Aeneas of Troy wrote:
Actually, I usually prioritize upgrading my navy above ground troops and even aircraft. Without a solid navy, it is nearly impossible to win. The range that you get from upgrading ships insures little to no casualties and allows free bombardment and protection from amphibious invasion. They allow you to cover your own transports as they take over prime coastal cities. And since I usually have at least 20 vessels by day 35, I don’t think it a waste of resources. I think that upgrading your ships IS how you win games, I can’t think of much else that is more important.
Taking land / cities is the key to success in my opinion and rarely does investing in naval units early make this process faster. I'm guessing you can get an exrta 5 infantry with the same time/resources it would take to build a frigate or destroyer for example.
As the economy grows adding Artillery becomes and option and I still think MRLS is the only option that makes sense.