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[q]Basically, the problem is that the low-risk high-reward flying-jack tactic costs too little micro and metal.[/q]
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[q]Basically, the problem is that the low-risk high-reward flying-jack tactic costs too little micro and metal.[/q]
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The launcher for large maps costs more than a dante. The jacks themselves cost 600 a pop and some major attention to precision hit fusions. It is not "low-risk" at all. Let's review all the component pieces:
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The launcher for large maps costs more than a dante. The jacks themselves cost 600 a pop and some major attention to precision hit fusions. It is not "low-risk" at all. Let's review all the component pieces:
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1.) Your jack must launch at a specific angle and speed. If this fails, your ramp is revealed and your next success chance is reduced.
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1.) Your jack must launch at a specific angle and speed. If this fails, your ramp is revealed and your next success chance is reduced.
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2.) Your jack must safely land at a specific spot with no defenses. Failure in part 1 reduces impact and risks donating 240m (-840m worth of initiative)
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2.) Your jack must safely land at a specific spot with no defenses. Failure in part 1 reduces impact and risks donating 240m (-840m worth of initiative)
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3.) Your jack must now kill at least 840m worth of stuff in the enemy base otherwise you have not made cost. (Enemies get 100% of reclaim)
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3.) Your jack must now kill at least 840m worth of stuff in the enemy base otherwise you have not made cost. (Enemies get 100% of reclaim)
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4.) An attentive air player risks complete shutdown before completion of the launcher.
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4.) An attentive air player risks complete shutdown before completion of the launcher.
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For
the
launcher
itself
to
make
cost,
you
need
to
achieve
at
least
50%
of
its
value
in
economic
or
strategic
damage
plus
840m
per
jack.
For
a
standard
lobster
launcher,
this
is
800
+
340
+
~4200
=
5340
/
2
=
2670
+
840
per
jack
to
make
cost.
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For
the
launcher
itself
to
make
cost,
you
need
to
achieve
at
least
50%
of
its
value
in
economic
or
strategic
damage
plus
840m
per
jack.
For
a
standard
lobster
launcher,
this
is
800
+
340
+
~4200
=
5340
/
2
'=
2670
+
840
per
jack
to
make
cost.
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