How do they usually rank in this server? Would it be beneficial to buy tech or do a tech phase?

They do fine. i think the hardest strat on this server is farmer. casher is easy because you don't have to wait for any goods to sell. commie is probably easiest.

oh, and of course, buying tech or doing a tech start depends on the tech prices.

I almost always have done a cash start, but will be trying a tech start this set.

Only because I wanted a change.

it's pretty easy to top ten as a casher. techer is probally more powerful but harder to play well imo

Even I can t10 with casher, despite a) not being very good and b) never playing the last 6 hours.