How XP scales from damage value versus raw damage, why naval gameplay on large maps feels different, and how to claim geological rift spots on Thaumcraft maps.
Tags: beyond all reason, bar xp, unit experience, geothermal power, thaumcraft, bar sea combat, bar mechanics
XP gain in BAR does not work on flat damage dealt. The formula starts with unit value: metal cost plus energy cost divided by sixty. That number represents the target priority weight. Units prioritize damaged high-value targets because the relative XP payoff favors them.
The XP reward from damaging a unit scales with the power differential between attacker and defender. A weak unit damaging a strong unit earns more XP per point of damage than a strong unit hitting something weaker. This prevents powerful units from snowballing XP while they stomp easy targets and rewards underdogs for doing meaningful damage.
Thaumcraft maps feature geological rift formations that function as geothermal power plant sites. When you spot a rift, right-click it with a constructor to place a geothermal plant. These spots provide strong passive energy generation without the wind variability of windmills.
Geothermal placement does not appear on every map. Players unfamiliar with Thaumcraft maps often miss these resources entirely. Check the terrain for rift formations near your forward positions when the map loads.
Sea-based gameplay on massive maps like Supreme presents unique strategic considerations. Naval units control territory differently than land armies. Ship production timelines, torpedo coverage, and amphibious landing timing all shift the meta compared to land-focused matches.
Creed of Champions covers advanced mechanics like these in training sessions. Members learn XP trading strategies, geothermal map knowledge, and naval timing through coordinated team practice. Beginners get patient explanations while veterans refine their optimization.
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