Noob Guide

ATTERO'S NOOB GUIDE TO RANDOM ABDUCTION HITS

DO NOT (JUST DON'T)
-Do Not Hit KDs that are bigger than us or in warring range. To be clear give it a 15-20% smaller than us and below.
-Do Not Hit a single KD more than (2) two times a day. We do not want relations/ops. If the date is 23rd/24th additional hits will be considered.
-Do Not Hit into Hostiles. Don't attract unwanted bad attention.
-Do Not Hit into tagged KDs. If you think it is bullshit then SN (Snatch News) to help in decision making.
-Do Not Hit Sages (They currently have -50% gains against ambush attacks).
-Do Not Hit into WAR. Unacceptable in every way.

DO THIS (YES, YOU HAVE TO)
-Do Take intel Spy on Science (SoS). Make sure they have enough.
-Do Take intel Survey. You want 0% Univerisities.
-Do Take intel Spy on Throne (SoT). Take note of GBP, you don't want any.
-Do Take intel Spy on Military (SoM). If they are attackers army may be out.
-Do Hit within your NW range. Ideally 85-115% of your Networth. I like maxing 90-130%.
-Do Take note of our KD NW vs their KD NW. The less of a difference the higher your gains.
-Do Take not of target KDs stance. You want normal stance for best gains, avoid fortified if possible. Be careful of Aggresive, they could be ready for War/Retaliation.
-Do Request help from KD mates. Many will have tips and tricks. Stealth is precious and Target Sharing is good.

Tip #1-Hitting on the same island will reduce attack time, lowering windows of retaliation.
Tip #2-Always compare if troop loss vs scientiest gained will be worth hitting out.
Tip #3-Maximize hits. Would you rather land one hit on a TM 120% nw size or Three learns on attackers at 90-110% of your size?
Tip #4-Pay Attention to NWPA (Every Prov in Kd). Even if not Aggresive this will generally indicate how prepared they are.

NOTE: When CFs are secured we are fairly safe. That being said there is always risk for retal. Only take crazy risk if you know what you are doing. It takes experience to accurately guess what KDs will engage. There are always clueless and rogue players who will do stupid things.

NOTE: We will be operating from the bottom to mid ranks majority of the time. CFs won't be a luxury. Always Consider Semi-War Builds