Paranoia [TH8 Farming Base]

Harbinger
Definition: a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

The design of this base is inspired by Labyrinth typed bases by Toby: http://forum.supercell.net/showthrea...cussion-thread

The base is designed in such a way to make it as difficult as possible for enemy deployment of troops by making them guess and anticipate where the traps are instead of using brute force attacks. Sieves are incorporated into the design to lure troops to their respective targets. Eg. Giants to defenses, goblins to resources etc.

Traps are then placed strategically based on the building location. Eg. After a group of giants meet a tesla, there will be a spring trap to remove some giants before they can advance to the defensive building. The idea here is to isolate and reduce the number of tanks as they plough through the base to make the rest of the troops more vulnerable. One trap leads to the another and thus the name Harbinger.

Overall, the base's purpose is reducing the amount of damage done to the base as possible while prioritizing the respective choice of resource and simultaneously keeping the base vibrant and fun.

Strengths:
-mass funneling to siphon troops into one tight spot for splash
-multiple traps placed strategically to mess with the enemy's mind
-sieves to separate troop archetypes eg. giants from goblins.
-triangulated defenses with AoE well covered
-almost centralised clan castle
-well protected gold and elixir storages
-storages can be interchanged depending on priority

Weaknesses:
-Core mortar exposed to dual lightning, leaving part of the base vulnerable without splash support
-Scouting troops may trigger traps prematurely
-Requires both high level splash (eg. mortar) and point defenses (eg. cannon) to work effectively.
-Vulnerable to Archer Queen in the early stages
-Not completely anti-hog (testing in progress)

Screenshots:

Enemy vision:

http://i.imgur.com/V4UGnPL.png

Actual vision:

http://i.imgur.com/ivm3ry9.png

Triangular defenses:

http://i.imgur.com/6pInOVD.png

Spring traps placed such that giants get springed twice. Once at the entrance, second at the inner pathing while funneling makes tier 1 troops vulnerable to splash from both wizard tower and mortar.

http://i.imgur.com/VtDPa2z.png
http://i.imgur.com/zwv0XfR.png

More funneling to remove giants. Bomb at entrance to weaken tier 1 troops.

http://i.imgur.com/ENc8vHI.png

Mass deployment of air-borne troops will face an air-mine. Example shown here are mass balloons taking heavy damage from the air mine and subsequently cleaned up by the wizard tower.

http://i.imgur.com/MBYiEgL.png
http://i.imgur.com/cS7XNQ8.png

Elixir storages placed on the outer perimeter tanks damage from snipers while allowing the core mortar to pummel enemies with splash:

http://i.imgur.com/P2sicA5.png

Some replays:

http://i.imgur.com/tzHMpTC.png
http://i.imgur.com/hykMdQ3.png

Will upload more replays when possible. Constructive feedbacks are welcomed. :D






Updates:

18/1/14 2308hrs: Added new defense log, repositioning of defenses and triangulated defense feature.
19/1/14 2243hrs: Added more defense logs
20/1/14 1710hrs: Modified outer funneling for better AI pathing

May sound like a silly question but how do you make those lines and circles in the pics?

P.S. the base is good.

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Originally Posted by Ervin

May sound like a silly question but how do you make those lines and circles in the pics?

P.S. the base is good.

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Haha i opened the picture with paint and worked with what tools i had in there.

Thanks. :D

Although this base seems good they weren't serious attacks, I would like to see someone actually have a go at pummeling this base i to the ground, also could I have a look at some replays in your clan

Good effort, but as mentioned this design needs some more serious testing. None of the replays featured an AQ attack (which is TH8's biggest fear). One of them was an auto-win (dropped BK and End Battle) and another was a sniper. You're at Gold II so there's a good chance you'll eventually encounter an attack with an Archer Queen so maybe you can keep us posted. :)

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Originally Posted by MarionCast

Good effort, but as mentioned this design needs some more serious testing. None of the replays featured an AQ attack (which is TH8's biggest fear). One of them was an auto-win (dropped BK and End Battle) and another was a sniper. You're at Gold II so there's a good chance you'll eventually encounter an attack with an Archer Queen so maybe you can keep us posted. :)

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Yup. Had one. Not too long ago. :rolleyes: That attack took out the entire southern part of my base. 2 gold storages breached. Had to reposition all my defenses thereafter.

Updated thread with new positioning of base and new defense log.

I've never been a fan of labyrinth bases:

Simple barch army with a few giants and rage are all you need to three star. WBs are not needed, and heroes can discharge traps. I'm sorry, but as a th8 myself, labyrinths don't work against serious farmers.

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Originally Posted by J011Y1ND1AN

I've never been a fan of labyrinth bases:

Simple barch army with a few giants and rage are all you need to three star. WBs are not needed, and heroes can discharge traps. I'm sorry, but as a th8 myself, labyrinths don't work against serious farmers.

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Thats true. But nevertheless, labyrinth bases add more fun, vibrancy and versality over the mundane stagnant bases that u see and loot everyday.

For me, i strike out a balance between both fun and farming. :D

Cheers.

Awesome farming base, and nice defenses!

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Originally Posted by ClashTV

Awesome farming base, and nice defenses!

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Thanks. Awaiting more tests and adjustments from attacks.