Any tactics on Ressource Points?

[vindahl]

One of the hardest parts of this game for me, is to make the ressource points last... I know, it is similar for everyone, and it should be a challenge of course.
But I wondered if anyone have some tactics on how to spend/and gather ressource points?

Personally I always fulfill the secondary objectives, trying to get extra points if possible. I only reinforce my units with the expensive reinforcements, when they have at least one experience star.
I also try to take as long as possible to fulfill the primary objectives, as long as it doesnt mean I miss a secondary objective on how long it should take me. That way I earn a bit extra ressource points, for every extra turn, so I can reinforce my units in the end of the scenario. I dont know if this is stupid - will the "remaining" ressource points I would get for every "not-used-turn" be transfered to me to the next scenario?

I also dont know if it would be better to buy new units, if possible command points are available, or if I instead should reinforce my excisting force?
And is it better to use the points on a lot cheaper units, than saving them for more expensive reinforcements?
And one last thing, is it then cheaper for me to reinforce my units with +5, rather +2, +2, +1 over three turns?

I know it is a lot to ask about, but I would be happy to hear any good advice from any of you experienced players... Thanks!

[PoorOldSpike]

One of the hardest parts of this game for me, is to make the ressource points last..

Well I personally always use the standard cheap repair points and never touch the more expensive Elite repair points.
The main reason I do that is to give the AI a reasonable chance to beat me, but it also means I've always got more pennies to spend!
I play mostly standalone scenarios rather than Campaigns, and maybe Camps need a different spending strategy, I don't know.
As regards buying new units, I always tend to go for the best available even if they cost a bit more; it means my force is smaller, but it can certainly punch above its weight..

[GabeKnight]

will the "remaining" ressource points I would get for every "not-used-turn" be transfered to me to the next scenario?

Yes.

And one last thing, is it then cheaper for me to reinforce my units with +5, rather +2, +2, +1 over three turns?

No, same.

[Shards]

I generally avoid repairing for just +1 Strength as it's generally bad value (admittedly, it's tiny as it's 1 RP here and there)

[CoolDTA]

Note that you do not have to drag a scenario after you have earned all secondary objectives. The same number of RPs will be transferred to the next battle.

Though it is really self-evident, by far the best tactics for RPs is... do not take losses. It is a snowball effect. If you use too many RPs in repairs your army will be weaker in the next scenario which means you will suffer unnecessary losses and must use too many RPs for repairs and so on.

So: buy artillery (and stra bombers if you so choose) to suppress the enemy units before attacking. Use flanking. Use terrain to your advantage. Try to cut the enemy supply. Most of the times you should only attack when your projected losses are 0 - 0+. Naturally sometimes you are not able to do that and will take more losses but especially experienced units are quite resilient.

When buying new units it really helps to buy equipment that needs as little upgrading as possible during the campaign. This is especially important with artillery. You will lose a lot of RPs if you buy cheap pieces and then upgrade them later maybe even twice. Case in point: German 17cm K 18. Save RPs for that and do not waste them for inferior equipment.

Upgrading can easily be very wasteful. It usually doesn't pay off to upgrade to get a +1 for one value. It is more cost effective to wait for the next upgrade. Even with a discount upgrading is expensive in OoB (cf. Panzer Corps).

[vindahl]

wow, very good advices from all of you - thanks a lot for your help...