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Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:36 pm
by sIg3b
Will I bury the Astra, or will they bury me?
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:40 pm
by sIg3b
...Awakening Protocol initiated...
...Scanning Protocol initiated...
After short Emergency Hibernation of 60 million standard years, planet appears infested with many life forms. Steps taken for eradication of vermin and subsequent interplanetary proliferation.
...Military Buildup Protocol initiated...
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:44 pm
by sIg3b
Hybrids engaged. Focus on termination.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:47 pm
by sIg3b
Scanners reveal Kastellan robot. Avoid.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:59 pm
by sIg3b
Awake more Warriors. Kill all Humans.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:05 pm
by sIg3b
Astra Militarum encountered. Assessed termination priority: Above-average.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:10 pm
by sIg3b
Astra reported disappointingly weak. One unit of Infantry, supported by one Hydra. Little experience to be gained from eliminating weak vermin.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:18 pm
by sIg3b
Astra City discovered. Appears undefended. Human race classified exceptionally unintelligent vermin.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:22 pm
by sIg3b
Pincer attack by two Catachan Devils causes loss of one Warrior unit. Catachan Devils classified intelligent vermin.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:29 pm
by sIg3b
Buildup proceeding according to protocol. Baneblades and Spyders soon to be online.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:44 pm
by sIg3b
Liberation of newly-discovered Tomb proceeding slowly. Rogue Bastion and Ambull herds in surrounding area impede excavation. Produce Destroyers to assist in constructive measures.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:55 pm
by sIg3b
Astra offering next to no resistance to their elimination. One lone Hydra engaged by Baneblade, city destroyed by Scarabs. Today we have liberated Gladius, tomorrow we will free the Galaxy!
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 7:02 pm
by sIg3b
To sum up my experience: It´s a cute game, but the AI is
terrible. It should have spammed units like mad, but -Nothing!
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:38 pm
by ErissN6
Maybe try the reverse, play Astra against Hard Necrons.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:29 pm
by sIg3b
What I tried next is: Very Hard, medium-size map, 3 AIs.
And yes, my critique of the AI was too harsh: With the above settings, the game is fun and challenging. Still, two problems:
-The AI doesn´t consider map size. On tiny/small maps, it should focus more on immediate units and less on the long term.
-The difficulties are misnamed: Medium is Easy, Very Hard is Medium.
(I also believe the AI should appreciate cheap units more; it tends to skip them and go straight for the expensive stuff. But this is debatable.)
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:48 am
by ErissN6
With the last patches, it's rather Necron is Easy (moreover for the AI), that's why you should try the reverse if you want more difficulty.
Re: Necron AAR; 1.1.5, Hard
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:53 pm
by sIg3b
PLaying 3 Random AIs, one of them is Necron; difficulty is sufficient in this game.
But the Necrons MAY be op; AI Rebel Necrons killed the AI Space Marines with ease.