I finally started doing some PvP- here are my ideas for PvP with emphasis on small colonies:
1. Watch the 10 minute video in the archive section. Pay attention to attacking with multiple units and after you defeat the Map Boss.
2. Since we are new at PvP, attack the small colonies which are controlled by bandits.
3. Even if you are not doing PvP currently- build your armory and garrison to level 5.
4. You need attack troops and attack weapons. Build 300 of each of the attack troops and 75 each of the blocking troops. I went in with 1400 weapons for my attack troops- i was depleted after capturing two colonies. I would start building up 10K attack weapons. 1 k weapons for blocking troops.
5. IMPORTANT- Pay attention to what your attack troops do well and the enemy troops do well. Easy rules- Melee does well against CAv, Ranged does well against Melee and Cav does well against Ranged.
6. If you don't like any of the expeditions you are offered. Just decline and use another explorer to do a new search.
7. Attack Marble, Coal and Hardwood colonies when starting out. Easy pickings and less likely to get attacked.
8. When you block, you can get away with 10 blocking troops.
9. Remember to claim the colony only after building defenses. Claim the colony is the last thing you do.
10. Remember to go back and claim resources. Your colony will start producing resources after you claim it.
11. You don't have to defeat every unit on the map. The Map Boss is the key. Many camps can be bypassed.
12. See Rule #1
Please post if you have questions or suggestions. As I tackle the bigger colonies, I will post my thoughts on this thread.
Thank you,
Phillip