Tuchola Forest Strategies and Tactics Options

[ScrapyardBob]

Note: Some of this information will change over time as things change during the beta testing phase. But it's still close enough to final so we can start discussing tactics and strategy.

Here's the map. Each one links to a 1600x1200 version.


Base Assault map

[ScrapyardBob]

Scouts are pretty important on this map. If you're farther forward then any of your teammates, then you're the "scout". An enemy armor column that is not detected can cause a lot of trouble for the defenders, but an assault force that is known can be chewed to shreds by an ambush.

Key locations for scouts:

1) The North Bridge - A natural bottleneck and vehicles have a limited number of routes.

2) The South Forest - Prime location for infantry ambushes. The NE portion of the forest is especially good for infantry, although the S portion also works well.

3) The Farm - Harder to stay alive, but key scout territory to keep the enemy from running an assault force straight up the middle.

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I've seen a lot of teams lose this week because nobody warned of an impending assault force until those vehicles were already dug-in around the base. The best time to ambush an assault force is when it's on the move. The lead elements in the convoy are focusing on getting to the objective while the trailing elements are generally preoccupied with catching up with the lead elements.

Remember the guidelines of ambush:

- Let your targets get square into the middle of the kill-zone before engaging.
- Don't give them an escape route.
- Start with the trailing elements, the lead elements may not notice the attack until too late.
- Hit them from multiple compass points at the same time.
- Aim for the rear of tanks, go for one shot kills.
- Start with the light tanks first, heavy tanks are sitting ducks without escorts.