04-07-2012, 12:41 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-08-2012, 11:43 PM by clickeverywhere.)
Introduction
Swadian City is a map that has had a long history in the Nord Invasion community. In its first incarnation, it was the most chaotic map available in Nord Invasion. In its current incarnation, it is probably still the most chaotic map in Nord Invasion. The purpose of this thread is to introduce a new tactic to progress on this map.
The tactic VLKA employs is, as always, effective, but it loses its appeal when player count is high. Cramped quarters inevitably lead to difficulties in defending. In this post, I will lay out a tactic that I have devised that should hopefully work better as player count (i.e heavy barricade and deployable shield count) increases.
Positioning
Here is a handy image to show barricade and player positioning:
[img2]https://i.imgur.com/6tBhf.jpg[/img2]
The bots should not flank your position as long as the players remain aligned with the shielder positions. In this corner of the map, the bots will come from directly forward and from the side. This tactic requires the use of barricades or heavy barricades and deployable shields to defend against enemy archer fire. A bonus of this position is the proximity of the arrow restore, anvil, and soup pots.
The shield line should stand in a diagonal formation. The number of heavy barricades used in conjunction with the shield wall is up to the groups discretion. I do not recommend using any, though, as when destroyed the heavy barricades do not completely disappear on this map. This position can be held with five shielders. The deployable shields on the right side are to prevent archers from shooting the shielders and slashers from the side.
It is also a good idea to use normal barricades or at least a small number of barricades to block enemies from coming through the left side, though players should remain as close to the shield line as possible.
One heavy barricade should be used to prevent the medic at the restore arrow box from being shot.
Conclusion
If used properly, it should not be too difficult to reach Thor using this strategy. Odin has been defeated with this strategy before as well.
Swadian City is a map that has had a long history in the Nord Invasion community. In its first incarnation, it was the most chaotic map available in Nord Invasion. In its current incarnation, it is probably still the most chaotic map in Nord Invasion. The purpose of this thread is to introduce a new tactic to progress on this map.
The tactic VLKA employs is, as always, effective, but it loses its appeal when player count is high. Cramped quarters inevitably lead to difficulties in defending. In this post, I will lay out a tactic that I have devised that should hopefully work better as player count (i.e heavy barricade and deployable shield count) increases.
Positioning
Here is a handy image to show barricade and player positioning:
[img2]https://i.imgur.com/6tBhf.jpg[/img2]
The bots should not flank your position as long as the players remain aligned with the shielder positions. In this corner of the map, the bots will come from directly forward and from the side. This tactic requires the use of barricades or heavy barricades and deployable shields to defend against enemy archer fire. A bonus of this position is the proximity of the arrow restore, anvil, and soup pots.
The shield line should stand in a diagonal formation. The number of heavy barricades used in conjunction with the shield wall is up to the groups discretion. I do not recommend using any, though, as when destroyed the heavy barricades do not completely disappear on this map. This position can be held with five shielders. The deployable shields on the right side are to prevent archers from shooting the shielders and slashers from the side.
It is also a good idea to use normal barricades or at least a small number of barricades to block enemies from coming through the left side, though players should remain as close to the shield line as possible.
One heavy barricade should be used to prevent the medic at the restore arrow box from being shot.
Conclusion
If used properly, it should not be too difficult to reach Thor using this strategy. Odin has been defeated with this strategy before as well.
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