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= The player-supported wiki for Darkwind: War on Wheels =
= The player-supported wiki for Darkwind: War on Wheels =


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Darkwind is a turn-based, 3D persistent-world, multiplayer wargame set in the near future, which combines the depth of detail inherent in turn-based games, with long-term strategic elements that keep the challenge going for months/years.
Darkwind is a turn-based, 3D persistent-world, multiplayer wargame set in the near future, which combines the depth of detail inherent in turn-based games, with long-term strategic elements that keep the challenge going for months/years.


=== New players may be interested in the pages ===
=== New players may be interested in these pages ===
[http://www.darkwindwiki.com/index.php?title=New_Player_Startup New Player Startup] [http://www.darkwindwiki.com/index.php?title=Category:New_Player New Player List of Topics]
[http://www.darkwindwiki.com/index.php?title=New_Player_Startup New Player Startup] [http://www.darkwindwiki.com/index.php?title=Category:New_Player New Player List of Topics]


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'''[[Gangs]]'''


'''[[Gangs]]'''
Owned by either players or NPCs, gangs are made up of individual [[characters]]. You can find useful info all about their various [[skills]], [[abilities]] and [[specialisms]], and how they function as [[pedestrians]] when not in a vehicle.


Owned by either players or NPCs, gangs are made up of of individual [[characters]]. You can find useful info all about their various [[skills]], [[abilities]] and [[specialisms]], and how they function as [[pedestrians]] when not in a vehicle.
A level up from gangs are [[camps]], which are usually operated by several gangs working together. Camps can [[manufacturing|manufacture]] various equipment.


A level up from gangs are [[camps]] which are usually operated by several gangs working together. Camps can [[manufacturing|manufacture]] various equipment.
*Browse the full list of [[NPC Gangs]].
*Learn About [[Factions]]




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Browse the full [[table of chassis]] and the various types [[engines]], [[weapons]] and [[tires]]. Find out the [[Real World Equivalents|real world equivalents]] of most of the chassis. Also you can get an overview of what [[NPC Vehicles|vehicle designs the NPC's use]] and what's [[Player Vehicle Designs|preferred by other players]].
Browse the full [[table of chassis]] and the various types [[engines]], [[weapons]] and [[tires]]. Find out the [[Real World Equivalents|real world equivalents]] of most of the chassis. Also you can get an overview of what [[NPC Vehicles|vehicle designs the NPC's use]] and what's [[Player Vehicle Designs|preferred by other players]].
A web-based vehicle designer is available, [http://dw.laasma.ee/carbuilder Carbuilder], as is a desktop application [http://graymattercomputing.svnrepository.com/dwvehicles/trac.cgi/wiki Darkwind Vehicle Designer]


'''[[Guides]]'''
'''[[Guides]]'''


Read In-depth guides on various topics from experienced players. Beginners could be interested in the [[New Player Startup|new player startup]] guide or [[How to Drive|how to drive]] or [[Using Weapons|how to use weapons]]. Fresh subscribers should definitely read the [[Initial Scout Guide|initial scout guide]] before leaving town.
Read In-depth guides on various topics from experienced players. Beginners might be interested in the [[New Player Startup]] guide, as well as the [[How to Drive]] and [[Using Weapons|How to Use Weapons]] guides. Fresh subscribers should definitely read the [[Initial Scout Guide]] before leaving town.
If you want to lead a scout squad yourself give the [[Scout_Leading_Guide|Scout Leading Guide]] a try.
If you want to lead a scout squad yourself, give the [[Scout_Leading_Guide|Scout Leading Guide]] a try.


'''[[Gameplay]]'''
'''[[Gameplay]]'''
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'''[[World]]'''
'''[[World]]'''


Darkwind takes place in an interesting, post-apocalyptic [[environment]] and all sorts of [[fauna|strange creatures]] will soon lurk the wastelands between the [[:Category:Towns|towns]] which could make [[travel]] even more dangerous because of risky [[encounters]].
Darkwind takes place in an interesting, post-apocalyptic [[environment]] and all sorts of [[fauna|strange creatures]] lurk the wastelands between [[:Category:Towns|towns]] which could make [[travel]] even more dangerous because of risky [[encounters]].
 
The towns are each home to several vehicular combat arenas and racing [[tracks]] where various deadly [[events]] are hosted.
 
There are various different [http://www.dark-wind.com/locationalMap.php Regions]across Evan and around the towns where your wilderness encounters could and will happen. Take a [[Grand Tour]] around the various places that you will come across.


The towns are each home to several [[tracks]] on which various deadly [[events]] are hosted.


'''User Contributions'''
'''User Contributions'''
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If you feel like creating new content for Darkwind, there are tutorials on using the [[Mission Builder]], and on [[Vehicle Creation|converting new vehicles]].
If you feel like creating new content for Darkwind, there are tutorials on using the [[Mission Builder]], and on [[Vehicle Creation|converting new vehicles]].


[[Darkwind Tactical|Darkwind: Tactical Info]]
 
'''[[Darkwind Tactical|Darkwind: Tactical]] Info'''
 
'''[[:Category:Scavenger|Darkwind: Scavenger]] Info'''

Latest revision as of 22:57, 17 August 2021

The player-supported wiki for Darkwind: War on Wheels[edit]

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Darkwind: War on Wheels[edit]

Darkwind is a turn-based, 3D persistent-world, multiplayer wargame set in the near future, which combines the depth of detail inherent in turn-based games, with long-term strategic elements that keep the challenge going for months/years.

New players may be interested in these pages[edit]

New Player Startup New Player List of Topics


Gangs

Owned by either players or NPCs, gangs are made up of individual characters. You can find useful info all about their various skills, abilities and specialisms, and how they function as pedestrians when not in a vehicle.

A level up from gangs are camps, which are usually operated by several gangs working together. Camps can manufacture various equipment.


Vehicles

Browse the full table of chassis and the various types engines, weapons and tires. Find out the real world equivalents of most of the chassis. Also you can get an overview of what vehicle designs the NPC's use and what's preferred by other players.

Guides

Read In-depth guides on various topics from experienced players. Beginners might be interested in the New Player Startup guide, as well as the How to Drive and How to Use Weapons guides. Fresh subscribers should definitely read the Initial Scout Guide before leaving town. If you want to lead a scout squad yourself, give the Scout Leading Guide a try.

Gameplay

More technical things such as chat commands and keyboard commands and info on various game mechanics. Also, some information on how much of a time commitment the game requires.


World

Darkwind takes place in an interesting, post-apocalyptic environment and all sorts of strange creatures lurk the wastelands between towns which could make travel even more dangerous because of risky encounters.

The towns are each home to several vehicular combat arenas and racing tracks where various deadly events are hosted.

There are various different Regionsacross Evan and around the towns where your wilderness encounters could and will happen. Take a Grand Tour around the various places that you will come across.


User Contributions

If you feel like creating new content for Darkwind, there are tutorials on using the Mission Builder, and on converting new vehicles.


Darkwind: Tactical Info

Darkwind: Scavenger Info