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Casey Aug 23, 2016 @ 3:00pm
Forward Base and Firebase Difference?
What's the difference between these two?
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Dreaded88 Aug 24, 2016 @ 9:07am 
Big difference. Forward base is just a waypoint where vehicles/heli's don't lose supply that turn. Infantry gains 1 supple per turn while they rest there. It's just a waypoint to get supply further out. Firebase is a supply base just like your home base (except it won't resupply arty, you have to bring ammo from your home base). You can only build 1.

My strategy is to build 1 or 2 forward bases 10-12 hexes away from your main base (Huey range). Then extend on out another 10-12 hexes and build your firebase. This will give you huey coverage of most of the map. Get a tank in your firebase as it can resupply there. Get arty in the bases you can afford to.

Oh, and the other great thing about forward bases is that you can use green berets to train ARVN units there. You can train 2 of them for each fob, and you will need the free manpower as the game goes on.
Last edited by Dreaded88; Aug 24, 2016 @ 9:09am
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Casey Aug 24, 2016 @ 10:26am 
Ah, so Firebase is basically 2nd HQ point and the forward bases are more like resting spots to save on Supply. Haven't played in awhile so I couldn't remember the difference. IIRC, neither can be destroyed right?
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Dreaded88 Aug 24, 2016 @ 9:54pm 
Originally posted by Casey:
Ah, so Firebase is basically 2nd HQ point and the forward bases are more like resting spots to save on Supply. Haven't played in awhile so I couldn't remember the difference. IIRC, neither can be destroyed right?
Fob's can. Though it takes 2 successful enemy attacks and you can repair 1 hit. Not sure about FB's but that shouldn't ever happen with all the units moving in and out.
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KeenEye Dec 29, 2016 @ 2:39pm 
The firebase can definetly be destroyed just like the forward base (2 hits). It can be a campaign killer as you can't place a new one :OhNoBlue:

If you get too aggressive you can end up with an exposed firebase, and this usually happens when you try to place it on the far western end of the map early. It then becomes a prime target for NVA units to hit over and over again, which can be good if you have sufficient units to defend it or very bad if you don't.
Last edited by KeenEye; Dec 29, 2016 @ 2:39pm
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