[RTS] How to encourage base-building without the game taking too long?

d000hg · 2015-07-06T16:40:39

I like an RTS where you take time to build a well-defended base and a decent army. It's how I play RTS games even though it's not the 'right' way, but one problem is that it makes every game last for hours. I almost split the game in two - 1)build a base 2)battle the enemies The first part tends to be quite repetitive as well and while some people probably like that, I wondered how I can promote the "big base" approach without a mandatory 1 hour base-building phase at the start of each game?

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Started by d000hg March 30, 2015 10:31 AM

20 comments, last by DanglinBob 8 years, 9 months ago

wodinoneeye

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July 06, 2015 12:30 PM

I recall when William the Conquerer came to England he had pre-built motte & bailey castle components (wood) premade to quickly throw up defensive strongpoints.

Perhaps some 'lump' of quick to used 'base' materiale can be specified in various scenarios to cut some of the buildup time ?

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DanglinBob

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July 06, 2015 04:40 PM

Im with the current trend of ideas to make base building something that happens before the match begins. I'd take it a step further and really focus on how the layout of your base and what units you select to be able to build will impact how the battle goes. Keep the maps small and compact too, to force the action to begin quickly.

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