I like to turtle, providing the impression that I will just survive in shame, but in the end always try to make a move that ruins it for another player (sometimes the one who caused my turtling). My small bit of revenge to get my spite out, and then I can at least say I didn't survive in whole shame
But it also depends if you're looking to medal, and the situation. For example, in one ranked game I played, I had a horrible start, and everyone around me attacked from the start because I was experienced. I held off most of it, but was left with three outposts and in last. They thought I was done, and left me alone. With some diplomacy, and a lot of good strategy, I eliminated two players, convinced others to eliminate two others, and mined my way from 8th to third. Bam, medal.
It depends on the severity of the situation
A wise guy's always right; even when he's wrong he's right
-Lefty, Donnie Brasco
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