IMO gang banging (here after reffered to as GB, GBing, GBed, or GBers)
is interfering in a battle between two players to give one player an advantage over the other. This could be anything from spying on the opponenet providing information on troops and their movement or placing units to block paths the player could use for attack, to attacking the player. It is also 2 or more players joining up to take on a lone player, giving them a significant advantage.

If one player has several territories and as many troops as 2 or 3 players I would not consider it GBING for the 2 or 3 players to ally to fight the one player.

Now I consider GBing to be bad and ruin the fun of the game. After all if a player has to GB to win then they aren't any good and should take more time to learn how to play.

That being said here is a quote from the online manual

"The combat system is split into 2 categories: Armies and Buildings.
Each has different rules and methods which can be explored via the left menu.
There are no set rules as to how you go about fighting your enemies.
Some players may choose to be helpful and charitable, aiding their neighbours in any conflict, while other players will simply attack any army that comes near. Some players may be honorable and make steadfast alliances, while other may use more unscrupulous methods to catch your armies offguard.

The best way to enhance your combat strategies is to be familiar with the game-rules, and keep in mind that all player tactics may vary."

So by the online manual, players are told that it is ok to use cowardly tactics to win. Most players who lose by these tactics tend to get upset by it. Instead they should enjoy the experience, after all, the people doing this are giving them an incredible compliment. They are saying "Hey your so much better than me, that this is the only way I can win!". Now thats quite a compliment IMO.

When I get GBed I just smile and do what I can to hurt their troops. I know that 1v1 they would be dead. I also know that I can learn from the situation and use it in other games. Such as the next game I run across one of them, I will get a couple of friends for the game and return the favor. I have found that most GBers hate being GBed.

Getting GBed sucks, but then the GBers themselves suck. However it is the only way they can pretend to be good. So don't get mad, get them worse!

If you've been allied against, it's obvious that you're going to be GB'd.. It woudln't make sense for them to come at you one at a time..

A solution to GB is to find allies of your own right?

I agree with TheLix. If someone wants a one-on-one battle, they should be going to the battle games.

IMO, the point of the multiplayer campaign games is to make (and sometimes break) allicances, to get 2 or 3 groups of players fighting against each other. It requires more strategy and tactics (and trust).

I just don't see the point of having a 10-, 20-, or 40-player game if everyone is expected to pair off to fight.

It has to do with gross GB'ing. Allies working over someone in the corner is a lot different than a fair open field fight for example.

Mog
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I don't think it's allies working over someone in the corner, I think it's a hero protecting a fatally wounded neighbor from much stronger aggressors throughout the game;
but at least I didn't speak more descriptively.

PS:
I've been just watching. I haven't gotten closer than ballista range and I haven't fired a shot.

TR