| Any cheat codes | Browse by game: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y 0-9 |
|
This Means War! cheats / This Means War! hints / This Means War! faqs / This Means War! solutions This Means War! hints Economic Warfare - Dig for victory! Military industrial complex No war is won solely on the battlefield, so youÒll need to construct a solid military industrial complex to make any progress. Remember, if you can out-produce your opponent, youÒre already halfway to defeating him, and your economic efforts should always be focused towards complementing your military strategy. The fundamental component of your economic policy should be to develop a flourishing mineral industry, which will fuel all those groovy military units. Look at the amount of minerals stockpiled in your steel mill and mines and quickly establish how soon youÒll need extra resources. Once your initial perimeter is secure, build several engineers or construction vehicles and get them started on other ÑproducerÒ units as soon as possible. If mineral resources are tight, build more mines and look to be flexible in your production strategy. Learn to make priority decisions in response to the military situation. Do you need another barracks structure first, or would a supply depot or factory be more useful in the long term? Bear in mind that construction units operate at three different speeds, and the faster you build, the more minerals you consume. Can you possibly afford to wait a little longer for that tank squadron? If you can, it might free up valuable resources to build another factory, which will effectively double your production of that unit. The Home Front - Careless talk costs lives On the home front, remember that your civilian population also has an important role to play. Keeping your civilians well supplied with farms and agro units will pay dividends by improving efficiency and enhancing your war effort. DonÒt be afraid to expand your population if you need more factory workers, and, likewise, make sure your energy levels are always in the green by building enough oil wells, windmills and solar panels to provide power for your forces. ItÒs also worth taking a bit of time to ensure that your infrastructure is well organised. Have an initial look at the lie of the land and work out the optimum placement for your factory units using terrain modifiers. Build as many dump trucks as you can to ensure that your steel mill never runs dry; they can also be employed to build roads between your production centres, making the journey quicker and hopefully avoiding any long tailbacks. ThereÒs nothing worse than having your base clogged up, a confused mass of vehicles and men trying to get past each other, so always try to leave enough room for manoeuvre behind your own lines. Sometimes, itÒs even worth designating special military and civilian routes if your traffic becomes especially heavy. Military Matters Strategy - The big picture ItÒs always easier to fight a defensive action than an attacking one, and at the beginning of each territory the opposition are usually numerically superior, so youÒll have to weather an initial storm of attacks before you can consider any counter-action. The Ñnone shall passÒ doctrine is the key to building a solid defence. Establish a perimeter early on and never allow enemy units to get past it and chip away at your structures. They take a long time to rebuild or repair and itÒs easier if you donÒt allow them to come under fire in the first place. Next, concentrate your forces and establish fire zones where you can bring all of your guns to bear simultaneously. ItÒs great fun watching an enemy attack being chopped to pieces by plenty of support fire before it can even get off a single shot. When in defensive mode, dig in and make use of natural features to break up enemy advances, and when bunkers, gun turrets and walls become available, place them carefully and your base will become virtually impregnable. However, since in most scenarios you can only win by destroying the enemy command centre, youÒre also going to have to go on the offence at some point. Commando raids to knock out vital enemy installations can be useful, particularly if you target production centres. However, beware of over-extending yourself on these raids, otherwise the only VCs youÒll be awarding will be posthumous ones! ItÒs usually better to wait behind a secure defensive position, biding your time and soaking up opposition pressure until you can build an overwhelming assault force which will rampage through the enemy stronghold in one decisive stroke. Try thinking innovatively when on the attack - for example, the feint is sometimes a good strategy, provoking enemy defences along one part of his line and drawing troops there, then suddenly launching an all-out offensive at the weakened remainder. ItÒs usually the infantry who do the brunt of the work in assaulting enemy bases, but use artillery, mortar and tank units to blow holes in the enemy line and soften them up first. Then try to pour swarms of infantry supported by mobile units through the breach youÒve created. Once inside, target steel mills, mines, barracks and factories immediately. This will cripple military production and hamper your enemyÒs ability to defend himself. Later on, when air power becomes available, you can use bombers supported by fighters and jets to enact your own version of the Blitz, and, again, production centres and military installations should be your primary targets. Likewise, protect yourself from enemy bombing raids by having enough fighters on standby and ringing your important installations with anti-aircraft guns. However, donÒt neglect air power as close support for your ground troops. Helicopters can be particularly effective in this role. Above all, donÒt be afraid to sacrifice individual units as part of the bigger picture. You wonÒt be able to win without sustaining casualties somewhere along the line. However, if your men are going to fall in the line of duty, make sure itÒs for a specific purpose. Tactics - The nitty gritty of warfare Not a refreshing breath mint, but the way to achieve success in the real nitty gritty of a conflict. Try experimenting early on with the formations toolbar and youÒll discover that itÒs by far the best method of commanding your forces. YouÒll also find specific formations effective for tackling certain tasks. The Ñthin brown lineÒ is a Wellingtonian tactic which works especially well when used defensively. Deploy your units in a double line to face an enemy advance and watch as their overlapping fields of fire decimate attacking units with ease. The more kills your individual troops make, the higher their ranks rise. This is useful in two ways. Not only do they become both better shots and harder to hit, but they also enable you to command multiple units, a valuable asset when dealing with larger bodies of troops. Apply the principle of rotation to ÑbloodÒ new troops, by substituting greenhorns for veterans in parts of your line which are particularly hot. YouÒll find that veteran troops will out-perform their line counterparts every time. In general, units are more vulnerable when moving forward, so beware of unsupported advances and try to cover every movement you make with supporting fire. Mobility is a great advantage, and when trucks, APCs and RAVs become available, use them to shift your grunts and artillery around the battlefield at speed, to exploit enemy weaknesses. Perhaps your greatest tactical asset, though, is the variable speed function. It allows you to stick the game on pause, evaluate your position and then re-deploy your forces according to where theyÒre needed most. Even if an attack looks like itÒs succeeding, itÒs always worth pausing, having a quick look and tweaking your assault to deliver maximum possible carnage. Top tips for the Armchair General Know your enemy Each of the opposing generals have their own different methods and styles, but there is, in fact, a better way to know your enemy. This Means War is a game where exhaustive study of the manual really does reap rich rewards. Pay close attention to your troopsÒ stats and the damage tables and you can work out exactly what youÒll need to perform a specific task. Also note how some units can only be damaged by certain types of weapon. ItÒs no use pitting heavy infantry against tanks, for example, because they lack the necessary firepower to stop them. TheyÒre out there, somewhere Scout units are your eyes on the battlefield, and can provide vital intelligence on enemy movements. Use them to shadow troop deployments, and if you can sneak one behind enemy lines early on, youÒll enjoy advance warnings and be able to anticipate all his attacks. The more efficient radar and satellite units will eventually become your Ñeyes in the skyÒ, but the guiding principle remains: forewarned is forearmed. Spying and research - The secret war Finally, pay close attention to the secret war. Investing resources in intelligence gathering will sway enemy units over to your side, and sabotage is particularly useful in hampering enemy production schedules without directly risking your own forces. However, nothing is more irritating than having your structures damaged by enemy sabotage, so ramp up your counter-intelligence spending if this happens on a regular basis. Research centres are vital installations, and if you can plough enough resources into research, youÒll develop new engine, armour and weapons technology which will rapidly overwhelm your dated opponentsÒ forces. Persist long enough in the research line and youÒll eventually develop the grooviest and most deathmongous weapon in the entire game - the ICBM. Happy nuking! Other This Means War! cheats hints faqs solutions: 1. This Means War! cheat codes |