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=== Darkwind: War on Wheels === | === Darkwind: War on Wheels === | ||
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. | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Gangs]]''' | ||
Owned by either players or NPCs, gangs are made up of of individual [[ | 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 [[ | A level up from gangs are [[camps]] which are usually operated by several gangs working together. Camps can [[manufacturing|manufacture]] various equipment. | ||
'''[[Vehicles]]''' | '''[[Vehicles]]''' | ||
Browse the full [[ | Browse the full [[table of chassis]] and the various types [[engines]] and [[tires]]. Find out the [[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 [[Common|preferred by other players]]. | ||
And of course no vehicle would be complete without [[weapons]]! | And of course no vehicle would be complete without [[weapons]]! | ||
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'''[[ | '''[[Guides]]''' | ||
Read In-depth guides on various topics from experienced players. Beginners could be interested in the [[ | Read In-depth guides on various topics from experienced players. Beginners could be interested in the [[new player startup guide]] or [[how to drive]] or [[how to use weapons]]. Fresh subscribers should definitely read the [[initial scout guide]] before leaving town. | ||
'''[[Gameplay]]''' | '''[[Gameplay]]''' | ||
More technical things such as [[ | More technical things such as [[chat commands]] and a [[keyboard input]] 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 [[ | Darkwind takes place in an interesting, post-apocalyptic [[environment]] and all sorts of [[fauna|strange creatures]] will soon lurk the wastelands between the [[towns]] which could make [[travel]] even more dangerous because of risky [[encounters]]. | ||
The towns are each home to several [[tracks]] on which various deadly [[events]] are hosted. | The towns are each home to several [[tracks]] on which various deadly [[events]] are hosted. | ||
[[darkwind | [[darkwind tactical|Darkwind: Tactical Info]] | ||
[[ | [[old intro|Previous intro page]] | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 23 January 2010
The player-supported wiki for Darkwind: War on Wheels
Darkwind: War on Wheels
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.
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 manufacture various equipment.
Browse the full table of chassis and the various types engines 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.
And of course no vehicle would be complete without weapons!
A web-based vehicle designer is available, Carbuilder (Currently offline), as is a desktop application Darkwind Vehicle Designer
Read In-depth guides on various topics from experienced players. Beginners could be interested in the new player startup guide or how to drive or how to use weapons. Fresh subscribers should definitely read the initial scout guide before leaving town.
More technical things such as chat commands and a keyboard input and info on various game mechanics. Also, some information on how much of a time commitment the game requires.
Darkwind takes place in an interesting, post-apocalyptic environment and all sorts of strange creatures will soon lurk the wastelands between the towns which could make travel even more dangerous because of risky encounters.
The towns are each home to several tracks on which various deadly events are hosted.