Strength and Weakness of the Generals in Zero Hour

[Guest platinumnuts]

To clarify (or further contribute to the chaos)

 

a lot of this relative ranking of general's strengths

depends on timescales.

 

Air Force general is defintely best for early strikes,

accumulation of general's points, etc. And like I keep

stressing, the carpet bomb attack which you gain simply

by building a strategy center, is a big deal and helps

amplify the power of initial strikes.

 

If you have a game where all generals are at their maximum

level of generals promotions, then, yes, I think the equation

changes. This is why I believe the GLA Stealh general to

be a strong one - the sneak attack can be quite effective (and

there are many ways to do it).

 

And yes, if you let a Tank General build up their forces, then

they can be effective.

 

You might ask yourself the following hypothetical questions.

If I were allowed to build 50 of one type unit, what would be

the best? Then map that onto what general is the best.

 

Personally, I think building 50 updgraded rocket buggys would

be pretty annoying to everyone else on the map!

[KyleBrogan 0]

As far as I know an airport is more vulnerable than the war factory, dont you think? And I didnt state that Laser rulz in 1vs1 I just said that he is one of the best against Airforce gen and if I ever play with other gen in a 2vs2 match than my ally should better be the Laser gen (No Scud or T. will hit my base)

Recently ive started to love the Alpha Aurora (now in 1.02). Managed to destroy over 12 base def with 1...

Think about it... :?

 

Um, was I talking to you? 'Cause I could have sworn that I was replying to Master & Commander. Why you would be annoyed by that I'm not sure, but I digress.

 

- Sparticus

[Guest Proof]

Annoyed? It was just an update...

If you want a private chat try msn ... :?

[Guest rchandra]

Infantry defeats Usa but it lose vs GLA toxin

 

I agree.

But does infantry general defeats all generals of the USA + USA itself ?

[Guest rchandra]

To clarify (or further contribute to the chaos)

If you have a game where all generals are at their maximum

level of generals promotions, then, yes, I think the equation

changes. This is why I believe the GLA Stealh general to

be a strong one - the sneak attack can be quite effective (and

there are many ways to do it).

I think that the other GLA General can build the sneak tunnel too.

 

And yes, if you let a Tank General build up their forces, then

they can be effective.

I think it doesn't matter if the Tank General build up their forces. Tank General will be easily defeated by the GLA Demolition General.

[Guest Xen0phobiak]

I find the China Infantry general to be the best all rounder, they have an advantage over everyone, unless you are playing against the gla on an enclosed map.

 

Their AA defense seems to be the best. Scatter bunkers around and surrounding the base, 8 or 9 tank hunters inside + 1 or 2 minigunners incase on infantry, and put in some gattling cannons for good measure. You can establish enough of these before an airforce general can bring enough planes to bear on you in bulk. After 30 mins or so you can be almost immune to air attack (discounting having to rebuilt the odd AA defense).

 

The listening outposts are bery effective when packed with tank hunters, and the troop carrier is just as effective against men. Its only the sneakyness of a good gla player that is a problem.

[Guest Master & Commande]

Infantry defeats Usa but it lose vs GLA toxin

 

I agree.

But does infantry general defeats all generals of the USA + USA itself ?

 

yes

[Guest Master & Commande]

But i think superweapon general would defeat any general in th e last patch.Their´s alpha auroras are very powerful and their EMP patriot are good enouth to support any tank.

[Guest rchandra]

I disagree.

In 1.02, the EMP PAtriot doesn't shoot down all planes in one shot.

And the auroras are quite expensive, you can't rely only on it.

She can be defeated by Infantry general, i think.

[Guest Proof]

My oppinion in this problem:

 

1) Alpha A. destroys any airport except the one of Airforce general (seems to be stronger) so Airforce general can kick SW ass anytime IF attacked at the begining of the game. After SW gen makes a proper def. the laser point def will b useless ...

2) Yes , Infantry is thesecond best gen to kill the SW gen ....

[KyleBrogan 0]

Finally, someone who understands the point of the Air Force General. Strike fast, hard, and don't let up. I've always hated the idiots who say "No Rush" when they're the Superweapon General and then proceed to build up tons of EMPs and Auroras. I always hit hard with the King Raptors, and kill the EMPs with Stealth Fighters at the beginning of the game. If you wait, the game is lost. That's all there is to it.

 

And Infantry, if properly managed, can easily destroy Superweapon. If you continue to use Assault Troop Crawlers, the EMPs can only target one at a time. And if you can get close enough, the troops inside will continue firing even when the vehicle is shut down. Easy cheese.

 

- Sparticus

[Guest rchandra]

I think that you have to evacuate the minigunner out of the assault troop transport before it is destroyed, because if you don't evacuate them, they HP will drop to 50 %.

 

And also, the EMP can be managed to hit 3-4 targets, so it can be more deadly, because some of your troop crawlers will get shut down.

Just click at one target, then click another one and another one, click it fast !. I can destroy 3 scorpion with only 1 EMP. Don't understimate the capability of EMP !

[Guest Master & Commande]

But,,what happen if there is more than one SW gen.playing!!

you can´t rush both!!

And ones the SW has a proper fdefence and 2 or 3 airports you ar over!

[Guest Proof]

... then your ally will kill the 2nd sw general .... what r friends for? 8)

[Guest rchandra]

Just don't let the SW gen build such proper defense.

[Guest geninoxia]

yeah i find us airforce to be the best their commanche/raptor/stealth fighter sting is godly.

i also like playing china nuke/ tank (sell cc, dual supplys+warfactory OWNS!)

and lastly, gla toxin cos hes cool 8)