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Thexa4 at 01:49, 30 March 2017

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	The guide was made by the community member John Shandy. It gives a good introduction on how to get a successful commander in Empires.		The guide was made by the community member John Shandy. It gives a good introduction on how to get a successful commander in Empires.
	* [http://www.martinpace.com/guide_succ_comm.pdf Guide]		* [http://www.martinpace.com/guide_succ_comm.pdf Guide]

			== Related Links ==
			* https://forums.empiresmod.com/index.php?threads/gameplay-decent-main-base-design-on-certain-maps-and-commander-tips-pictures.20869/#post-542110

Complete lamer at 03:48, 30 June 2016

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	== Giving Orders ==		== Giving Orders ==
	Giving orders is again, just like an RTS. Left click on a unit or player, right click where you'd like them to go or on another unit/structure to attack/defend. The player can then acknowledge your command via the player menu (defaults to the '''F''' key), or ignore you and run around on his own. Only one order can be given at a time. A new order replaces the previous order.		Giving orders is again, just like an RTS. Left click on a unit or player, right click where you'd like them to go or on another unit/structure to attack/defend. The player can then acknowledge your command via the player menu (defaults to the '''F''' key), or ignore you and run around on his own. Only one order can be given at a time. A new order replaces the previous order.
	{{~~Note~~\|A good technique to check an area for enemies (when your team is around) is to hold the ~~attack order~~ key (defaults to the '''A''' key) and drag a box over the battlefield. Enemies will be highlighted in the box and this will allow you to relay information to your team.}}		{{Tip\|A good technique to check an area for enemies (when your team is around) is to hold the "Attack Order" key (defaults to the '''A''' key) and drag a box over the battlefield. Enemies will be highlighted in the box and this will allow you to relay information to your team.}}

	== Creating Groups ==		== Creating Groups ==

Complete lamer: Giving Orders edit

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	== Giving Orders ==		== Giving Orders ==
	Giving orders is again, just like an RTS. Left click on a unit or player, right click where you'd like them to go or on another unit/structure to attack/defend. The player can then acknowledge your command via the player menu (defaults to the '''F''' key), or ignore you and run around on his own.		Giving orders is again, just like an RTS. Left click on a unit or player, right click where you'd like them to go or on another unit/structure to attack/defend. The player can then acknowledge your command via the player menu (defaults to the '''F''' key), or ignore you and run around on his own. Only one order can be given at a time. A new order replaces the previous order.
			{{Note\|A good technique to check an area for enemies (when your team is around) is to hold the attack order key (defaults to the '''A''' key) and drag a box over the battlefield. Enemies will be highlighted in the box and this will allow you to relay information to your team.}}
	~~Currently,~~ the ~~Commander cannot issue~~ attack ~~targets. However, he may issue~~ '~~move here~~' ~~commands~~

	== Creating Groups ==		== Creating Groups ==
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	* Jump to alert - 'Spacebar'		* Jump to alert - 'Spacebar'
	* Exit Command Interface - 'e'		* Exit Command Interface - 'e'
			Hotkeys can also be assigned to ready buildings to be placed.

	The hotkeys can be re-assigned via the in-game Options menu.		The hotkeys can be re-assigned via the in-game Options menu.

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	To leave the command interface press the '''log out''' button on the command interface or hit your '''E''' key. This is NOT your "USE" key while in the command interface, it is instead bound to "emp_comm_exit" by the Commander.CFG file in your \Empires\Cfg directory.		To leave the command interface press the '''log out''' button on the command interface or hit your '''E''' key. This is NOT your "USE" key while in the command interface, it is instead bound to "emp_comm_exit" by the Commander.CFG file in your \Empires\Cfg directory.
	Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].		Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].


	== Giving Orders ==		== Giving Orders ==

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	{{Sitenav\|Commanding}}		{{Sitenav\|Commanding}}

	One of the most important people within a [[Factions\|Faction]] is its [[Commander]]. Charged with directing the team and building structures, entire battles may be decided based on the skill of the ~~[[commander]]~~.		One of the most important people within a [[Factions\|Faction]] is its Commander. Charged with directing the team and building structures, entire battles may be decided based on the skill of the Commander.
	[[Image:Commanderinterface.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]		[[Image:Commanderinterface.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]
	[[Image:Commandervoting.gif\|thumb\|right\|The Commander Voting Menu]]		[[Image:Commandervoting.gif\|thumb\|right\|The Commander Voting Menu]]
	== Becoming the Commander ==		== Becoming the Commander ==
	~~Teams will have approximately 30~~ seconds to decide upon a commander and corresponding tactics. To avoid having random people or people who do not want to command being ~~voteded~~ in, you have to click on the '''Opt In''' button to join the pool of people willing to be commander. Whomever is voted commander will automatically spawn in the command vehicle as opposed to the Barracks.		At the beginning of each round, teams are allocated 120 seconds to decide upon a commander and corresponding tactics. To avoid having random people or people who do not want to command being voted in, you have to click on the '''Opt In''' button to join the pool of people willing to be commander. Whomever is voted commander will automatically spawn in the command vehicle as opposed to the Barracks.

