2008-08-05, 15:24:18
Quote:Without armor requirements you will normally see demons appearing @20-25 mins mark. DT at level 8 is a good 40 mins into game. That is still too early???
So how long shld the game last? 2 hours minimum?
Well of course not, and from the few games I played on 8.48-.49 with custom armor reqs that had 10 for DT, I don't remember the games taking any longer. The way I see it, having 1:1 armor reqs to tank cost / 1000 doesn't prolong the game - you're still earning money as quickly as before and can buy weapons and hulls. IMO, what it *DOES* do is maintain the utility of using tanks that aren't the best buy for the armor level. For example, if DT is going to be ready at level 8, you have no reason not to plan on saving for it and getting it as soon as its ready. On the other hand, if it's available at 10, you have time to try other strats with varied tanks and items.
Another example of an ineffective armor req is the Heavy Tank. I understand they did an across the board lowering of the 1:1 armor req to tank cost / 1000 by 2 (being Titan 25k AR 23, Inf 16k AR 14, DT 10k, AR 8, etc.). But honestly, most players dont get 5500 to quickly before armor level 3 and the whole point of having armor reqs is to inhibit tank rushes since they are the most logical choice to rush.