Thread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Pure Science Strategy
by chadisfredSo, I've played a few rounds on the board and on iOS. Now that I have a general understanding of game play and pace, I decided to try out a science-only strategy to see how that would play...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Chance of Success
by Buggy So for reasons of my own design, I wanted to know what would be the best of the lower cost improvements to put on a regular cruiser if you were to send it out solo against a single ancient...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Nice House rules?
by Ablomis Anyone has nice house rules (which have stood the test of time)?We were thinking about following:1) No ships building in attacked hex (Forces you to have an army rather than resources)2) No...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Strategies for Orion Hegemony or Terran?
by GamePlayaTim Hey guys, I was just looking for some strategies for the Hegemony and the Terrans. Thanks!
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: mechana start
by drakeavril Anyone try hunting ancients t1 with mechana?t1 explore hex 1t2 building cruisert3 put positron computer on interceptor and free slot in cruiser should win (maybe lose an interceptor)t4...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Draco, a pushover race?
by damong I see many people rate Draco very high and some even consider it the best race in the game. However in the 50+ games I've played, Draco really hasn't done that well, usually getting their...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: blocked from center. ..correct?
by elmsley4 4 player game. Friend built a 1 tile blocking me from the GCDC? Is this legal?
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: How to win against Ancients in an efficient...
by Paravastha When my group has played Eclipse, we tend to go for cruisers or dreadnoughts to deal with ancients. We haven't really figured out any ways to get good use out of interceptors. Some build...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: best ancient ship upgrade tile?
by Hathorian why?[poll=137463]
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: antimatter cannon
by Hathorian Do these get researched/used in your games? Their power requirement cost seems prohibitive (not to mention a high research cost). Does anyone use a house rule to help them (e.g. 3 power...
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Thread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Advanced Eclipse Strategy
by vandevrande First of all, I love Eclipse. I think this game has interesting mechanics and dynamics that fit a special niche within my play group. My intent with writing this is to open the dialogue...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: What type of population cube do you use for...
by bossebatong Obviously it depends on other factors, such as what race you are playing, what planets you currently have, what your long-term strategy is etc. And for orbitals you can't place a...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Draco
by kaneAAA Is draco overpowered if you have passive/ non-aggressive neighbours? If so, how is this avoided ?
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: 2 VPs or take the bonus for discovery tiles?
by bigGameGeek My group has just discovered this gem and it is all the talk right now for these last two weeks. But I'm just wondering how often people take the bonus for discovery tiles. So far in our...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Strong ship builds
by HoosierLife There was a post in a thread somewhere where someone listed like 8 really strong ship builds. If someone has a link that would suffice. If not, what are some of the strongest builds you...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Invincible to ancients
by Goldov Does upgrading ships with phase shield make ancients unable to hit you? Since they need to roll 6 + 2 - 1 = 7 which is impossible? so getting a phase shield u can send an interceptor with it...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: A very quick and dirty combat heuristic you...
by Creamsteak This comes to mind after my most recent game. I've basically always used some form of this when I play, but apparently it had not occurred to some of my friends. I understand it has...
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Thread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: general strategy - I need your advice!
by Starfox4 I'm fairly new to this game, but I really like it.I've only won one, and it was flukey. I'm interested in all your general strategies:Which races are overpowered/underpowered?Are any races...
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Thread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Planta vs Terran. Initiative is the key!
by Boomer1000 Just got through playing A 2 player game - Planta vs Terran. First I would like to say is playing Planta is a challenge. His ship templates might look ok initially, but his initiative is...
View ArticleThread: Eclipse:: Strategy:: Houserules for Orion and Eridani?
by Matjillam Hello fellow geeksWhile I LOOOOVE Eclipse, it really bugs me that Orion is just too strong overall and Eridani is just plain crap.All the other races have their strengths and weaknesses...
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