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Fizzer at 02:36, 18 April 2026

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	==Getting started==		==Getting started==

	It's a good idea to play the first three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing ~~Warzone~~.		It's a good idea to play the first three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing War.app.

	==[[Free-for-all games]]==		==[[Free-for-all games]]==

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	This page gives an introduction for new players on the basic strategies that give you better chances at winning games.		This page gives an introduction for new players on the basic strategies that give you better chances at winning games.

	=Getting started=		==Getting started==

	It's a good idea to play the first ~~twenty-~~three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing ~~WarLight~~.		It's a good idea to play the first three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing Warzone.

	=Free-for-all games=		==[[Free-for-all games]]==

	In games with lots of players, it's generally a good idea to try to avoid getting into a lot of battles with other players. If two players are fighting each other, and a third is growing unencumbered, the third player tends to win more often since the first two are depleting their armies against each other.		In games with lots of players, it's generally a good idea to try to avoid getting into a lot of battles with other players. If two players are fighting each other, and a third is growing unencumbered, the third player tends to win more often since the first two are depleting their armies against each other.
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	Of course, you can't win without fighting at all. Therefore, it's necessary to find a balance. The best wars are ones that you can win quickly, whereas the worst ones are wars that you either lose or go on for a long time.		Of course, you can't win without fighting at all. Therefore, it's necessary to find a balance. The best wars are ones that you can win quickly, whereas the worst ones are wars that you either lose or go on for a long time.

	=Heads-up games=		==Heads-up games==

	Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) ~~work completely differently~~. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good (sometimes better) ~~than~~ taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is ~~almost always~~ a good decision.		Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) require different strategy than free-for-all games. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good as (sometimes better than) taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is usually a good decision.

	=See Also=		==See Also==

	* [[Advanced Strategy]]		* [[Advanced Strategy]]

			[[Category:Strategies]]

172.104.25.20 at 22:26, 22 April 2019

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	This page gives an introduction for new players on the basic strategies that give you better chances at winning games.		This page gives an introduction for new players on the basic strategies that give you better chances at winning games.

	==Getting started==		=Getting started=

	It's a good idea to play the first three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing ~~Warzone~~.		It's a good idea to play the first twenty-three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing WarLight.

	=~~=[[~~Free-for-all games~~]]=~~=		=Free-for-all games=

	In games with lots of players, it's generally a good idea to try to avoid getting into a lot of battles with other players. If two players are fighting each other, and a third is growing unencumbered, the third player tends to win more often since the first two are depleting their armies against each other.		In games with lots of players, it's generally a good idea to try to avoid getting into a lot of battles with other players. If two players are fighting each other, and a third is growing unencumbered, the third player tends to win more often since the first two are depleting their armies against each other.
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	Of course, you can't win without fighting at all. Therefore, it's necessary to find a balance. The best wars are ones that you can win quickly, whereas the worst ones are wars that you either lose or go on for a long time.		Of course, you can't win without fighting at all. Therefore, it's necessary to find a balance. The best wars are ones that you can win quickly, whereas the worst ones are wars that you either lose or go on for a long time.

	==Heads-up games==		=Heads-up games=

	Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) ~~require different strategy than free-for-all games~~. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good as (sometimes better than) taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is ~~usually~~ a good decision.		Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) work completely differently. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good (sometimes better) than taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is almost always a good decision.

	==See Also==		=See Also=

	* [[Advanced Strategy]]		* [[Advanced Strategy]]

	~~[[Category:Strategies]]~~

Fizzer at 03:39, 13 November 2017

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	==Getting started==		==Getting started==

	It's a good idea to play the first three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing ~~WarLight~~.		It's a good idea to play the first three [[single-player levels]] before jumping into multi-player. These will ensure you understand the basic idea behind [[bonuses]] and [[basic combat]], as these are necessary prerequisites to playing Warzone.

	==[[Free-for-all games]]==		==[[Free-for-all games]]==

Fizzer: Reverted edits by Redirect (talk) to last revision by Fizzer

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	[[Category:Strategies]]		[[Category:Strategies]]

	~~==External Links==~~

	~~Deutscher Spielguide mit Tipps, Tricks und Strategien:[http://thewesternview.de/2013/06/12/warlight-deutscher-spielguide-mit-tipps-tricks-und-strategien/ ]~~

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2013-06-12T06:13:09Z

Fizzer: Most of these tips are already present on the Strategic 1v1 page.

2013-01-01T00:59:17Z

Most of these tips are already present on the Strategic 1v1 page.

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 ==Heads-up games==
-Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) work completely differently.  In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good as (sometimes better than) taking a bonus yourself.  Therefore, going on the offensive is usually a good decision.
+Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) require different strategy than free-for-all games.  In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good as (sometimes better than) taking a bonus yourself.  Therefore, going on the offensive is usually a good decision.
 ==See Also==

Grzechooo: /* Basic Strategy Guide */ rephrasing a bit

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Basic Strategy Guide: rephrasing a bit

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	==Basic Strategy Guide==		==Basic Strategy Guide==

	[[http://warlight.net/Profile?p=1311326246 Warflowvet {Warlighter]] made a brief strategy guide for beginner players.		[http://warlight.net/Profile?p=1311326246 Warflowvet {Warlighter}] made a brief strategy guide for beginner players.

