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║ EXPERT ADVISES ║
║ "ATS against NATO, ║
║ or Apocalypse" ║
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Hello to all fans of strategy, and
just for those who came to this section. This-
hour we will look at a relatively recent
a game of the "battalion strategy" genre (i.e.
one pictogram depicting some
then the type of troops is a regiment,
battalion and even division with the number
units from 99 to 30, etc.) Remember though
would be so ancient, but quite interesting
games of this genre, like Overlord andStalin-
grad.
About the game itself
Compared to games of its genre (see.
above), "OVD vs. NATO" is much better
drawn (there are suspicions thatgraphic
The technical images of the units were taken from the game
Main Blow 1994), the game interface is much
more modern than games of this type (also
quite similar to the interface of Space Crusa-
de), and, of course, quite convenient
management. The map in the game is simply huge,
I don’t even remember the level after completing
under which I would have scouted it all out.
I'm pleased with how the missions are depicted - here
everything there is: all sorts of residential areas,
military bases, bridges, roads, parking lots,
railway stations. It's also nice
that the game has a wide variety of
sion of any equipment and units, so we can
but not only to play, but also to replenish
knowledge of military equipment.
Purpose of the game
The goal of the game is to free 16
countries where the well-known
and hehabuchoe NATO with its habit of co-
stick your nose everywhere and bomb everything
moves to test his weapon. A
the goal of any level is the complete destruction
the existence, oddly enough, of superior
enemy forces.
War strategy and
basic game parameters
The main parameter of the game is the ability
the moral spirit of your troops. At the beginning of each
level it is 12, but it can be increased
to be strong by winning battles. Everything here is very
simple: the winner of the battle gets +1
morale (hereinafter referred to as MC); well, a pro-
on the contrary, -1. If your
MD squad is lower than that of the enemy, you
It’s better not to even try to get into a fight with him,
since you will only contribute to it
strengthening. You should always look for your opponent
weaker than yourself or, at worst, such
the same (there is also a small subtlety: tank MD
and, for example, nexothoro or airborne
squad is very different, so that
defeat a detachment of tanks with an airborne division
kov, the latter should have MD much
above).
High MD affects successful shooting
squad or resistance to enemy hits
ha. It is best to weaken the enemy and
You can raise your MD using the technique
remote control - cruisers, sub-
water boats, aircraft carriers, artillery; these
types of troops can fire at the enemy from
medium and long distances, without engaging with
enemy in open battle and without bearing any
what losses? In terms of the number of MDs also
the procedure for awarding your
squads. Another feature of MD is
is that the more it is, the longer you
shi units can shoot atenemies.
There are also such game parameters as
number of units (and if there are few of them,
then the stock of ammunition is noticeably reduced -
owls), the possibility of equipment or infantry
destroy in one hit, range
forced march (number of moves, not taken into account)
start shooting).
Some tips:
1. Before starting the game, read the instructions
ction;
2. Look for or do it yourself to the enemy
rows with a low MD, and then on-
buy MD for your units on such units
(it makes no difference which one), for example -
destroy enemy engineering units;
3. Conduct reconnaissance of the area with detachments of
Santa or infantry: they walk far, they are not
it’s such a pity to lose, always after discovery
You can run away from the enemy. Also with
with the help of such units you can distract
enemy or take blows,
thereby saving more valuable equipment;
4. To soak planes
long-range or helicopters, you need
find their landing sites (usually one place
like an airport and does not change);
5. Keep your artillery behind (in front of you)
lu) and from there water the enemy, holding back
his infantry andtanks. Head-to-head battle
very unprofitable for this type of troops,
even if they have a high level of MD;
6. Water equipment should be kept away
from the shore;
7. Take advantage of your technology
nicks in long-range shooting, not letting
enemy at attack range;
8. Move as a group, without scattering
given on the map: “Together we are strong!”;
9. After completing the level, do not forget
write the code correctly ;)
10. Remember that the computer is superior
number, but it has no head (this is our
nicks in long-range shooting, not letting
enemy at attack range;
8. Move as a group, without scattering
given on the map: “Together we are strong!”;
9. After completing the level, do not forget
write the code correctly ;)
10. Remember that the computer is superior
number, but it has no head (this is our
trump card :-)
Ending
At the end of this creation I want blessings -
criticize the authors for writing the game
namely the strategic genre: after all, it’s very
There aren't enough games like this. I also want to
thank those who read the article before
end or just gave it to herattention. Pe-
I say greetings to everyone who still has at least something
makes for Speccy. Bye!
Best regards,
Disk Killer/NRG/XXL.
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