I tend to control group my squadrons: one for bombers, one for fighters. I realize this is somewhat heavy handed for some cases because you have all your squads selected at once, but it helps a bit.
Thanks for the replies gentlemen. The problem is I started out playing with the mouse; now I have to train myself to use the shortcuts. Anybody have any tips for sidebar usage?
Simply resurrect it. I mean, you have a lvl 10 Progen, right?
Recently tyr posted about the time saved by using the space bar, c and x to get around in Sins. I had never thought about this particular tactic, and have since began retraining myself to use camera buttons instead of wheeling. What other interface shortcuts do you use that may not be obvious to new players? And a more specific question: what do you keep pinned on the sidebar?
This has been alluded to in several posts, but never stated straight out: Caps are nearly worthless if they are not properly microed. I realize I'm saying this to players more experienced than I, but you experienced guys take micro for granted. When I first started playing, I didn't micro at all (not an RTS player, didn't even know what it was). I quickly realized that my cap abilities were rather crappy with out me giving orders as to when to use it. So, wh
I am an Advent player. As I play more and more I notice that I use caps less and less, but the caps I do use (most notably, the Progen) and indispensible. I see no good reason for capital ship spamming. I do see good reason for having a couple of cap ships performing specific support roles (which have been previously describled). Makes sense, right? Caps are supposed to be special (in purpose, and rarity) because they are only really good at certain things and are expensive. To me, the tactic
Hello all, I just want to bring my two cents (and a new viewpoint into this issue). From all the arguments that I have read I have learned: 1. MB can be incredibly devestating 2. MB is hard to see 3. MB can be countered many ways (but always with much more effort than it takes to MB) Now, here are my view points (note, I am not trying to push for nerfing or not, simply pointing out what I've noticed) 1. If your fleet is getting
