Timminz wrote:Soloman wrote:I noticed that out of 301 of the same game types mentioned you win 32% but when against frequently played opponents of yours(Baldadonis, barterer,etc) in the same game types it goes significantly down. BUt then that is a difference between you and I plus the factor that you commonly play with the same 3 or for opponents versus the same 1 opponent it does make an averaging difference with those games. and again I did stat that for the most part the more I play an individual the better my # look against them versus my overall #'s
Those games you see where I'm playing against the same people in 4 player games, is part of a series we're doing for fun, on every single map. I'm not really talking about that particular case, as I don't often play 4 player games (unless they're dubs). Most of the time I play 6 player games, and I still notice the same trend. Are you referring to 1v1 games? If so, then getting a better win percentage against one particular person, than you do against random opponents, just means that that person is not as good as your average "random" opponent. It's far from a trend that everyone will notice. If you're playing someone a lot, and you beat them more often than you normally win, there is someone who is getting a lower win percentage against a particular player than they do on average. The other guy.
Actually from what I have found in real life playing outside of CC as well when we talk a new person into playing against us they do better against me the 1st few games till I get feel for there play style, then we start to level out. I have friend Jim who's a drill Sargent in the National Guard he has us on record 68 games over the years with Him and I in either 3 or 4 player games of Classic or Castle we have a few other who regularly play also but not as frequently but 1 of the 2 of us has won 43 of those 68 games.
Some games he or I are the 1st out and others we are the last 2 but we always take every opportunity to take the other out. Again I chalk it up to knowing intimately how the other plays and the tactics we each use. This may not hold true to everyone But I have experienced the same in Pickup games of football the more we play the same people the more even the games get over time. Sorry got off on a tangent but as to what you are stating about the other person having a lower win% that is and is not true.
With random people you randomly win some and lose others but as they are also playing other random players there variables are the same and thus there win loss ratios fluctuate with no common control. Once you start playing 1 individual more frequently you can tally your game sin comparison with the common factor of that individual in it and then 2 or more other random players. This gives you a control against which you can base a separate win loss percentage which yes will be in 1 persons or the others favor but given time if you are equal players would balance out.
Now in your case the control is invalidated as you have 2 or more players as a base and with them being rotated it causes a further variable which changes the calculating ratio that should balance over time in single common player variable. Not saying anything disparaging at all just also pointing out that sadly as people learn your strategy they do better against you and you do not seem to adapt as greatly to them as they do to you. As an added factor of familiarity between my brother and I we have played almost 100 games outside of CC(compared to the 35 total non team here)with friends and family.
The majority of them being either 3 or 4 players also as it is hard to get more people to play in real world. In those Games my son was in the majority of and I am proud to say he had some of the most amazing luck with cards and dice I have ever seen as he won more of them then I or Anton(my brother). Point being that we as players against each other had more closely rated win loss percentages versus those we only played a few games with who had either extremely high or low win loss percentages against any one of in comparison.
In the 18 game that are disputed on here 7 of them did not have my both my brother and I as the last 2, Still bad in the eyes of many as roughly 60% of our 3 or 4 player games had us as the final 2. But in all aforementioned games when you read the logs see where armies are dropped and attack patterns you can objectively see a rationale that was based upon either opportunity due to someone else's attacks, securing a bonus or just a retaliatory strike back that gave opening which was seized upon after seeing vulnerability.
See I know that my brother is very bold in his attacks and pays little regard to defense. He builds large strike groups leaving little defense in his bonuses. He is also very retaliatory even to his detriment at times.He tends to go immediately after the game leader regardless of his strength at the time. Sometimes this pays off for him sometimes it does not. The Logs show I have been the victim of this behavior quite a few times but also often because I am cautious of it I am the beneficiary because I look for where he is going strike or wait for him to retaliate after a hard hit.
I for the most part play a more defensive game I prefer to let others box it out where I am not strong and try to avoid being in the path of main conflict as much as possible. I take strong strikes when I see opportunity and fortify my positions strongly whenever possible with troops spread out in smaller defensive positions over my secures areas. I fiercely defend my areas and Slowly work my way out although I will on occasion take bold shots when severely losing or way ahead as far as troops and bonuses. Overall I have a more level defensive strategy in my opinion then My Brothers.
It is this knowledge of what o expect that I use in every game against my brother as I have had years of experience in regards to his gameplay and he to mine. It does change the way I play against him but not in a favorable as I want him to win or I go easy on him. I always want to win I would rather he lose then defeat me in any game. He feels the same for the most part and probably more since I am the oldest. I always go out of my way to out play him and everyone else. The only advantage I have is in intelligence on his gameplay and his on mine which does change the course of the game when everyone else is random I do know what to expect from at least 1 opponent when he is in the game...