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From: C503719@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU (Baird McIntosh)
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Subject: Re: Amiga Games - What's Playable & fun (Carrier Command
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Date: 31 Oct 90 03:23:04 GMT
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          2flntopaz@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu said:
>[...]
>The problem with this game is that the computer is TOO fast!  His Carrier
>moves as fast as a Manta does.  So while you are plodding on to the next
>island to conquer, he swings around right behind you and conquers the island
>you just left!  I've tried variational strategies, like leaving a Manta
>behind on the runway (equipped with a long range pod + 4 missiles).  So
>when he shows up when my carrier leaves I can blast him.  But after you
>put four missiles in him he runs (and sometimes outruns the missiles!)
>
>Any Carrier Command Commandos care to comment? (geez...too many c's in there)

You have to anticipate where the enemy will go next and go there or station
Manta(s) there.  My friend and I destroyed the enemy Carrier (actually, we
took over Nemesis and the island destroyed the enemy when he tried to
take it back :-) so it is not impossible.  I'm afraid I am quite sick of
the game.  However, use the long-range pod to station 1-4 Mantas and 1-4
Walruses away from the carrier.  As long as the Manta holding the POD is
alive and the others stay within 20km or so from him, everything'll be fine.
This opens the doors for some really convoluted raids and assaults by
Mantas+Walruses without the help of the carrier.  Get creative!  :-)

>David Poland
>2flntopaz@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu

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