Middle Ground - Revision history

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	Middle Ground is the 17th level in Populous The Beginning, where the player faces all the 3 tribes. It is the second of the 4 vertical planets. The level introduces the [[Guest_Spell]] [[Armageddon]]. It is one of the most famous and played online levels as well - in [[Multiplayer]], it goes by the name [[Pressure_Point\|Pressure Point]].		Middle Ground is the 17th level in Populous The Beginning, where the player faces all the 3 tribes. It is the second of the 4 vertical planets. The level introduces the [[Guest_Spell\|guest spell]] [[Armageddon]]. It is one of the most famous and played online levels as well - in [[Multiplayer]], it goes by the name [[Pressure_Point\|Pressure Point]].

	==Starting Speech==		==Starting Speech==

Divinity at 21:33, 28 May 2019

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			Middle Ground is the 17th level in Populous The Beginning, where the player faces all the 3 tribes. It is the second of the 4 vertical planets. The level introduces the [[Guest_Spell]] [[Armageddon]]. It is one of the most famous and played online levels as well - in [[Multiplayer]], it goes by the name [[Pressure_Point\|Pressure Point]].

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	==Setting==		==Setting==

	This level is set up as a large landmass ~~and is rather complicated to explain~~. Each tribe ~~(including your own)~~ starts with a large ~~landmass~~ with three paths leading to other ~~large landmasses~~. The central paths lead to the central [[Stone Head]] that is positioned on top of a hill that looks like a large staircase from all directions. The side paths lead to other enemy bases directly (these can all be accessed from the centre as well). ~~Your~~ base is positioned on the northwest landmass with the [[Dakini]] base to the east, the [[Matak]] base to the south and the [[Chumara]] base to the southeast. ~~You~~ must pass by the [[Stone Head]] for the most direct path to the [[Chumara]] base. All three enemy tribes start off with developed bases but will continue to build more buildings. ~~You start~~ off with a few completed [[hut]]s as well as all ~~your~~ training huts complete. There are plenty of ~~wildmen~~ and trees on this map, especially on the paths leading to other areas.		This level is set up as a large (identical, almost symmetrical) landmass. Each tribe starts with a large chunk of land with three paths leading to other twin settlements. The central paths lead to the central [[Stone Head]] that is positioned on top of a hill that looks like a large staircase from all directions. The side paths lead to other enemy bases directly (these can all be accessed from the centre as well). The player's base is positioned on the northwest landmass with the [[Dakini]] base to the east, the [[Matak]] base to the south and the [[Chumara]] base to the southeast. The player must pass by the [[Stone Head]] for the most direct path to the [[Chumara]] base. All three enemy tribes start off with developed bases but will continue to build more buildings. Blue starts off with a few completed [[hut]]s as well as all the training huts complete. There are plenty of [[Wildmen]] and trees on this map, especially on the paths leading to other areas.

	'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Dakini]], [[Chumara]], [[Matak]]		'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Dakini]], [[Chumara]], [[Matak]]

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	''"I sense a great struggle ahead. The Chumara, Dakini and Matak are massing their forces against us."''		''"I sense a great struggle ahead. The Chumara, Dakini and Matak are massing their forces against us."''

			<html5media height="720" width="1280">https://ts.popre.net/files/mp3s/Level%2017%20-%20Introduction.mp3</html5media>

	==Setting==		==Setting==

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	==Setting==		==Setting==

	~~You start off on an area which~~ is a ~~medium height~~ and ~~has~~ three paths ~~coming out of the area~~. ~~One leads~~ to the [[~~Dakini~~]] ~~village~~ that is on a ~~similar area to yours~~. The other ~~path goes~~ to the [[Matak]] ~~tribe which is symmetrical~~ to the [[~~Dakini~~]]~~'s village and~~ the ~~middle path goes to a smaller area which has steps going to a~~ [[Stone Head]]~~. The~~ [[Chumara]]'s base ~~is symmetrical~~ to ~~yours too~~. ~~Each base is connected~~ to ~~two~~ other ~~bases and the middle ground~~.		This level is set up as a large landmass and is rather complicated to explain. Each tribe (including your own) starts with a large landmass with three paths leading to other large landmasses. The central paths lead to the central [[Stone Head]] that is positioned on top of a hill that looks like a large staircase from all directions. The side paths lead to other enemy bases directly (these can all be accessed from the centre as well). Your base is positioned on the northwest landmass with the [[Dakini]] base to the east, the [[Matak]] base to the south and the [[Chumara]] base to the southeast. You must pass by the [[Stone Head]] for the most direct path to the [[Chumara]] base. All three enemy tribes start off with developed bases but will continue to build more buildings. You start off with a few completed [[hut]]s as well as all your training huts complete. There are plenty of wildmen and trees on this map, especially on the paths leading to other areas.

	'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Dakini]], [[Chumara]], [[Matak]]		'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Dakini]], [[Chumara]], [[Matak]]

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==

	~~All tribes attack each other throughout the level eirther by the middle or via the side-paths. Each tribe tries to worship the~~ [[~~Stone Head~~]] and ~~fight the other tribes off using~~ many [[~~troops~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~spell~~]]s~~. Leave them to it~~ and ~~build~~ [[~~tower~~]]s ~~down~~ your paths to ~~defend yourself~~. If you ~~would like~~ to ~~cut off your side-paths use~~ [[~~erode~~]] or [[~~flatten~~]] ~~so that the tribes~~ can ~~then only attack via~~ the ~~middle path or by~~ [[~~balloon~~]]s.		To start off, build as many [[hut]]s as you can early on and [[convert]] as many [[wildmen]] as possible. Make sure to train at least ten [[warrior]]s, [[preacher]]s and [[firewarrior]]s for defense and consider training some more as the level progresses depending on how much you need them.