	Otherwise, becoming commander is as easy as entering your faction's [[Command Vehicle]] before anyone else does. Whoever is inside the CV is commander. If someone leaves it and you hop in, you become the commander.		Otherwise, becoming commander is as easy as entering your faction's [[Command Vehicle]] before anyone else does. Whoever is inside the CV is commander. If someone leaves it and you hop in, you become the commander.
	{{Note\|Commanders may leave the CV temporarily to build a building. It is a bad idea to take this ~~opertunity~~ to take over.}}		{{Note\|Commanders may leave the CV temporarily to build a building. It is a bad idea to take this opportunity to take over.}}
	{{Note\|Commanders are not all-powerful, however. They can be forcibly removed from their position via a kick vote from enough members , usually 60%, of their own team. This is done via the F menu using the command F S space. If the current commander is, for some reason, not doing ~~there~~ job, they should be removed as fast as possible to avoid an almost certain loss.}}		{{Note\|Commanders are not all-powerful, however. They can be forcibly removed from their position via a kick vote from enough members , usually 60%, of their own team. This is done via the F menu using the command F S space. If the current commander is, for some reason, not doing their job, they should be removed as fast as possible to avoid an almost certain loss.}}

	== The Command Interface ==		== The Command Interface ==
	[[Image:Comm_gui.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]		[[Image:Comm_gui.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]
	Once you're inside the [[Command Vehicle]], you may press '''F2''' to switch to the command interface. This will show you an overhead view of the current map.		Once you're inside the [[Command Vehicle]], you may press '''F2''' to switch to the command interface. This will show you an overhead view of the current map.
	* To move around within the map, run your mouse to one of the sides of the screen, or use the arrow keys. ~~Alternitivly~~, you can jump around by clicking on the mini map.		* To move around within the map, run your mouse to one of the sides of the screen, or use the arrow keys. Alternatively, you can jump around by clicking on the mini map.
	* To zoom in and out, scroll with the mouse wheel.		* To zoom in and out, scroll with the mouse wheel.
	* To rotate the display, hold down the '''ALT''' key and move your mouse.		* To rotate the display, hold down the '''ALT''' key and move your mouse.
	The Command Interface pretty much behaves just like a typical [[RTS]]. There are three menus at the lower right that ~~lead~~ you to ~~things like~~ your current units/players, [[Structures\|Building]], [[Vehicles\|Vehicle Production]], and [[Research]].		The Command Interface pretty much behaves just like a typical [[RTS]]. There are three menus at the lower right that allow you access to your current units/players, [[Structures\|Building]], [[Vehicles\|Vehicle Production]], and [[Research]].

	You may select your own buildings and units by clicking on them. This will show you their health and any relevant stats.		You may select your own buildings and units by clicking on them. This will show you their health and any relevant stats.
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	Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].		Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].

	There is a community made User Interface called Nesquiko's VGUI located [http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=8358 here] that was made for version 2.24 but can be used on 2.25. Which consists of a transparent view so a commander can see who is using the voice communication and enhances battlefield viability.

	~~{{Warning\|Follow the directions Nesquiko gives and back up your files!.}}~~

	~~{{Note\|SMG1 and SMG2 are backwards so the user interface says you have SMG1 but you will spawn with the opposite SMG displayed in the picture.}}~~

	== Giving Orders ==		== Giving Orders ==
	Giving orders is again, just like an RTS. Left click on a unit or player, right click where you'd like them to go or on another unit/structure to attack/defend. The player can then acknowledge your command via the player menu (defaults to the '''F''' key), or ignore you and run around on his own.		Giving orders is again, just like an RTS. Left click on a unit or player, right click where you'd like them to go or on another unit/structure to attack/defend. The player can then acknowledge your command via the player menu (defaults to the '''F''' key), or ignore you and run around on his own.

	~~Selecting units to attack can also be done by holding~~ the ~~'Ctrl' key whilst dragging out a box around your target.~~		Currently, the Commander cannot issue attack targets. However, he may issue 'move here' commands

	~~If you tell a player to~~ attack ~~something or to move somewhere, they will see a green or red reticle on their screen directing them to the target~~. ~~This is beneficial if they need to track a moving player or unit~~, it'~~s easier to find something that~~'~~s marked on their screen when they're hiding behind walls or out of direct line-of-sight.~~

	== Creating Groups ==		== Creating Groups ==

Administrator: /* The Command Interface */

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	Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].		Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].

	There ~~has been~~ a community made User Interface called Nesquiko's VGUI located [http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=8358 here]. Which consists of a transparent view so a commander can see who is using the voice communication and enhances battlefield viability.		There is a community made User Interface called Nesquiko's VGUI located [http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=8358 here] that was made for version 2.24 but can be used on 2.25. Which consists of a transparent view so a commander can see who is using the voice communication and enhances battlefield viability.

