global/atomic bases with gunp/enlight barracks ...

[shukra]

in multiplayer i often find bases with rediculous not-upgraded barracks yet adequate defenses ...
it's not just an occasional curiosity either, it happens all the time.

i wonder .. are these 'fake' bases? that is, not a real person but an algorithmically constructed base to make more targets?
that's the only thing i can think ... it's just unreasonable to conclude that so many people would go global/atomic without bothering to upgrade barracks to industrial age.

 

[LordJestix]

in multiplayer i often find bases with rediculous not-upgraded barracks yet adequate defenses ...
it's not just an occasional curiosity either, it happens all the time.

i wonder .. are these 'fake' bases? that is, not a real person but an algorithmically constructed base to make more targets?
that's the only thing i can think ... it's just unreasonable to conclude that so many people would go global/atomic without bothering to upgrade barracks to industrial age.

lots of people have rushed bases, these are legit bases. Most of my garrisons are EA. I was in the process of maxing out my IA base when the summer event came and i rushed to AA. Im actually upgrading my first garrison to GA. My barracks are IA, but you can still effectively raid with EA barracks.

 

[BeerMan]

I focus on tank depots/bunkers for troop-producing defenses. I don't recall ever losing a battle because someone had maxed garrisons, so it's never been a focus of mine. My base defends pretty well, so I don't think it's holding me back too much.

EDIT: I can't read apparently... BARRACKS not garrisons lol

 

[Imaera]

it's just unreasonable to conclude that so many people would go global/atomic without bothering to upgrade barracks to industrial age.

I was wondering that too. I know when i go up an age, first thing i do is max out my offense, so i can raid the new toughest opponents.

Edit: Usually, those bases are not belonging to any alliance.

 

[LordJestix]

I was wondering that too. I know when i go up an age, first thing i do is max out my offense, so i can raid the new toughest opponents.

Edit: Usually, those bases are not belonging to any alliance.

Im still sitting on IA barracks. The increase in worker cost and the time commitment has kept me from upgrading them at this time. I dont need the extra 15 troops as much as other things with my raiding style.

 

[Imaera]

What about wars? Still no need of all possible troops you can get, mostly after silo and time tie breaker ?

 

[BeerMan]

Damn I read garrisons not barracks for some reason. *slaps forehead* I agree it's bizarre not to upgrade barracks right away.

 

[LordJestix]

My targets assigned to me dont have silo and we rarely ever have a tie breaker, either we get smashed or we smash because of the amazing matchmaking system they have here.

 

[Master Contrail Program]

Yeah, I couldn't imagine doing much in atomic with only 125 troops. 140 is tolerable considering how much of a pain in the ass having 2 barracks for 30 days is if you upgrade one at a time. I ended up upgrading all 3 atomic barracks at once during the sale awhile back. Still ended up spending close to 3000 crowns to finish after a dull week of collecting resources.

It seems reasonable that they throw in a few dev bases, or else with peace treaties on low bases and super max defense gold wall bases this game would be unplayable for most people by AA.

 

[Quovatis]

I don't think they care about balance enough to do that. You're giving them too much credit.

 

[LordJestix]

Yeah, I couldn't imagine doing much in atomic with only 125 troops. 140 is tolerable considering how much of a pain in the *** having 2 barracks for 30 days is if you upgrade one at a time. I ended up upgrading all 3 atomic barracks at once during the sale awhile back. Still ended up spending close to 3000 crowns to finish after a dull week of collecting resources.

It seems reasonable that they throw in a few dev bases, or else with peace treaties on low bases and super max defense gold wall bases this game would be unplayable for most people by AA.

if they are putting in "fake" bases they do a bad job at that as well. I rarely ever see a base that has the production buildings to match the age. The only reason to add "fake" bases would be to boost the economy.

 

[Master Contrail Program]

The economy is boosted by the opportunity to earn diamonds and NTG'S it's not always about the loot. Would be interesting to see if a fair amount of these wacky bases are from the underrepresented Japanese or Greeks.

 

[Master Contrail Program]

Probably...

 

[LordJestix]

if that is what they are going for, giving out ntg/diamonds then they not just leave the defenses as low as possible, and upgrade all the buildings that dont matter for protecting resources? Again, they are doing it poorly and really they would be going about fixing the economy entirely wrong. If they want to really fix the economy, the would lower the guarantee for diamonds and ntg to 3 stars at AA or higher ages.

 

[Danix den Andre]

We have a few allies with "Farmville" upgrade priorites...

 

[Pepyto]

If Domi don't have enough active players then i believe there is a lot " ghost " accounts in MP loop. They are most certainly not removing inactive bases (players who uninstalled game) maybe even creating new bases.
Its not uncommon, i know some others games with exactly same policy, just to give active players more loot potential...

 

[Festivus]

Maxing offense immediately upon age advance - barracks included - should be priority #1 for anyone with a brain. Failure to do so is surprisingly common, though. No fake bases needed.

There is no shortage of dumb players out there. They play an important role in the economy, though: easy prey.

 

[yemen]

We had a global player with enlightenment barracks and troops for months. He left eventually. Somehow he failed to upgrade to Howitzers (or even artillery for the longest time) across multiple sale events.

 

[Festivus]

Those in our alliance who don't upgrade their offense don't get to participate in wars. They're a liability. They usually eventually all leave of their own accord. Or get booted by me.

 

[TinSoldier]

My best guess would be that these bases belonged to players who enjoy the basebuilding elements of the game, and have rushed through the ages to see a wider breath of content. It would require more information about the bases in question to say for certain.

We have not added any fake bases to bolster matchmaking pools.