"Blocking" legal?

[Bobj]

Was just wondering as to the legality of the technique known as "blocking". You basically will send in a dummy general with 1 recruit to "block" that camps aggro radius while you go and attack the leader with the real troops. It seems like this is a bug exploit, or hacking, or at the very least against the spirit of the game. Was just wondering if there was an official Blue Byte stance on this practice. I've never done this but it came to my attention and was alarmed to know people were doing this.

[EpsilonSilver]

Actually found this technique in The Art of War by Sun Tzu.

IMO it is a really cool tactic.
You are essentially suiciding a general and preoccupying a camp u want to avoid.
I never thought of it, but w/9 generals, I am willing to try it.
Let's hope this is okay and not an exploit.

[Jethro702]

I use it some times, to save troops. I have never thought of it as a bug exploit, but you give a valid arguement

[EpsilonSilver]

Here is a post by Dynamite with videos showing the technique.
This seem like a very clever tactic and I am convinced it is good to go.
http://forum.castleempireonline.com/...king-Technique.

[Bobj]

Here is a post by Dynamite with videos showing the technique.
This seem like a very clever tactic and I am convinced it is good to go.

Yeah I was not trying to cite anyone but it perfectly illustrates what I'm talking about. Just was wondering what Blue Byte's take on this is going to be.

[Chompman]

Probably something to be looked at to get fixed and make the armies wait in line. :P

[Bobj]

I just remember A conversation in general chat like months ago where this was being discussed and the consensus then (unofficial of course) was that it would most likely be a direct violation of the ToS. Guess we shall have to wait til Monday to have our answer.

[EpsilonSilver]

How is sending an army with 1 recruit a violation of TOS?
Jeesh, they need to be rooting out these multi-acct users, not wasting time with this.

[lowprofile]

Is a strat, not a bug...jeez

[Kvasir]

Is a strat, not a bug...jeez

Definitely agree. Its smart thinking , not cheating.