The Archway! This is the primary spot to get to for teams starting at The Village. The number of players are 8, divided into two groups. Group one (1) consists of the Team Leader (TL), and five other members. It's best if the TL isn't an archer/crossbowman, as they are pretty vulnerable on this map. The team should consist of three archers/crossbowmen and three infantries. Group two (2) consist of two members, one archer/crossbowman and the other an infantry. They are at a more vulnerable position and their primary objective is to flank the enemy.
With this map it's likely that the other team rushes to the Middle Ruins, thus getting ac excellent spot to defend. But if they decide to attack The Archway then it's more likely that they will spread out their forces, then that they will go together. There's six different approach for the enemy, making it hard to defend all fronts.
This is the objective for members of group one (1):
- Infantry to the left: Will be stationed to defend and warn if the enemy approaches from that side. He will not counterattack but instead retreat into the green zone if attacked.
- Archers/Crossbowmen in the middle: They will try to shoot enemies either attacking or snipering from the Middle Ruins. This is a vulnerable position and these members need to aim and shoot quickly. Most of the time it's better to shoot fast and then hide thus preventing the enemy from trying a rush. Snipering from this position is hard as the enemy is better protected. These archers/crossbowmen will also function as a help to infantry in group one (1). They will shoot into a melee! Thus they need to be good at aiming!
- Infantry in the middle: Their objective is to guard the archers/crossbowmen. Their position may change depending on what the enemy does, and they are to move between the green zones in the middle. It should be decided who of them that will help the left infantry if the enemy attacks from that flank. The other one will then take a defensive stance to guard the middle archers/crossbowmen.
- Archer/Crossbowman to the left: This is a somewhat vulnerable position. His obective is to shoot against the Middle Ruin. If the enemy charges between The Archway and the Right Wall then he's to retreat behind a helping infantry.
This is the objective for members of group two (2):
- Infantry to the right: This position isn't one that is to be held at all cost. If attacked he and his archer will retreat back to The Archway. If The Archway is attacked he is to counterattack the enemy in the rear.
- Archer/Crossbowman to the right: His objective is to shoot against the Middle Ruins. If attacked he's to retreat to The Archway. If The Archway is attack he's to take a better position and attack the enemy in its rear. This is one of the more important roles on this map. Flanking the enemy succesfully will win the round.
Other information:
Attacking from all directions isn't possible for the enemy. They will only attack from two or three direction, and communication is the key to know where they are attacking.
If the enemy charges with Cavalry then it's impostant to stay close to the wall, and let the archers/crossbowmen shoot their horses.
This map could also be played with one or two Cavalry. Their objective would be to scout, and not attack untill our own infantry is engaged in melees with the enemy. An archer will not be able to both shoot into a melee and attacking a horse, thus would an successful attack draw the attention away from the melee and give us and advantage there.
