Low oil or high oil?

WarTux · Post by **WarTux** » 02 Aug 2010, 18:31

I'm curious what maps the WZ community prefers: low oil or high oil? Post here with your preference, and skill level.

For the record, I prefer low oil, and I'd call myself an intermediate player.

KukY · Post by **KukY** » 02 Aug 2010, 18:40

This needs a poll.

Hi oil.

WarTux · Post by **WarTux** » 02 Aug 2010, 19:14

KukY wrote:This needs a poll.

Well, if there's an option to create a poll on this board, I can't find it.

JDW · Post by **JDW** » 02 Aug 2010, 19:16

IMHO, games on maps with less oil last longer than high oil maps. And strategy skills are tested more with low oil. Whereas high oil maps are mostly just "Who can rush the opponent quicker". Like two variations of chess.

My personal preference is low oil. But the tactics perfected on one type of map definitely won't work on the other type. What do you think guys?

Post by **Zarel** » 02 Aug 2010, 19:58

Poll added. Warning: Editing the first post of this topic will remove the poll.

WarTux · Post by **WarTux** » 02 Aug 2010, 19:59

Zarel wrote:Poll added. Warning: Editing the first post of this topic will remove the poll.

Wait, are polls restricted to moderators/administrators or something?

Post by **Zarel** » 02 Aug 2010, 20:19

WarTux wrote:Wait, are polls restricted to moderators/administrators or something?

As of right now, yes. I think we allow contributors to create polls as well.

Assault Gunner · Post by **Assault Gunner** » 02 Aug 2010, 22:28

I'm a complete noob, and I prefer low oil for the simple reason that there is a variety of possible strats to go. You can go borgs, MGs, rockets, mixes, etc. Its not just rush rush rush rush rush rush rush.

KukY · Post by **KukY** » 03 Aug 2010, 10:52

Assault Gunner wrote:I'm a complete noob, and I prefer low oil for the simple reason that there is a variety of possible strats to go. You can go borgs, MGs, rockets, mixes, etc. Its not just rush rush rush rush rush rush rush.

That is why I prefer hi-oil! You are limited on low-oil, on hi-oil you can do whatever you want, whitout haveing to care for power! Although, you have to defend yourselves from rushes, but rush isn't the only option.

zydonk · Post by **zydonk** » 03 Aug 2010, 11:58

Can someone add another choice to the poll above, something like "depends"?

Post by **Zarel** » 03 Aug 2010, 13:23

KukY wrote:That is why I prefer hi-oil! You are limited on low-oil, on hi-oil you can do whatever you want, whitout haveing to care for power! Although, you have to defend yourselves from rushes, but rush isn't the only option.

Really?

I think you're limited on high oil, since you have to do everything, or else you lose. In low oil, you get to choose what you do, which is a lot more fun.

Plus, in high oil, you spend all the game building generators and oil derricks and research facilities and factories, and keeping 5 research facilities and 10 factories running, and it's all boring since all you do is research and build tanks and attack people.

In low oil, you have like one or two factories, three research facilities, and most of your game is spent fighting for oil. It's a lot more fun that way, since it's not just building up a base over and over and over again.

lav_coyote25 · Post by **lav_coyote25** » 03 Aug 2010, 18:33

KukY · Post by **KukY** » 03 Aug 2010, 18:36

lav_coyote25 wrote:

drgnrdr · Post by **drgnrdr** » 03 Aug 2010, 20:47

You need another category for me to vote. "Both" There are times I prefer oil and times I prefer high oil maps. It all depends on my mood.

drgnrdr

zydonk · Post by **zydonk** » 04 Aug 2010, 11:21

Zarel wrote:Poll added. Warning: Editing the first post of this topic will remove the poll.

Then set up a new poll - with at least three choices...

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