Once again I'm by far not the best space marine player but I did take the time to learn and study them. Hopefully this video will arm you with the needed knowledge to have a strong foundation that you can build out from and improve on.
I play this on my old pc often. My tactic is never mix upgraded weaponry as marines. You want x4 of 1 type. 4 heavy bolters are very effective against most targets except tanks. They only work when stationary though. Then you should reach the sisters headquarters ASAP and earn their forward base power. Coupled with deep strike, its child's play after that.
Tbh while Spacemarines are not my main faction. I've heard it's just better just to go all bolters on the standard Space Marine squads. As the bolters have great range and do great DPS _(all things considered)_ even against vehicles in large enough numbers. It's similar to the Imperial Guard where they have so much replenishable fodder shooting at you with plasma bolts that even tanks can't stall them for long without support. Basically one way to go about it is by backing up your Bolter Space Marine Squads with vehicles, abilities, and one/two anti tank dedicated unit(s). How you go about incorporating Terminator Squads into that approach is up to preference.
There are some pros and cons to mixing weapons in multiplayer. Pros is that it is harder to counter your squads (more squads need to be tied up by melee to stop). Cons is less specialisation when focusing down targets. Mixing heavy bolters and missile launchers works well as both have setup time. Also both can go into rhinos for better micro, faster movement speed, and instant setup time. Some games are already over though before you unlock bolters in multiplayer so you have to plan for and respond to what the enemy is doing.
How do you cope with enemy rushes, and the AI's flawless micro? A lot of the time as enemy armies get bigger it feels like I'm getting overwhelmed by a billion dudes 5 minutes into a fight.
In Dark Crusade it's good to get the Terminator honour guard and both the hellfire and CC dreadnought and keep them near our base then focus on tac squads and CC dreads as you slowly expand and get more resources. Space Marines are only second to necrons with how slowly they build...sorry but that's the best I can think off
I'm brand new to the game, You make me look like a grandma playing her first video game xD Im on the campaign, and dam, It's really hard to keep track of everything, micro, macro etc. Normal mode is kicking my ass lol. Sure it seems like I have infinite resources but It just takes so long for me to replace units and gather them together. most missions take me 40 min to 2 hours to complete :P I haven't felt so bad at video games in years. RTS'es are a different beast. I don't need help, I need Jesus lol.
I set it to easy because I would be 2 battles in and they'd already be sending me neverending hordes and erasing progress like 3 turns in. The game is unreasonably brutal in the extreme, I just know there's just this certain way you're supposed to do everything in order for certain factions in the start and I'm not getting that. Games like this have a very static meta and way they're meant to be played, DoW is one of those RTS games where rush is required and the sooner you can be in the enemy's base, the better, because since you're fighting AI they're better than you by default.
Lol don't feel bad, been a gamer for years and RTS games just are too fast for me to keep up with (22 mind you). But lol if I'll be damned if I won't have fun waaaghing the fuck outta some cpu dark Eldar on easy though
What Mod do you use to get the zoomed out perspective? Also what are your thoughts in the Assault marines weapon upgrades?(When/where are they most appropriate?) Most seem relatively self explanatory, But i'm confused as to if they are allways better then the standard bolter? Like I know the flamethrower does good moral damage but how important is that mechanic and when should the plasma rifle be used etc?
Camera mod, I think you might have to install it via downstats these days but if it is still on moddb you just download it and slap it into your files. As for weaponry - it depends unfortunately is the answer. In general you probably won't touch flamers at best maybe on scouts supportively. But ideally you'll be looking at heavy bolter, missile launcher or plasma depending on matchup (plasma for marines and necrons heavy boy stuff) generally a missile launcher or two is never bad in any matchup. Look into them in T2 right as you're building your machine cult is a generally good time but don't delay anything super important like grey knights or the all helpful rhino for them.
Also generally heavy bolter is better damage than plasma and has better range, but it has a short setup time and plasma does better damage against enemy commanders. Also plasma if the enemy is using more disruption e.g. grenade launchers. Missiles are a must if the enemy has got to vehicles already and you don’t have something like land speeder tempest/ASM with melta bombs to deal with. You want to keep pushing to see what your enemy is doing otherwise you could be in trouble.
Vanilla, did get camera mod for the zoom and a small map pack that just remasters lightly a few popular MP maps, but generally just the non-remastered maps are played
How can i call the units ?? Or vehicles i don't have and shortcut on the units or building..just inside the building or unit like refRecruitment or the abilities
Oh man, that's a tough one. I'd imagine most mods now have their own textures here and there, but I would check moddb it's your best bet. Be sure to double-check any mods that catch your eye. However, some of them are deader than disco, so they could have oddities.
Pressure them before T2 as hard as you can, the second they get some devil fish, a unit of pathfinders and their upgrades you're kinda hosed. But yeah I'll show how to do that gonna record after I eat.
Also Assault space marines do well. Jump in to tie up fire warriors and can get melta bomb upgrade to damage buildings/economy early game and vehicles later game
Once again I'm by far not the best space marine player but I did take the time to learn and study them. Hopefully this video will arm you with the needed knowledge to have a strong foundation that you can build out from and improve on.
I play this on my old pc often. My tactic is never mix upgraded weaponry as marines. You want x4 of 1 type. 4 heavy bolters are very effective against most targets except tanks. They only work when stationary though.
Then you should reach the sisters headquarters ASAP and earn their forward base power. Coupled with deep strike, its child's play after that.
