The numbers are a factor in DFO, but not as much as people think. In reality, a skilled players, with maxxed weapons and mastery, as most of these enemies have, is capable of defeating 3 to 5 alone. That is a key factor.

In addition,they are a unit. If you had time or took time to watch them, rarely do they run off to do their own thing or leave the safety of their units. They had spent the last two weeks probing Andruk's defenses and resolve. And most likely were aware of the best time to strike. The fight itself was epic. They had the advantage, in that they controlled key areas of the city and the bank, which made it impossible to resupply inside the city, and they had allies who controlled approaches to the city, so that supplies could not be brought in. That was critical to their success.

I also noted that there were many leaders. I understand the need to have group leaders, but they should be executing directives from one single leader. I note this, only because it seems so many go their own way on our side. A concerted attack or defense, organized with the right tactics in DFO is not only effective, but can easily over come the advantages of higher skill levels in this game world.

It is important to note that the loss of bindspots, while limiting, did not really impact a large number of people, although I have heard this used as an excuse. Many found themselves in reasonable spots to Andruk, the problem was that 2' and 3's tried to come back, rather than a rally spot to build numbers, and were overwhelmed on the way by superior numbers of roaming bands of enemy. This, along with the highly charged state within the city walls, made it more confusing. There simply is not an easy "we coulda, shoulda, woulda" answer which will meet the needs of most. It was a multitude of things, which is normal in any battle. The trick will be in ensuring it never, ever happens that way again.

As noted by Sun Tzu;
The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable.

This was not the case in Andruk. It probably should have been, but on that day, was not. No finger pointing, no blame, just something to learn from and change.

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