World in Conflict
Cheatmode:
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Submitted by: bonek
Start the game with the -console command line parameter.
Then, press ~~ during game play to display the console window.
Code Result
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CameraFreedom - Free camera mode
cmdlist - List all console commands
WinGame - Win current mission
UnlockAllMaps - All missions
Hints and Tips:
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Submitted by. boneK
CAPTURE COMMAND POINTS WITH TEAM MATES:
You will both receive the score for doing so, and will each receive the TA bonus
for capturing the command point together. Don't be stingy and capture points
yourself when waiting one or two more seconds can result in your team collecting
double the TA and points!
FORTIFY AREAS WITH TEAM MATES:
Don't be one of the silly players who piles all their units into a captured perimeter
point, fortifies it to full, then moves on to the next. One unit from multiple players
will fortify an area faster than a billion units of your own all crammed into the one
command point. For instance, 1x Heavy Tank, and 1x heavy AA unit, with a jeep or
transport truck from an infantry player will fortify much faster than three of your
own medium or heavy tanks.
Also note that infantry units fortify a little faster than vehicles, though are
vulnerable to artillery while fortifying.
USE THE REQUEST SYSTEM:
It is there for a reason use it. Your team mates will not know how to help you or
what you need doing unless you let them know, fortunately, - and unfortunately in
some instances - we can't read each others mind, especially over the internet.
Let your team mates know what you need, and try to oblige with any assistance that
you can provide when ever necessary.
KEEP ACTIVE ON VOIP:
If you've got a microphone, try and get some strategic chatter going and plan some
strategies to better overcome whatever obstacles you encounter on the battlefield.
While the request system is extremely powerful, it is often more intuitive and faster
to just say what you need.
SHARE TA:
If a team mate requests TA or needs something done, don't be afraid to give your
TA away. Having said this, don't give away all your TA carelessly, share it with
players who actually need it and know how to use it effectively. For example, some
players think that a light artillery barrage hurts heavy tanks - it doesn't! For
one more TA point, a tank buster is the perfect tool for the job.
DOUBLE OR TRIPLE PLACE TA WHERE POSSIBLE:
Most of the TA options are cheaper when placing them multiple times. Thus it is
wiser to place them more than once to get the most out of your TA points. However,
don't waste them on nothing if there is nothing to hit.
DEPLOY QUICKLY:
There is a 30 second count down timer to the beginning of a match for a reason, to
choose your units, and to quickly discuss any strategies. Hit the enter key the
moment the match has started in order to get your units to the battlefield as quickly
as possible.
CHOOSE YOUR DEPLOYMENT ZONE WISELY:
Always deploy as close as possible to the objective which you've decided to move
your units to. This will cut down any lost time actually navigating to the location
where the conflict is happening. Remember in assault and tug of war modes to move your
drop zone up each time you've made a successful push forward.
DESTROY TACTICALLY VALUABLE BRIDGES:
This can be one of the strongest strategies in a game. Destroying a bridge can halt
the enemy advance for quite some time, and can cut of an enemy supply line. The most
effective way to blow bridges is by dropping laser-guided bombs on them. Support players
should be the only ones asked to blow the bridges, as the laser-guided bomb is the
cheapest for this particular faction It costs the support player 8TA for a laser-guided
bomb, while the other classes have a greater cost for this. Give the TA to a support
player and request a laser-guided bomb on the bridge. Most will be happy to oblige.
You are also able to blow up bridges using demolition engineers, but the downfalls of
utilising this strategy is that it takes time for the engineer to arrive at the bridge,
and they are very vulnerable whilst placing the charges. Often a bridge which needs to
be destroyed is near the enemy forces, and can put the entire operation at risk.
Laser-guided bombs are the best option for blowing up bridges.
REPAIR BRIDGES ASAP:
If you're unfortunate enough to have one of your bridges destroyed, the first thing
you need to do is give TA points to your support player. They are the only ones who
can effectively repair bridges, as the TA cost for doing so is the lowest for them.
BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS:
Watch the map for friendly TA strikes and don't wander into them needlessly. Take
advantage of the terrain where possible, and be sure to utilize natural cover for
instance, a building is great cover against a tank, and simply moving a unit 20 metres
can negate the tank's ability to hit you.
DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE VALUE OF AMPHIBIOUS UNITS:
Many people assume that just because the bridge is blown, you're safe from enemy units.
Enter the amphibious transport. This is able to cross shallow rivers, and other bodies
of water to give potential unexpected avenues of attack against your enemy.
UNIT VETERANCY DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Units in World in Conflict gain experience from capturing command points, fortifying,
and damaging enemy units. These units have added benefits in that they reload faster,
do slightly more damage, and have their special abilities recharge at a much faster
rate. These can easily give you the edge in an otherwise even battle. Utilise the help
of a support player to keep your units in top shape and regularly reaching a state of
veterancy to cause problems for the enemy.
