Strategy Catalogue

Welcome to the Infidels Rise of Nations strategy catalogue project. The aim of this section is to catalogue all Rise of Nations strategies and place them in one section for ease of reference, the strategies are categorised and external sites are credited.

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Catalogue Status

I_War 04/03/2005

Many of you may know that recently there have been a number of userful sites that have either dissapeared/moved or been defaced. Because of this, many of the links in this catalogue are currently not reachable. I am currently working to find alternatives to these articles. I am also working on archiving the remaining articles so that they will not be affected by future losses

The affected sites are: RoN Universe, AU Clan Site, RU Clan Site, ToC Clan Site


I have managed to track down some of these lost articles and they are now hosted on this site in an archive. These links are marked with this symbol.

Catalogue last updated: 28/07/2005


 Infidels Strategy Articles

 Strategy Author Site Description
 Ending A Long Game I_War Infidels Use those strategy elements that BHG designed into the game to secure the victory.
 Fast HA Raiding I_War Infidels Very early HA raiding before a counter is available.
 General Despot Rush I_War Infidels Some basics of this very popular Thrones and Patriots strategy.
 Iroquois Delayed Rush I_ofthetiger Infidels Heavy scouting and early classical rushing strategy
 Lakota Rush I_War Infidels Yes, Lakota too can perform an ancient HI rush!
 Opening moves I_War Infidels Beginners guide to getting started
 Raiding I_Rapscallion Infidels General guide to HA line raiding
 Rule the world with air power I_Roll Infidels Ignore aircraft at your peril, read all about them.
 Spies! I_War Infidels Everything you wanted to know about these wonderful/irritating little units.
 The rushians I_War Infidels The art of ancient age HI rushing, performing and defending. Very comprehensive.
 Team: Doubling Rush I_War Infidels Two players perform a conventional ancient HI 3-minute rush.
 Team: Flank Double I_War Infidels One flank and the pocket player both build up for an aggressive early attack.
 Team: Flank Rushes I_War Infidels Two flanks perform rushes while the pocket player booms.
 Team: Lakota Push I_Claudius Infidels Aggressive team expansion across the centre using a Lakota pocket.
 Team: Lakota Sneak I_War Infidels More adventurous use of a Lakota pocket.
 Team: Leapfrog I_War Infidels Jumping into your allies expansion to quicky grab the strategic land.
 Team: Pocket Boom I_War Infidels The pocket player booms, the flank players defend and raid.
 Team: Push Through I_War Infidels An aggressive push up the centre throug pace to split your enemy.
 Team: Rush, Raid support I_War Infidels One player rushes while the adjacent player fast raid/supports.
 Team: Team Turtle I_War Infidels Forget military, use the East Meets West map to secure a team boom.
 Two minute rush I_War Infidels Ultra fast rush to hit the enemy capital by the 2 minute mark
 Uses and abuses of light cavalry I_Rapscallion Infidels A little used unit has it's places on RoN, and also in this strategy section.
 War's strategy secrets I_War Infidels Strategy and tactics acording to War, a lot of good info and tips.

