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February 10, 2006
Warsong Gulch Fantasy Land
First of all, I recommend re-reading some of my Warsong Gulch Strategy and Tactics.
I absolutely love how some people think an even split between defense and offense is a good idea. I mean, that way, both your groups can get steamrolled! It'd almost be like not being there at all. We'll, at least the prospect of winning would be equivalent.
Anyway, today I'd like to talk about playing Warsong Gulch with a numbers disadvantage. Which happens fairly often in the lower level brackets, or even while the battleground action is ramping up during peak time.
So if you find yourself in Warsong Gulch with 7 other friends, and an enemy numbering 10, it would be wise to remember the theory of min-maxing.
If an 8 man defense team is effective, then they still will be. The trick is how to sacrifice some effectiveness, and to be sneaky, and to play off the other team's overconfidence.
- Try having 7 people on defense, and a sneaky rogue or mage on offense. When you grab the flag, run up the east side, which is away from the graveyard spawn of the other team. The 7 people on defense work solely to keep the flag at the base. Rinse and repeat until it actually works. The trick to this is the 7 people on defense getting an accurate count on how many of the enemy are attacking them. Also, they need to fight smart, focusing on healers first.
- Did that twinked out warrior or rogue grab the flag solo? Have your flag runner run past them, so they can see. Stare in disbelief as they chase, thinking that they are some sort of god. Roll on the floor laughing when they pay the ultimate price for their overconfidence.
- All 8 on offense. Let them take your flag. As long as you can outnumber them in the small skirmishes, you'll win anyway. Again, the trick is to take out their healers, and get back to the midfield before the flag crosses it (so you have a shot at returning it).
Playing Warsong Gulch outnumbered is tough, but not impossible. Having a winning attitude helps. Remember to min-max, and fight smart (kill healers, don't disturb crowd controlled enemies). And most of all, good luck!
Posted by mrh176 at February 10, 2006 08:44 AM