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    Default As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    MAKE YOUR CHOICE

    10- THE BEST
    9- Almighty
    8- Napoleon's Apprentice
    7- Inspiring
    6- I was there at Waterloo...and ran
    5- Very Capable
    4- So-so
    3- Lousy
    2- Stupid
    1- What's a general?
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    I would guess I am some place between 5 and 7. That is not against the AI though.

    I think most of us can rack up some amazing wins against the AI.

    Of course neither is much like what happens in a real fire fight...


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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    9.

    On ETW I've beaten a guy with a 20 win streak and beat him as my first opponent. (He told me. Very formidable opponent btw)

    However that is at my best; I haven't really played TW in months now so I'm probably a 7 right now.

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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    What rating would you need to be played by Russel Crowe in a Hollywood blockbuster in these here modern times?

    Cuz I'd be that.
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    I think I'd be between 8 & 9 however my strong point would be defense. I think I have better luck when not over moving units. Offence seems a bigger challange because you have to move alot of units after the fight begins. I'm practicing and trying to improve my offense.

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    9
    My first multiple battle:
    No rules
    I choose Spain. My ally tooke portugese. Cant remember what units
    My ally got 2 stars, enemies 5 and 4
    My ally was beaten, meanwhile i was fighting against russians. I tooke my grenadiers and guards against them, my only reserves. i tooke great risk and make only 1 men deep line against russians, so now i could flank russians. Soon first their unit rout, and so did Sweds(?)

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    I cant remember my cavalary movements, but probably i protect my inf when form thinner line.



    I was there at waterloo, standing in old Guard`s sguare, then Force was with me, and i teleport in this forum
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    Tell me more.

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    I rate myself as a bad Marshall.I would give my self at least 2 stars/

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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    What is a general?

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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    Quote Originally Posted by Kocmoc View Post
    What is a general?
    WHAT IS A GENERAL???????? Not at least you, you who leads you troops isnt general.. WHAT YOU THINK???

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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    This forum is becoming full of newbies.
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    to be fair, that's a good thing for the site
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    Quote Originally Posted by Succi View Post
    to be fair, that's a good thing for the site
    I think he may have ment it that way. And new blood is always good.

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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    I meant Kocmoc Succi, and yes, it was a joke ; )

    if you happen to read some of my past posts you'll be quickly convinced that i am among those that want this site alive and accessible while maintaining its unique character.

    Taking out the junior system already proves a good move and kudos to those who pushed that option forward.
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    I read your post on the sticky thread, and added my thoughts ^
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    I read it with great interest Succi, i really appreciate your well thought out points.
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    I wouldn't say it was well thought out, more of a braindump!
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    Against the AI, I would rate myself as 5- Very Capable. On the other hand, I wouldn't rate being in charge of a Corporals Guard against many multi-player geniuses out there. At my age, I am lucky I can see the keyboard enough to beat the computer most of the time. I rate a solid 1- What's a general?
    Last edited by rotorgun; 06-18-2011 at 21:37. Reason: Forgot a rating
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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    Just started playing

    For Single Player AI -3
    For Multiplayer - must be in negative

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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    5-8

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    As a Land Commander a solid 10, I have a habit of racistly killing russians because i hate damn communists. My Hatred of Communism encourages me to make, as every opponent ive ever fought said "you are a idiot to charge like that" then they all die in my epic "suicide" charges. They didnt know that all my soliders have bombs attached to there backs. I can kill the entire enemy unit in 1 push of a button
    Is eating a taco.

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    I think I am an 8 against AI.

    I win some awesome fights...

    Even if, like Royce, my strong point is defence, there have been a couple of battles in which I really made my men dance: the dance a dance of broken lines. Suppose you have all these segments of men standing in line: you make them pivot towards the enemy to surround it, or towards your men to avoid being surrounded. One day I kept losing units, but the core ones where still standing; so, each time I won against a unit, advanced forward, then got charged and so I had to retreat back. In the end there were just two units left, and I was forced to make one unit pivot so that it was fighting back to back with the other one. I won the battle, but very narrowly. It was epic, and it was then I realized maybe I am better than I thought.

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    Default Re: As a war general, how would you rate yourself???

    Hmmm...Not trying to brag or something but I'd rate myself around 8. I understand all the basics of warfare and have read Sun Tzu AoW xD. Anyway if anyone wants to fight with me or against me send me a pm with your steam acc.

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