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This section provide
question and answer on basic strategy related to warzone2100 game
play.
We assume that you already played the tutorial and knew how to play
the game.
Basic Notes:
You have to know the game
well before you start playing. Failing to follow the guidelines may
make you end up losing the game, or worse being identified as Newbie
in online games.
Base
Build as many factories and research facilities as you canto
manufacture units and carry out research. Build derricks on any power
resource you can find to get more income. Remember to build enough
power generators to keep the derricks working. A command relay center
maybe needed if you want to use commanders. To get a radar and design
feature, you will need your command center. Also remember to upgrade
your base structures with modules to increase they hit points and
efficiency!
Trucks
Always build with 2 to 3
trucks. Lesser trucks will waste your time while too much will
waste your trucks and cause them to stuck in between buildings. Also
learn to control several groups of truck by giving different build
order to each group, this can speed up your overall building process.
Always keep your truck protected or you'll end up without anymore
trucks!
Power & Resources
Your trucks, factories and research facilities must not be idling.
Try as much as you can to convert all your acquired power into usable
stuff like tanks, defenses and technology. Saving your power will not
do you good, this is not monopoly!
Defenses
Build different kind of
defenses to guard your base and oil derricks. Some weapons are
effective against cyborgs, some VTOL and some ground tanks. Do not
build useless defense that cannot stop enemy's units. Units should
also be used to defend your base so keep them near the front line.
Artillery & Sensors
Build sensor towers and watch to keep an eye on enemy activities in an
area, don't wait until its too late. Have artillery as indirect
defense behind your front line. Make sure your artillery can see what
they are firing by using sensors. Make sure you have Counter Batteries
Radars up to detect enemy artillery position.
Attacking Units
Build specialized weapons
against different enemy units. You may also use a commander to guide
your ground
attacking forces. Keep your factory busy, continue to manufacturing
units to reinforce your unit lost. However, units created must be able
to break through enemy defense. Do not create useless units. When
attacking, do not place your unit too close to their targets nor do
you cluster them together, as this may cause friendly fire and give an
advantage to your enemy. Sending mobile artillery units as primary
attack force is suicide, as they are inaccurate and inefficient
against enemy tanks. Do not send units to die, knowing the strength of
your enemy is important. You may want to send mobile repair units or
recycle damage experience units to your advantage.
Research
Always researching on higher
technology weapons and upgrade your units body/weapons when time goes
by. Mean while create units and build defense with the current
technology until new ones are available. Do not wait for specific
weapon to be research before creating units or building defenses. The
enemy can still over run you with low technology weapons at this time.
No research facilities should be idling. But do not research stuff
that you do not need, know the tech tree well before committing to a
game!
Newbie FAQs:
Basic Issues
1) Question: Where do I
obtain basic guide on how to play the game?
Answer: You can refer to
the game manual that came with the game to teach you basic stuffs such
as how to build, research, manufacture, design, etc. You may also play
the tutorial to learn these.
2) Question: I lost / do
not have the game manual , how can I find help?
Answer: You can get the
official warzone2100 guide which provide
you with more in-depth walkthrough and strategy. You can also visit
some warzone2100 sites or
forums to seek help.
3) Question: Where do I
obtain the latest game patch?
Answer: You can find all
links of site to download the official patch
here. The last official released game patch is Version 1.10.
4) Question: I have
problem starting / getting on with the game, where do I obtain
technical support?
Answer: Visit the
official technical support page. You can also visit some
warzone2100 sites or
forums to seek help.
5) I lost / do not own a
retail copy of the game. Where can I obtain a new copy?
Answer: You can obtain
your retail copy of warzone2100 at your local game retail store, or
here for links to buy warzone2100 in
the internet. You can also download a full copy of warzone2100
here.
Online Issues
6) Question: How do I play
warzone2100 online?
Answer: You need to
download Gamespy Arcade. Follow
the instructions to get to the warzone2100 lobby and start an internet
game. You can also read the Online Rules
page for more information on online play.
7) Question: What is
skirmish game?
Answer: In skirmish, you
play offline as one play versus AI. Skirmish game uses official AI bot
built by Pumpkin Studios. However, this bots are regard as to easy or
give "no challenge" to professional warzone2100 players. You can find
a list of stronger fan made AI scripts at the
Mod section.
8) Question: How do online
game differ from skirmish game.
Answer: First of all, in
online game you play against human players while in skirmish you play
against AI. Secondly, gaming experience will definitely change when
you switch from skirmish play to online play. You can also read the
Online Rules page for more information
on online play.
9) Question: Why do people
play only high oil flat maps in online game?
Answer: Flat maps (TeamWar,
NewTeamWar, etc.) are high oil maps. Each play start off with all
power resources they need. This game rules normally favor players who
like to rush. You can also read the Online
Rules page for more information on online play.
10) Question: I found that
online host normally do not allow VTOLs, MobArty and halfs. Why?
Answer: Its just game
rules. But these 3 rules have become popular ones used by online
players. You can read the Online Rules
page for more information on online play.
11) Question: I heard that
there are some tricks on warzone2100 game play. Where can I learn
them?
Answer: You can refer to
the online tips & tricks page which can
teach you more about these. You can also visit some warzone2100
sites or forums to
seek help.
12) Question: How do I
play in online game so that I can win?
Answer: Its all about game
experience. You can read the Online Rules
page for more information on online play. Remember to browse the pages
located at the left links menu of this page.
Modification Issues
13) Why is there a patch
for version 1.11 and 1.12 ? Isn't Version 1.10 the final?
Answer: Yes, version 1.10
is the last official patch release by Pumpkin Studios. Patch version
1.11 and 1.12 are "fan made" patches by NEWST, pumpkin-2 or RTS.
14) What is a Modification
(Mod) ? Where can I download then?
Answer: Mods are generally
fan made scripts that alter the original game play. You can find list
of Mods at the Mod downloads page.
15) I'm sick with those
official maps. Where do I find new maps?
Answers: You can find list
of sites that host maps here. You can also
download the Warzone2100 Official Map editor
to make your own.
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