The Pg Buffet
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Join Date: 2005-03-23 Member: 46255Members
Join Date: 2005-03-23 Member: 46255Members
<div class="IPBDescription">Increase their spawn que, gain RFK</div> This tactic is simple.
When marines get a pg in/near your hive you normally kill them off and take out the PG right away. On large pubs, you frequently have 4-5 lifeforms munching on the PG...heres what you do when that happens: if the com isn't smart enough to recyle the PG just let them phase through and instantly kill them. It's simple, fun, and smart.
Obviously in some situations this isnt the right move, but many times it is. You increase the spawn que for rines, gain RFK and force the com to waste res on equipment. Additionally, if they have a multiple PG network, you have effectively severed it and they will HAVE to recyle that PG.
Enjoy.
Related question: When marines get a pg up outside your hive before the 2nd hive is complete and there is atleast 4 packs of mines on the PG what do you do? Should you suicide to blow up the mines?
When marines get a pg in/near your hive you normally kill them off and take out the PG right away. On large pubs, you frequently have 4-5 lifeforms munching on the PG...heres what you do when that happens: if the com isn't smart enough to recyle the PG just let them phase through and instantly kill them. It's simple, fun, and smart.
Obviously in some situations this isnt the right move, but many times it is. You increase the spawn que for rines, gain RFK and force the com to waste res on equipment. Additionally, if they have a multiple PG network, you have effectively severed it and they will HAVE to recyle that PG.
Enjoy.
Related question: When marines get a pg up outside your hive before the 2nd hive is complete and there is atleast 4 packs of mines on the PG what do you do? Should you suicide to blow up the mines?
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if you have a gorge nearby, he shoudl be spitting the mines, if not, make sure nobody is nearby (you dont want to get ur whole team kileld by a single mine do u?) and kill yourself.
I would imagine that would be quite difficult to do in practise
I made it obvious that you are going to have to use your brain a <i>little</i> when whoring a PG... If no one is phasing through just kill the damn thing and the problem of "sitting around doing nothing" is solved.
I have done this several times in real games and it works. It is up to you to test it out and see what situations it works best in. Even just letting one or two more marines phase through is worth the RFK.
If I am posting a tip on this forum it means I have tested it multiple times and it works. If you have a better idea and/or feed back on this tip then please post it, but please quit the theorizing and go PLAY.
Edit: About the mines. Ignore the mines and gas the marines. If they mine the PG it's safe until hive 2.
and then he kills you and builds another PG in it's place... don't get fancy.
First and most important, eliminate the threat to your hive. This concern must be above all others.
What if an HA phases through, with an HMG? Smashing suprised skulks doesn't take much with that, and it may happen. Or perhaps a marine pops up from walking instead of phasing, which I've been known to do if things start getting choppy. It's a VERY good way to clear a phase for friends. Or simply build a new phase nearby.
First and most important, eliminate the threat to your hive. This concern must be above all others.
What if an HA phases through, with an HMG? Smashing suprised skulks doesn't take much with that, and it may happen. Or perhaps a marine pops up from walking instead of phasing, which I've been known to do if things start getting choppy. It's a VERY good way to clear a phase for friends. Or simply build a new phase nearby. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
exactly....
When marines get a pg in/near your hive you normally kill them off and take out the PG right away. On large pubs, you frequently have 4-5 lifeforms munching on the PG...heres what you do when that happens: if the com isn't smart enough to recyle the PG just let them phase through and instantly kill them. It's simple, fun, and smart.
Obviously in some situations this isnt the right move, but many times it is. You increase the spawn que for rines, gain RFK and force the com to waste res on equipment. Additionally, if they have a multiple PG network, you have effectively severed it and they will HAVE to recyle that PG.
Enjoy.
Related question: When marines get a pg up outside your hive before the 2nd hive is complete and there is atleast 4 packs of mines on the PG what do you do? Should you suicide to blow up the mines? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Bad idea, imo. Often times on pubs, the comm will research hand nades, drop gls, research armor upgrades (including HA possibly), or if they're really good, spam meds around the phase. If you let them get that phase up near the hive, kiss your **** good bye.
Quit the theoretical BS. If you tried this tactic and a suprise HA came through and pwned you then tell us about it, but all this talk of hypothetical scenarios is worthless.
Real experience >>> theory
And I did state that this is not always a good idea, its just another technique to add to your tool box.
I wouldn't stop chomping unless your low on adrenaline, it always help to have a couple remaining bites in case a competent marine comes through.
I would say gorgies stay away, if theres only a few people, have them focus on it, maybe with a lerk for support.
Whether or not you kill it, the most important thing is to let your team know it's there. There has been so many times where I want to scream at teammates, saying it in voicechat is never enough, even multiple times, to get half the team to eliminate an IMMEDIATE threat sometimes. Tell teammates, work it alone, if u get backup, u have a good chance of winning (vs. the PG at least....)
Then on the other hand, I have seen a beaconed complete marine team with 3 HA’s dieing through 4 skulks and one fade camping the pg.
Here`s small summary
<u><b>The PG buffè</b></u>
Somewhat exotic alien tactic that resorts to marines lack of situational awarness. Idea is to leave the pg operational and munch all marines in good camping spot (eg. top of pg) when they phase thorugh, you can quite easily eat rine in 0.8s(time between fastest use of PG)
Pros:
-Free RFK
.can cripple rine team badly
-Rines are not going elsewhere but spawn que
Cons:
-You can lose the PG:
- You might lose hive
- you loose territory control
-Like playing with fire
This is nice thing to do if you know that the enemy is
not the smartest, but still bit dodgy. Adds exitement
Follow these easy instructions:
1. Remove pin
2. Use phase
3. Place bomb under your feet
4. Die
So in conclusion: unless you have enough aliens biting to instagib any marine who comes through, this is a no-no.
However: for some fun, camp another pg during a hive rush - for instance the one in double res. This is the stage where marines trickle through as they spawn, so you can handle them one by one. You'll kill hopefully 2-3 before you die, and will cost the marine enough in time and men that your team can take back the OTHER phase gate.