Real-Time Decision-Making: How Do You Prioritize Commands in High-Pressure Scenarios?

[Blitz]

In strategy games, the speed of the decisions we make are crucial. When bad guys are coming and I'm under pressure, I'm always confused on what to do. I do know it's proper to act fast and counter them. My main concern is to defend myself and my soldiers. However, there are certain situations when such an approach might not work.

So, how do I prioritize commands in high pressure scenarios?

 

[Battlemind]

Usually, I focusing on the most immediate threats or tasks that will have the biggest impact. For example, when I am playing StarCraft, I focus on defending my base and in the mean time while queuing reinforcements. I also group similar tasks, like resource gathering or unit production, so that I can make better decisions.