Human Body Beginner Guide - Summary of Gameplay

Overview

• Context: Human mirror match after the beginner guide.
• Goal: Implement the build demonstrated in the beginner guide.

Game Strategy

Initial Setup

• Peasant Production:
  • First peasant to altar, then to gold.
  • Second peasant builds a farm (4 seconds) then goes to barracks.
  • Next peasant finishes the farm; can choose to build a second farm or go to gold.
• Efficiency Tips:
  • Small adjustments for efficiency: using militia for faster movement.

Route Selection

• Suggested routes:
  • Either go for orange then expansion or start at the green camp.
  • Importance of adapting routes based on game flow and economy.

Scouting and Harassment

• Use the second footman for scouting.
• Two choices after scouting:
  1. Harass at the Goblin Laboratory.
  2. Proceed with expansion plans.
• Focus on keeping footmen alive while trying to kill enemy peasants.

Game Progression

• Farm and Economy:
  • Made a fourth farm while expanding and harassing.
  • Killed a few enemy peasants but acknowledged the opponent's better XP and items.
  • Maintained a better lumber economy.
• Defensive Measures:
  • Built a tower for defense and upgraded.
  • Aim for level three archmage for better performance.

Tier Progression

• Importance of getting to tier 2 quickly, even under pressure.
• Knowledge of opponent's base status (confirmed no second base for the opponent).
• Control Management:
  • Control both town halls and peasants effectively.

Late Game Strategy

• Transition to tier 3 with double barracks and workshop.
• Anticipate opponent's units (breakers, etc.) and adjust strategy.
• Final Moves:
  • Check opponent's expansion and launch attacks accordingly.
  • Build knights and breakers to secure victory.

Conclusion

• Successful first game implementing strategies from the guide.
• Importance of adapting strategies based on opponent actions and maintaining economy.
• Reminder to keep practicing and refining tactics.