	===Deployment===		===Deployment===
	1)Always put the combined amount of picks that will be gotten by all players to avoid getting random picks		# Always put the combined amount of picks that will be gotten by all players to avoid getting random picks
	-example: in strategic ~~1V1~~, take 6 picks.		-example: in strategic 1v1, take 6 picks.
	2)Never pick in a wastelanded bonus for any reason, even to take another bonus first turn. it will handicap your spreading too much.		# Never pick in a wastelanded bonus for any reason, even to take another bonus first turn. it will handicap your spreading too much.
	3)Start by taking small bonuses, big ones might be tempting but they'll take ~~a lot~~ longer, so ~~are not~~ worth it.		# Start by taking small bonuses, big ones might be tempting but they'll take longer to finish, so they aren't worth it.

	===Spreading===		===Spreading===
	1)Never try to take a bonus with a wasteland in it, you may want to take a territory in it to sabotage or travel to another bonus though.		# Never try to take a bonus with a wasteland in it, you may want to take a territory in it to sabotage or travel to another bonus though.
	2)Spreading is about taking full bonuses, not individual territories. Some territories are not worth it.		# Spreading is about taking full bonuses, not individual territories. Some territories are not worth it.
	3)Exact success chance depends on luck settings, but attack 2 with 4 or 3 (higher risk) and 4 with 7 usually.		# Exact success chance depends on luck settings, but attack 2 with 4 (100%) or 3 (75%, higher risk) and 4 with 7 usually.

	===Fighting===		===Fighting===
	Most of fighting is about predicting your opponent's moves		Most of fighting is about predicting your opponent's moves.
	1) Break enemy bonuses, you only need 1 territory in there for him not to ~~have~~ it.		# Break enemy bonuses, you only need 1 territory in there for him not to receive bonus for it.
	2) Only attack if you think you will have more armies, preferably at least twice as many, as your opponent when the attack happens		# Only attack if you think you will have more armies, preferably at least twice as many, as your opponent when the attack happens
	3)Sabotage enemy bonuses by taking a territory near them, threatening to break them		# Sabotage enemy bonuses by taking a territory near them, threatening to break them
	4)Defend your bonuses by putting the right amount of armies on your borders, predicting sabotage, and guessing how many armies and where your opponent will choose to attack		# Defend your bonuses by putting the right amount of armies on your borders, predicting sabotage, and guessing how many armies and where your opponent will choose to attack

	==See Also==		==See Also==

General Arun: Added basic strategy guide by Warflowvet

2012-12-21T15:20:34Z

Added basic strategy guide by Warflowvet

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	Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) work completely differently. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good as (sometimes better than) taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is usually a good decision.		Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) work completely differently. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good as (sometimes better than) taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is usually a good decision.

			==Basic Strategy Guide==

			[[http://warlight.net/Profile?p=1311326246 Warflowvet {Warlighter]] made a brief strategy guide for beginner players.

			===Deployment===
			1)Always put the combined amount of picks that will be gotten by all players to avoid getting random picks
			-example: in strategic 1V1, take 6 picks.
			2)Never pick in a wastelanded bonus for any reason, even to take another bonus first turn. it will handicap your spreading too much.
			3)Start by taking small bonuses, big ones might be tempting but they'll take a lot longer, so are not worth it.

			===Spreading===
			1)Never try to take a bonus with a wasteland in it, you may want to take a territory in it to sabotage or travel to another bonus though.
			2)Spreading is about taking full bonuses, not individual territories. Some territories are not worth it.
			3)Exact success chance depends on luck settings, but attack 2 with 4 or 3 (higher risk) and 4 with 7 usually.

			===Fighting===
			Most of fighting is about predicting your opponent's moves
			1) Break enemy bonuses, you only need 1 territory in there for him not to have it.
			2) Only attack if you think you will have more armies, preferably at least twice as many, as your opponent when the attack happens
			3)Sabotage enemy bonuses by taking a territory near them, threatening to break them
			4)Defend your bonuses by putting the right amount of armies on your borders, predicting sabotage, and guessing how many armies and where your opponent will choose to attack

	==See Also==		==See Also==

24.9.31.5: /* Heads-up games */

2012-12-11T08:07:14Z

Heads-up games

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	==Heads-up games==		==Heads-up games==

	Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) work completely differently. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good (sometimes better) as taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is usually a good decision.		Games with only two entities (1v1s, 2v2s, etc.) work completely differently. In these games, breaking an opponent's bonus is just as good as (sometimes better than) taking a bonus yourself. Therefore, going on the offensive is usually a good decision.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	[[Category:Strategies]]		[[Category:Strategies]]

			==External Links==

			Deutscher Spielguide mit Tipps, Tricks und Strategien:[http://thewesternview.de/2013/06/12/warlight-deutscher-spielguide-mit-tipps-tricks-und-strategien/ ]