			Position your trained units to patrol in the southeast portion of your base so that they can run over to any of the three paths to deal with enemy attacks. Your [[Shaman]] should be placed in a [[Guard Tower]] on the hill overlooking the central path for extended spell range. Later on, you should build a [[Balloon Hut]] for her to be transported in and place a [[firewarrior]] in her [[Guard Tower]] instead. Charge [[Erode]] early in order to cut off enemy access by land from all three paths as soon as you can. Do not worry about the [[Stone Head]], no tribe will take control of it long enough to get the spell for a long while. If anyone does, make sure to kill the worshippers before they get the spell.

	~~If you wait long enough~~ the [[~~Dakini~~]] ~~eventually get~~ [[Armageddon]] ~~from~~ the [[~~Stone Head~~]] ~~and cast~~ it~~. So try~~ your ~~best to stop every tribe from getting~~ to the ~~hill~~ and ~~worship it for yourself. Alternatively aggressively attack via~~ the ~~side-~~paths ~~and destroy~~ the ~~enemies around you~~.		All enemy tribes will use the paths to attack by land in this level, either to attack an enemy base or to fight over the central [[Stone Head]] containing the [[Armageddon]] spell. You will be attacked early so make sure you have a defense set up early. The [[Matak]] will also build a [[Boat Hut]] to attack by boat and the [[Chumara]] will build a [[Balloon Hut]] to attack by balloon. Make it a priority to get your [[Shaman]] in a balloon to fly over and destroy these buildings before the enemy can make use of them. If you do this and also manage to [[erode]] the three paths, you can eventually stop the enemy from attacking your base.

	You can use the ~~same tactics as~~ you use ~~on multiplayer~~ [[~~Pressure Point~~]], ~~however~~ the ~~AI is not as intelligent as real players, so you~~ should ~~find it easier!~~		Once the enemy are unable to attack you at all, keep working on increasing your population by building as many [[hut]]s as possible. You can use your [[Shaman]] and her devastating spells to destroy the tribes one by one or cut off all access to the central [[Stone Head]] with more [[Erode]] spells and send some followers to get the [[Armageddon]] spell. If you plan to use the [[Armageddon]] spell, train all your followers into equal numbers of [[warrior]]s and [[firewarrior]]s ([[preacher]]s and [[brave]]s aren't very useful here) and cast the spell anywhere. With a large population of these trained units it should be easy to finish the enemy tribes.

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TedTycoon at 13:18, 7 December 2007

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	You can use the same tactics as you use on multiplayer [[Pressure Point]], however the AI is not as intelligent as real players, so you should find it easier!		You can use the same tactics as you use on multiplayer [[Pressure Point]], however the AI is not as intelligent as real players, so you should find it easier!

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	*This level is practically identical to the [[multiplayer]] level: [[Pressure Point]].
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TedTycoon at 21:58, 25 February 2007

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	All tribes attack each other throughout the level eirther by the middle or via the side-paths. Each tribe tries to worship the [[Stone Head]] and fight the other tribes off using many [[troops]] and [[spell]]s. Leave them to it and build [[tower]]s down your paths to defend yourself. If you would like to cut off your side-paths use [[erode]] or [[flatten]] so that the tribes can then only attack via the middle path or by [[balloon]]s.		All tribes attack each other throughout the level eirther by the middle or via the side-paths. Each tribe tries to worship the [[Stone Head]] and fight the other tribes off using many [[troops]] and [[spell]]s. Leave them to it and build [[tower]]s down your paths to defend yourself. If you would like to cut off your side-paths use [[erode]] or [[flatten]] so that the tribes can then only attack via the middle path or by [[balloon]]s.

	If you wait long enough the [[Dakini]] eventually get [[Armageddon]] from the [[Stone Head]] and cast it. So try your best to stop ~~the~~ every tribe from getting to the hill and worship it for yourself. ~~If you do not wish to then~~ attack via the side-paths and ~~destory~~ the enemies around you.		If you wait long enough the [[Dakini]] eventually get [[Armageddon]] from the [[Stone Head]] and cast it. So try your best to stop every tribe from getting to the hill and worship it for yourself. Alternatively aggressively attack via the side-paths and destroy the enemies around you.

	You can use the same tactics as you use on [[Pressure Point]], however the AI ~~arn't that~~ intelligent so you ~~don't have to go too far.~~		You can use the same tactics as you use on multiplayer [[Pressure Point]], however the AI is not as intelligent as real players, so you should find it easier!

	{{Note\|		{{Note\|
	*This level is practically ~~identicle~~ to the [[multiplayer]] level: [[Pressure Point]].		*This level is practically identical to the [[multiplayer]] level: [[Pressure Point]].
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TedTycoon at 18:46, 13 February 2007

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	''Notes: First encounter of Armageddon.''		''Notes: First encounter of Armageddon.''

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DakiniShaman at 16:03, 6 May 2006

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{{Infobox Levels
|Level = Middle Ground
|Image = middle_ground.jpg
|Mode = [[Singleplayer]]
|Players = 4
|Heads = 1
|VOK = 0
|Ally = N/A
|Difficulty = Very Hard
}}

''Notes: First encounter of Armageddon.''