 200%.

	= How to Play Dogfights =		= How to Play Dogfights =

Psydev: talked about invade & colonize

2020-07-18T06:44:36Z

talked about invade & colonize

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	Generally, it is better to colonize planets with warships with large cargo space (Emerald, Ill Wind, Cat's Paw, Tranquility, LCC). However, there may be times when it makes sense to build an LDSF. This is when you need to transfer a lot of clans very fast to an excellent native planet. Usually it is not worth the duranium to build an LDSF, and they are weak and defenseless.		Generally, it is better to colonize planets with warships with large cargo space (Emerald, Ill Wind, Cat's Paw, Tranquility, LCC). However, there may be times when it makes sense to build an LDSF. This is when you need to transfer a lot of clans very fast to an excellent native planet. Usually it is not worth the duranium to build an LDSF, and they are weak and defenseless.

			=== Invade & Colonize ===
			As a Dogfights commander, your grand scale maneuvers will factor in both military power and economics. Your colonizing freighters should follow close behind warships to develop an area soon after it's conquered. You generally want to try to colonize areas you know are clear of enemies before sending your vulnerable freighters to colonize them.

			You will want to go on "invade & colonize" attacks sometimes. This is where you send a big warship and its task force to conquer new worlds. When you conquer a new planet, begin exploiting the resources there right away. Your attack should be immediately followed by freighters ships carrying clans and supplies to colonize. Even if you only hold that planet for several turns, you can make use of its resources during that time if you are quick and organized.

Psydev at 00:51, 10 July 2020

2020-07-10T00:51:27Z

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	== Race-specific strategies ==		== Race-specific strategies ==
			''This should not be considered an exhaustive list of strategies. There is more than one way you can win. But these are good general guidelines.''

	'''Lizards'''		'''Lizards'''
	You will want probably 1 T-rex defending your planet early against a rush. Build LCCs to find planets with good natives to tax. Consider hissing a lot by building a 2nd starbase for hiss ships.		You will want probably 1 T-rex defending your planet early against a rush. Build LCCs to find planets with good natives to tax. Consider hissing a lot by building a 2nd starbase for hiss ships.
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	'''Rebels'''		'''Rebels'''
	You'll want to build a Rush to do your fighter production. You can use it to search for enemy homeworlds and RGA them.		You'll want to build a Rush to do your fighter production. You can use it to search for enemy homeworlds and RGA them.
	~~If you are playing~~
	<br>''Campaign'': get Energy Defense Fields. EDFs will protect your planets from attack, which helps you hold more planets in the scoreboard. Iron Lady command ships are also helpful, as well as Shock Troops.		<br>''Campaign'': get Energy Defense Fields. EDFs will protect your planets from attack, which helps you hold more planets in the scoreboard. Iron Lady command ships are also helpful, as well as Shock Troops.

Psydev at 09:46, 9 July 2020

2020-07-09T09:46:06Z

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	By comparison, a player wins 3 points for winning in a Blitz game. If you win a Dogfight or come in 2nd place, you will earn more points than Blitz for your short format League game. However, Dogfights are risky and it is safer to play 2v2 Blitz with a competent ally for 3 points.		By comparison, a player wins 3 points for winning in a Blitz game. If you win a Dogfight or come in 2nd place, you will earn more points than Blitz for your short format League game. However, Dogfights are risky and it is safer to play 2v2 Blitz with a competent ally for 3 points each.

Psydev at 09:15, 9 July 2020

2020-07-09T09:15:58Z

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Psydev: added end of game info. added points info.

2020-07-09T09:14:46Z

added end of game info. added points info.

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 Because Dogfights are on such small maps, you do not need to upgrade to warp 8 or warp 9 engines. Build warp 7 or less. Distances are very small, and overdriving is not a huge loss of fuel. Most of your ships should be as cheap as possible, with warp 5 engines unless you know they will need more fuel efficiency (e.g. if towing another ship, or hauling lots of cargo long distances). Warp 6 engines are still very cheap, but cost twice the molybdenum than warp 5. Warp 7 costs the same moly as warp 6, but costs three times more MC ($106 vs $340 for 2 engines), so it's best to avoid warp 7 unless you really need it. Remember: you can overdrive whenever you need to!
-=== General economic tips: ===
+=== General economic tips ===
 Tax your homeworld with a growth tax strategy (taxing down to 70 happiness in one turn, and letting happiness return to 100). Some players tax down to 40 happiness right away, which is OK but not usually necessary. Even in short games, population growth can be important. Tax as needed, whenever you want to build a ship.
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 Generally, it is better to colonize planets with warships with large cargo space (Emerald, Ill Wind, Cat's Paw, Tranquility, LCC). However, there may be times when it makes sense to build an LDSF. This is when you need to transfer a lot of clans very fast to an excellent native planet. Usually it is not worth the duranium to build an LDSF, and they are weak and defenseless.
 == Race-specific strategies ==
 '''Lizards'''
 You will want probably 1 T-rex defending your planet early against a rush. Build LCCs to find planets with good natives to tax. Consider hissing a lot by building a 2nd starbase for hiss ships.
-<br>''Campaign'': Saurian Heavy has many beams, which can be useful sometimes, as sacrificial lambs vs. against carriers or for minesweeping. Also very good against gunbaots.
+<br>''Campaign'': Saurian Heavy has many beams, which can be useful sometimes, as sacrificial lambs vs. against carriers or for minesweeping. Also very good against gunboats.
 '''Crystals'''
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 Warp 9 SSD rushes are excellent (turn 3 over HW), and a clever EE commander might carry the day, if luck is on his side. They are a bit vulnerable with lack of torpers and relatively low fighter production. This can be made up for if you find really good natives, allowing you to purchase fighters for Gorbies.
 <br>''Campaign'': With Campaign advantages, EE is potentially much stronger, with very powerful Ru30 gunboats and increased fighter production.