Tbh while Spacemarines are not my main faction. I've heard it's just better just to go all bolters on the standard Space Marine squads. As the bolters have great range and do great DPS _(all things considered)_ even against vehicles in large enough numbers. It's similar to the Imperial Guard where they have so much replenishable fodder shooting at you with plasma bolts that even tanks can't stall them for long without support. Basically one way to go about it is by backing up your Bolter Space Marine Squads with vehicles, abilities, and one/two anti tank dedicated unit(s). How you go about incorporating Terminator Squads into that approach is up to preference.
There are some pros and cons to mixing weapons in multiplayer. Pros is that it is harder to counter your squads (more squads need to be tied up by melee to stop). Cons is less specialisation when focusing down targets. Mixing heavy bolters and missile launchers works well as both have setup time. Also both can go into rhinos for better micro, faster movement speed, and instant setup time. Some games are already over though before you unlock bolters in multiplayer so you have to plan for and respond to what the enemy is doing.
How do you cope with enemy rushes, and the AI's flawless micro? A lot of the time as enemy armies get bigger it feels like I'm getting overwhelmed by a billion dudes 5 minutes into a fight.
In Dark Crusade it's good to get the Terminator honour guard and both the hellfire and CC dreadnought and keep them near our base then focus on tac squads and CC dreads as you slowly expand and get more resources. Space Marines are only second to necrons with how slowly they build...sorry but that's the best I can think off
You are delivering the Emperor's will, brother!
Very nice, Indrick Boreale is very proud that you endored the *SPEHSS MAHRENS*
I'm brand new to the game, You make me look like a grandma playing her first video game xD
Im on the campaign, and dam, It's really hard to keep track of everything, micro, macro etc. Normal mode is kicking my ass lol. Sure it seems like I have infinite resources but It just takes so long for me to replace units and gather them together. most missions take me 40 min to 2 hours to complete :P
I haven't felt so bad at video games in years. RTS'es are a different beast. I don't need help, I need Jesus lol.
Lmao same, thil i saw ur comment i thought i was only one 😂😂😂
I set it to easy because I would be 2 battles in and they'd already be sending me neverending hordes and erasing progress like 3 turns in. The game is unreasonably brutal in the extreme, I just know there's just this certain way you're supposed to do everything in order for certain factions in the start and I'm not getting that.
Games like this have a very static meta and way they're meant to be played, DoW is one of those RTS games where rush is required and the sooner you can be in the enemy's base, the better, because since you're fighting AI they're better than you by default.
Lol don't feel bad, been a gamer for years and RTS games just are too fast for me to keep up with (22 mind you). But lol if I'll be damned if I won't have fun waaaghing the fuck outta some cpu dark Eldar on easy though
What Mod do you use to get the zoomed out perspective?
Also what are your thoughts in the Assault marines weapon upgrades?(When/where are they most appropriate?) Most seem relatively self explanatory, But i'm confused as to if they are allways better then the standard bolter? Like I know the flamethrower does good moral damage but how important is that mechanic and when should the plasma rifle be used etc?
Camera mod, I think you might have to install it via downstats these days but if it is still on moddb you just download it and slap it into your files.
As for weaponry - it depends unfortunately is the answer. In general you probably won't touch flamers at best maybe on scouts supportively. But ideally you'll be looking at heavy bolter, missile launcher or plasma depending on matchup (plasma for marines and necrons heavy boy stuff) generally a missile launcher or two is never bad in any matchup. Look into them in T2 right as you're building your machine cult is a generally good time but don't delay anything super important like grey knights or the all helpful rhino for them.
Also generally heavy bolter is better damage than plasma and has better range, but it has a short setup time and plasma does better damage against enemy commanders. Also plasma if the enemy is using more disruption e.g. grenade launchers. Missiles are a must if the enemy has got to vehicles already and you don’t have something like land speeder tempest/ASM with melta bombs to deal with. You want to keep pushing to see what your enemy is doing otherwise you could be in trouble.
Vanilla or modded? Also is that a map pack? I had DoW on my first pc, however I thinking of getting the steam version to play it again.
Vanilla, did get camera mod for the zoom and a small map pack that just remasters lightly a few popular MP maps, but generally just the non-remastered maps are played
I like playing space marines
Thanks for the video.
Great video! thank you
love it, keep it coming!
How can i call the units ?? Or vehicles i don't have and shortcut on the units or building..just inside the building or unit like refRecruitment or the abilities
How do you zoom to areas of the map so quickly without using your mouse? Do you use keybinds?
are there any good textures to download?
Oh man, that's a tough one. I'd imagine most mods now have their own textures here and there, but I would check moddb it's your best bet. Be sure to double-check any mods that catch your eye. However, some of them are deader than disco, so they could have oddities.
Set A.I. to Potato xD
Can u tell us how to deal with tau?
Pressure them before T2 as hard as you can, the second they get some devil fish, a unit of pathfinders and their upgrades you're kinda hosed. But yeah I'll show how to do that gonna record after I eat.
Rush
Also Assault space marines do well. Jump in to tie up fire warriors and can get melta bomb upgrade to damage buildings/economy early game and vehicles later game
With the game dropping on GOG, it would be a good time to show an actual gameplay against a harder AI.
My other videos have that covered, including vs. other players. Alas, I don't really make any content anymore. Sorry about that!
@@Kazrim Nooooooo!!! Ah well, all good things. Oh note, when I searched for DoW vids, you still come up in the top recommendations. Just saying. =]
I''ve been playing since vanilla maybe I could help you with your build order. T_T
no offense but a guide playing against easy IA...
I got his whole game + expansions for free lol