 General strategy

 Strategy Author Site Description
 40 tips AoR_Bremidon RoN Heaven Nice collection of 40 tips
 Accumulation of Knowledge KBS_Gladiator Homepage Mathmatical analysis of knowledge accumulation with recommendations
 Ancient Age Raiding El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Current thinking on ancient raiding
 BHG strategy guide BHG BHG BHG strategy guides written by the playtesters and developers
 Booming BHG BHG BHG guide to booming
 Border pushing _ZenGraffix MFO Control the map and resources with this border pushing guide
 Combat throughout the ages magiconexxx RoN Oracle A guide for all skill levels
 Counter strategies BHG BHG How to cope with somebody elses strategies.
 Defending cavalry raiding half_lotus RoN Universe How do deal with those pesky murderous raiders
 Defending the raid _RU_Deadman RU Clan Site Quick info on defending against the HA raid
 Defending the rush Heavens_Myst MFO Heavens_Myst guide. Useful info but may not cope with a fast rush
 Despot RaR KRG_Redfish KRG Clan Site Combined despot rush and raid
 Die slowly! BHG BHG How to go kicking and screaming
 Diplomacy FAQ Raptor_t9 Infidels FAQ on the diplomacy game in Rise of nations
 Efficient Ancient-Age Scouting KBS_Gladiator Homepage Scouting for rares and ruines with ancient units.
 Essential expert strategy tips Hal RoN Universe Useful collection of tips
 Got Yomi? Brodie MFO As much about philosophy as strategy
 Great Lakes Econ Strat KRG_Jups KRG Clan Site Tips on a good start for this map.
 Kamikaze rush El_Capitan_ RoN Heaven Full on ancient rush
 Managing the economy Heavens_Myst MFO Heavens_Myst guide to economic booming
 Micromanagement _RU_Vilex RU Clan Site Some general ideas on micro-management
 Microsoft hints Microsoft Microsoft A Microsoft hint page on the official site
 Nation Combo Strategies El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Team Combos inspired by AoI's summer tournament.
 Perfect City Management History Guy RoN Heaven A few basic pointers on city management.
 Player Matchup Strategies El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Team tit-bits from El_Capitan
 Playing Economic Nations FusterCluck MFO The closest thing to build orders in RoN
 Playing Tougher Nomad_oWn MFO How to win against tougher AI in single player
 Raiding For Experts KRG_Redfish KRG Clan Site A detailed analysis of raiding.
 Random Map Builds FusterCluck MFO The closest thing to build orders in RoN
 Rise Of Nations Blitzkreig History Guy RoN Heaven A few basic pointers with a German slant. But don't auto-scout,
 Rise Of Nations Strategy Guide Dibyajyoti Deb Deb's RoN Page Large Document on general RoN information and Nation guides.
 RoN guide for dummies RoadRunner/ SarumanX AOI Clan Excellent starting place for beginers
 Rushing BHG BHG BHG guide to rushing
 Southwest Mesa guide jedianakinsolo RoN Universe Help on this tricky map to navigate
 Strategies, Hints, Gameplay, Tips Unknown Indews Two pages of tips and hints
 Strategy tips at RoN Universe 1210MKII/ BLUEBOY RoN Universe {BluT}1210MKII & {BluT}BLUEBOY large article with full of tips
 Syncronised Power Rush KRG_Hasufel KRG Clan Site A doubling rush designed to eliminate a player.
 The 150 rush TWC_Tannenbaum MFO A guide by TWC_Tannenbaum to a delayed rush with a good economy.
 Tricks and tactics Brian Reynolds RoN Universe From the developer himself
 Using your army to the max jedianakinsolo RoN Universe Tips on army management
 Water maps and economy _RU_Fogel RU Clan Site A guide to exploiting the economy of the water

 Nation Specific Strategy

 Strategy Author Site Description

Americans

Aztecs

 Aztec 2:45 rush HFA, FusterCluck MFO A fast Aztec rush
 Aztec LI/HC Raid to Gunpowder Age El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Slow your opponent down with raiding while advancing
 Aztec nation blue_myriddn MFO General article though no real strategy
 Aztec offensive kAbt RoN Heaven A strong gunpowder or enlightenment age attack
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details

Bantu

 Bantu Biffo AU_Humble AU Clan Site A fast raid strategy for pre-TaP RoN
 Bantu nation blue_myriddn MFO General article and a few tips for Bantu
 Bantu slinger/archer rush Apollyon TWC Forums More of a raid really designed to kill enemy economy
 Fast HA Raiding I_War Infidels Very early HA raiding before a counter is available.
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 The Bantu RoganRepublic TOC Clan General guidelines

British

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 How to play the British Out4Blood Out4Blood's RoN Blog General info with other links

Chinese

 Chinese border push Out4Blood Out4Blood's RoN Blog Make use of those early large cities in a land grab
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 How to play the Chinese Out4Blood Out4Blood's RoN Blog General info with other links
 The Chinese ElectricSheepDream, RoganRepublic TOC Clan General guidelines

Dutch

 How to play the Dutch Pete Pete's RoN Blog A good look at the Dutch uniqueness with guideline strategy.

