Which formation should i use?

[big_seventy]

Hello everyone, I am pretty new to this game and have two formations which I primarily play.
First one is my spread out formation:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h78/big_seventy/Spread.jpg

The other is my turtle:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h78/big_seventy/Turtle.jpg

Just wondering if I could have some suggestions to which one you think is better and how either could be improved. Also, please give me reasons for any changes you think i should make, because I am still learning. :)

Thanks a bunch

[powza]

Witch position in the spread form is terrible. 9/10 people will roast a witch first turn

[big_seventy]

Hmm yeh your right there, i just usually hope for the first turn and then barrier it in if its in danger. I guess thats not a very good strategy though lol. If i moved both witches in one square towards the centre, would that be better?

[johannhowitzer]

They need to be back at least a square, for one thing. Where they are right now, they could easily get struck by a Lightning Ward. Unless you're going for a Bomb formation, never put Pyros or Witches in the front two rows, it's asking for a first-turn loss.

[powza]

Also in the turtle formation I would recommend that you change the witch closest to the wall to an assassin and also move the other witch and barrier ward back a few squares. BW will be easily killed my opponents magic units in its current position.

[~SlayeR~]

Use neither.

They are both no good.

[powza]

Yeah just use Miths form all the time like Stiffy does :p

[~SlayeR~]

I dont use it all the time. :p

[powza]

Hehehe
<---Smartass!
You are correct though, both forms do blow.

[big_seventy]

Well could you tell me a better formation to use, or help me change mine to make it better then?

[powza]

Also in the turtle formation I would recommend that you change the witch closest to the wall to an assassin and also move the other witch and barrier ward back a few squares. BW will be easily killed my opponents magic units in its current position.

I did

[big_seventy]

Oh ok thanks, sorry i thought you said not to use either as they were rubbish.

[powza]

Adapt the turt a bit and it could be ok

[~SlayeR~]

Good 2 witch sets same sides are tough to beat ... If the person is good. :p

[Match Strike]

Use neither.

They are both no good.
Veeery helpful post.

I like the idea of a spread, you should work with that. I'd move the knights and especially witches in a bit more though. In the cornered form, move the ward back at least 1 space.

[Ninai]

Id play with that turtle,just put the central witch and BW one space back,so theyre not so hurtable..

Spread is also nearly usable,there is big danger of getting your witch fried or shot by scout. Put both your witches to place which is out scouts range.. or at least near some safe hiding place where you can heal them later.