how do you counter r'lyeh

ExitJudas · #1 October 14th, 2007, 07:52 AM

so we are noobs experincing the game for the first time. my friend says r'lyeh is overpowered. I don't think he is quite right, since i've never had any problems with them as such.

what do you experts say? how d oyou counter r'lyehs mindflaying ways?

Sensori · #2 October 14th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Just out of curiosity, is this friend of yours playing in a MP game (and if yes, which!11), or has he come to that conclusion from SP games alone?

ExitJudas · #3 October 14th, 2007, 08:22 AM

this guys is a beginner with just 3-4 SP 1 on 1 maps under his belt. he got smacked playing as abysia, helheim and something other. but starting out with r'lyeh against pythium he found no resistance whatsoever.

Dedas · #4 October 14th, 2007, 09:29 AM

Maybe these could get you started?

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...?Number=540765

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...?Number=522661

Good luck!

ExitJudas · #5 October 14th, 2007, 11:51 AM

seems everyone has problems with r'lyeh!

Tuidjy · #6 October 14th, 2007, 02:17 PM

If you have a problem with massed troops who mind blast you, use ranged units
set to "fire archers" to shoot them to pieces. Their meat shields are nothing
to write home about.

If you are having a problem with their mastery of astral magic, it's hardly any
different than other astral races.

If you are having problems with going after them underwater, the solution is the
same as with any other water nation - keep them off the dry lands, and eventually
overwhelm them with your much higher magic gem income.

If you are facing a competent player, and thus having a problem with all of the
above... well, that's the way of Dominions. R'lyeh is a very good race, probably
one of the best in the Late Era, and no slouch earlier.