Egyptians

 The Egypcians I_Coriolan_pt I_Coriolan_pt Home General strategy on the Egyptian nation.
 Egyptian one city raiding half_lotus RoN Universe Fast raiding for an early advantage
 Hanging Gardens Military Boom El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog A fast ecoomic ramp allowing simutaneous army build up
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details

French

 French 150 rush half_lotus RoN Universe The 150, tweaked for the French bonuses
 French FA/HC Assault El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Using the market to provide a constant stream of FA/HC
 French No Rax El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Reliant on French calvary and siege.
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details

Germans

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 German 100 rush Sicilian_Don RoN Heaven Delayed rush hitting with 6 HI, 2 LI, 2 Archers
 German 200 attack half_lotus RoN Universe German 200 Medieval to Gunpowder attack

Greek

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 Royal companion raid Apollyon TWC Forums Jump to medieval then heavy raid
 Rise of Greece Carch _/\ C's Site o' Fun Help with those poor starters

Incan

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 HC Metal Workers United El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Maximising the Inca minig bonus to fund a heavy HC raid.
 Of Silver & Gold Brodie MFO General article though no real strategy

Indians

Iroquois

 Iroquois Aggression Thaomir RoN Universe Aggressive early scouting by the Iroquois, requiring good micro skills
 Iroquois Delayed Rush I_Tiger Infidels Heavy scouting and early classical rushing strategy
 The BSU (blow stuff up) AU_Humble AU Clan Site Early commando assault to take the capital.

Japanese

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 Two minute rush I_War Infidels Ultra fast rush to hit the enemy capital by the 2 minute mark

Koreans

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 HC HI FA rush Apollyon TWC Forums A ten minute attack with a loarf force
 Korean Militia Rush Beertender KRG Clan Site Risky strategy, adding your citizends in to beef up a rush.
 Korean nation Nomad_oWn MFO General article and tips on Koreans
 Korean Religion Assault KRG_Redfish KRG Clan Site Using all of the Korean bonuses in a combined strategy.

Lakota

 Lakota Crusher KRG_4Stars KRG Clan Site Kill the Lakota off early with a heavy HA raid.
 Lakota Mania Epic_ReQuieM RoN Universe Lakota citizen rush!
 Team: Lakota Push I_Claudius Infidels Aggressive team expansion across the centre using a Lakota pocket.
 Lakota Rush I_War Infidels Yes, Lakota too can perform an ancient HI rush!
 Team: Lakota Sneak I_War Infidels More adventurous use of a Lakota pocket.
 Lakota Counter Rush El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Aggressive Lakota counter strategy reliant on moving capital for defence.
 Lakota-Spanish Tower Rush El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog A progression of MaX_Dreadlock's Lakota Tower Rush.

Maya

 Fast Maya raid Thaomir RoN Universe Good land map strategy
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details

Mongols

 Fast HA Raiding I_War Infidels Very early HA raiding before a counter is available.
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 Mongol Horde Raid KRG_Redfish KRG Clan Site A slightly delayed heavy Age III raid.
 Mongol raiding Lex_Jort MFO A guide by Lex_Jort to the Infamous Mongol raiding (pre patch 3).
 Mongol Rush Raid AU_Humble AU Clan Site Your enemy will assume a raid is coming, it is, but so is an army.

Nubians

 Fast HA Raiding I_War Infidels Very early HA raiding before a counter is available.
 General strategy ElectricSheepDream TOC Clan General strategy and walk through the ages
 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details

Persians

 Ancient Raiding Onwards AU_Humble AU Clan Site Progress from an acient age raid fror Persians.

Romans

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 Roman aggression strategy half_lotus RoN Heaven Aggressive strategy using quick raiding, fort border pushing and more
 Roman Despot Rush El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Another Roman Rush variant, this time utilising the Despotic Government in TaP
 The Roman rump Apollyon TWC Forums AKA The Shadowz combo rush
 Two minute rush I_War Infidels Ultra fast rush to hit the enemy capital by the 2 minute mark
 Wonder castle push TravisJ RoN Universe Utilising the Roman bonuses and complimented with wonders

Russians

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 Rusian Passive Aggressive El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog Buying time to get yourself going.

Spanish

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 Lakota-Spanish Tower Rush El_Capitan Out4Blood's RoN Blog A progression of MaX_Dreadlock's Lakota Tower Rush,
 Spanish classical attack jedianakinsolo RoN Universe Delayed rush for the spanish early game
 Spain fast tech TWC_Archibald TWC Forums Origina strategy from TWC_Shadowz
 Spanish Sci 2 AU_niDe AU Clan Site Maximise the early Spanish bouns

Turks

 General strategy BHG BHG General strategy and nation specific details
 Turkish 200 AU_Humble AU Clan Site Siege heavy, good against Maya
 Turkish General Lee AU_nevermore AU Clan Site Early med attack based around a general and free siege
 Turkish rush Unknown MFO A delayed but weak turkish rush, no siege!

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