			{{Warning\|Follow the directions Nesquiko gives and back up your files!.}}

			{{Note\|SMG1 and SMG2 are backwards so the user interface says you have SMG1 but you will spawn with the opposite SMG displayed in the picture.}}

	== Giving Orders ==		== Giving Orders ==

Administrator: /* The Command Interface */

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	To leave the command interface press the '''log out''' button on the command interface or hit your '''E''' key. This is NOT your "USE" key while in the command interface, it is instead bound to "emp_comm_exit" by the Commander.CFG file in your \Empires\Cfg directory.		To leave the command interface press the '''log out''' button on the command interface or hit your '''E''' key. This is NOT your "USE" key while in the command interface, it is instead bound to "emp_comm_exit" by the Commander.CFG file in your \Empires\Cfg directory.
	Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].		Once you have exited the command interface, you may then hit your "USE" key (default: '''E''') to leave the [[Command Vehicle]].

			There has been a community made User Interface called Nesquiko's VGUI located [http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=8358 here]. Which consists of a transparent view so a commander can see who is using the voice communication and enhances battlefield viability.

	== Giving Orders ==		== Giving Orders ==

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	[[Image:Commandervoting.gif\|thumb\|right\|The Commander Voting Menu]]		[[Image:Commandervoting.gif\|thumb\|right\|The Commander Voting Menu]]
	== Becoming the Commander ==		== Becoming the Commander ==
	Teams will have approximately 30 seconds to decide upon a commander and corresponding tactics. Whomever is voted commander will automatically spawn in the command vehicle as opposed to the Barracks.		Teams will have approximately 30 seconds to decide upon a commander and corresponding tactics. To avoid having random people or people who do not want to command being voteded in, you have to click on the '''Opt In''' button to join the pool of people willing to be commander. Whomever is voted commander will automatically spawn in the command vehicle as opposed to the Barracks.

	Otherwise, becoming commander is as easy as entering your faction's [[Command Vehicle]] before anyone else does. Whoever is inside the CV is commander. If someone leaves it and you hop in, you become the commander.		Otherwise, becoming commander is as easy as entering your faction's [[Command Vehicle]] before anyone else does. Whoever is inside the CV is commander. If someone leaves it and you hop in, you become the commander.
	{{Note\|Commanders are not all-powerful, however. They can be forcibly removed from their position via a kick vote from enough members of their own team.}}		{{Note\|Commanders may leave the CV temporarily to build a building. It is a bad idea to take this opertunity to take over.}}
			{{Note\|Commanders are not all-powerful, however. They can be forcibly removed from their position via a kick vote from enough members , usually 60%, of their own team. This is done via the F menu using the command F S space. If the current commander is, for some reason, not doing there job, they should be removed as fast as possible to avoid an almost certain loss.}}

	== The Command Interface ==		== The Command Interface ==
	[[Image:Comm_gui.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]		[[Image:Comm_gui.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]
	Once you're inside the [[Command Vehicle]], you may press '''F2''' to switch to the command interface. This will show you an overhead view of the current map.		Once you're inside the [[Command Vehicle]], you may press '''F2''' to switch to the command interface. This will show you an overhead view of the current map.
	* To move around within the map, run your mouse to one of the sides of the screen, or use the arrow keys.		* To move around within the map, run your mouse to one of the sides of the screen, or use the arrow keys. Alternitivly, you can jump around by clicking on the mini map.
	* To zoom in and out, scroll with the mouse wheel.		* To zoom in and out, scroll with the mouse wheel.
	* To rotate the display, hold down the '''ALT''' key and move your mouse.		* To rotate the display, hold down the '''ALT''' key and move your mouse.

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Added the guide to successful commanding.

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	The hotkeys can be re-assigned via the in-game Options menu.		The hotkeys can be re-assigned via the in-game Options menu.

			==Guide to successful commanding==
			The guide was made by the community member John Shandy. It gives a good introduction on how to get a successful commander in Empires.
			* [http://www.martinpace.com/guide_succ_comm.pdf Guide]

Gilmore110j at 14:16, 18 January 2008

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	One of the most important people within a [[Factions\|Faction]] is its [[Commander]]. Charged with directing the team and building structures, entire battles may be decided based on the skill of the [[commander]].		One of the most important people within a [[Factions\|Faction]] is its [[Commander]]. Charged with directing the team and building structures, entire battles may be decided based on the skill of the [[commander]].
	[[Image:Commanderinterface.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]		[[Image:Commanderinterface.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Command Interface]]
			[[Image:Commandervoting.gif\|thumb\|right\|The Commander Voting Menu]]
	== Becoming the Commander ==		== Becoming the Commander ==
	Teams will have approximately 30 seconds to decide upon a commander and corresponding tactics. Whomever is voted commander will automatically spawn in the command vehicle as opposed to the Barracks.		Teams will have approximately 30 seconds to decide upon a commander and corresponding tactics. Whomever is voted commander will automatically spawn in the command vehicle as opposed to the Barracks.