TB Platoons [MEGA]

"ObiShenobi;c-1247837" wrote:
Deploying to the platoons and completing them gives your teams an edge in the combat missions... you want to do this first

It doesn't give that bonus until the NEXT phase. You don't always want to do them first. I've found Combat>Plt>Deploy. You want your best characters for the combat missions... to be able to finish all 6 rounds for the max number of points. Now, later on when there are multiple territories with specific characters.. it'll be a decision that you'll have to work out with your guild (that's the whole point).

There is really isn't a set order.. That's why I said combat/platoon first, then deploy. The first two will go back and forth as to which you do first...

"Ljaat;c-1247917" wrote:

It doesn't give that bonus until the NEXT phase.

Not true, in phase 5 there are also platoons that affect the territory where they are, you can check that now. And there is a suspicious looking platoon (vague description) in phase 3 also.

"Acrofales;c-1248223" wrote:

"Pyrefly;c-1247716" wrote:

"Ben_Sunwalker;c-1247687" wrote:

This is what I'm thinking. People are saying to go with: Combat > Platoon > deployment .
But I actually think the order should be: Platoon > Combat > Deployment
This way you can use the bonuses unlocked from Platoon on the combat missions, correct?
At least that's how I'm seeing it.
You fill Platoon first (with weak/required units), then you go into combat.
Could you care to help, @Pyrefly ?

The only platoon missions that affects the same territory they're in are the phase 6 platoon missions.
All other platoon missions affect future territories.

No. There's one in phase 3 (bottom, the power generator thing) and one in phase 5 (snowfields) that also affect the territory itself. The power generator one also affects the territory next to it (rear trenches). It's going to be a pain in the backside to coordinate that.

Well, as a general rule of thumb for your guild, just instruct them to go Platoon > Combat > Deployment, that way your guild won't miss the bonuses.

"Ben_Sunwalker;c-1248236" wrote:

"Acrofales;c-1248223" wrote:

"Pyrefly;c-1247716" wrote:

"Ben_Sunwalker;c-1247687" wrote:

This is what I'm thinking. People are saying to go with: Combat > Platoon > deployment .
But I actually think the order should be: Platoon > Combat > Deployment
This way you can use the bonuses unlocked from Platoon on the combat missions, correct?
At least that's how I'm seeing it.
You fill Platoon first (with weak/required units), then you go into combat.
Could you care to help, @Pyrefly ?

The only platoon missions that affects the same territory they're in are the phase 6 platoon missions.
All other platoon missions affect future territories.

No. There's one in phase 3 (bottom, the power generator thing) and one in phase 5 (snowfields) that also affect the territory itself. The power generator one also affects the territory next to it (rear trenches). It's going to be a pain in the backside to coordinate that.

Well, as a general rule of thumb for your guild, just instruct them to go Platoon > Combat > Deployment, that way your guild won't miss the bonuses.

But then someone will dump their combat squad into a platoon :persevere:

"Acrofales;c-1248223" wrote:

"Pyrefly;c-1247716" wrote:

"Ben_Sunwalker;c-1247687" wrote:

This is what I'm thinking. People are saying to go with: Combat > Platoon > deployment .
But I actually think the order should be: Platoon > Combat > Deployment
This way you can use the bonuses unlocked from Platoon on the combat missions, correct?
At least that's how I'm seeing it.
You fill Platoon first (with weak/required units), then you go into combat.
Could you care to help, @Pyrefly ?

The only platoon missions that affects the same territory they're in are the phase 6 platoon missions.
All other platoon missions affect future territories.

No. There's one in phase 3 (bottom, the power generator thing) and one in phase 5 (snowfields) that also affect the territory itself. The power generator one also affects the territory next to it (rear trenches). It's going to be a pain in the backside to coordinate that.

Yup. I was mistaken. You'll want to do those platoon missions before doing combat missions. Good catch.

"Acrofales;c-1248296" wrote:

"Ben_Sunwalker;c-1248236" wrote:

"Acrofales;c-1248223" wrote:

"Pyrefly;c-1247716" wrote:

"Ben_Sunwalker;c-1247687" wrote:

This is what I'm thinking. People are saying to go with: Combat > Platoon > deployment .
But I actually think the order should be: Platoon > Combat > Deployment
This way you can use the bonuses unlocked from Platoon on the combat missions, correct?
At least that's how I'm seeing it.
You fill Platoon first (with weak/required units), then you go into combat.
Could you care to help, @Pyrefly ?

The only platoon missions that affects the same territory they're in are the phase 6 platoon missions.
All other platoon missions affect future territories.

No. There's one in phase 3 (bottom, the power generator thing) and one in phase 5 (snowfields) that also affect the territory itself. The power generator one also affects the territory next to it (rear trenches). It's going to be a pain in the backside to coordinate that.

Well, as a general rule of thumb for your guild, just instruct them to go Platoon > Combat > Deployment, that way your guild won't miss the bonuses.

But then someone will dump their combat squad into a platoon :persevere:

Well that's hardly the devs fault.
I understand the frustration and the fact that people will mess up the first time around - but that's also part of gaming: having fun and coming up with strategies to overcome obstacles/achieve more things ingame.
I dont like to be spoon fed everything.

Heard a rumor that the Millenium Falcon will be a required Platoon ship (along with other LS-only ships). Is there any truth to this?

Also, it's going to be mighty hard to deploy ships if we can only use LS ships for both Platoon and Combat missions...

EDIT: Lol, M F is sensored

Nah. I mean, I did 10 platoon slots of rare characters and then fought two battles. Now I'm watching our progress and planning what I'll do tomorrow. It's fun!

I'm glad this isn't a second Galactic War.

Platoon toons. Does their gear make any difference towards tb points earned? Will the guild get more tb points by using a g11 toon vs a g6 in the platoons section?

"J3FF;c-1248665" wrote:
Platoon toons. Does their gear make any difference towards tb points earned? Will the guild get more tb points by using a g11 toon vs a g6 in the platoons section?

No, it doesn't matter for platoons. Use your weakest characters where possible to fill your 10 platoon spots.