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Thexa4: /* How Not to Play Empires */

2017-09-12T15:47:18Z

How Not to Play Empires

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	The [[Noob's Guide to Empires]] outlines many of the strategies to take in playing Empires when one wishes to play as poorly as possible. It is a satirical look at the way new players interact with various facets of the game. They often do so in ways which outline how poor at the game they are. If you wish to avoid some of the main mistakes new players make while playing Empires, please read this Guide.		The [[Noob's Guide to Empires]] outlines many of the strategies to take in playing Empires when one wishes to play as poorly as possible. It is a satirical look at the way new players interact with various facets of the game. They often do so in ways which outline how poor at the game they are. If you wish to avoid some of the main mistakes new players make while playing Empires, please read this Guide.

			== Chat variables ==
			You can use the following variables in chat, they will be replaced before being sent to other players:
			<pre>
			key - meaning (default)
			%_n - name
			%_c - class (Unassigned)
			%_h - health (1)
			%_l - squad leader (Squad Leader)
			%_m - commander (Commander)
			%_s - squad name (Noobs)
			%_r - research (Nothing) -- commander only
			%_R - research time (0) -- commander only
			%_w - current weapon (N/A)
			%_x - current grid letter
			%_y - current grid number
			</pre>
	[[Category:Gameplay\|Tips]]		[[Category:Gameplay\|Tips]]

Xyaminou: /* Infantry Tips */

2017-04-18T16:51:01Z

Infantry Tips

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	* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just much more efficient.		* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just much more efficient.
	* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).		* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).
	* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.		* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' (by default) and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.
	* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.		* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.
	* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.		* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.

Xyaminou: /* Infantry Tips */

2017-04-18T16:50:41Z

Infantry Tips

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	* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just much more efficient.		* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just much more efficient.
	* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).		* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).
	* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' ~~(by default)~~ and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.		* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.
	* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.		* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.
	* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.		* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.

Xyaminou: /* Infantry Tips */

2017-04-18T16:50:30Z

Infantry Tips

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	* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just much more efficient.		* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just much more efficient.
	* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).		* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).
	* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.		* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' (by default) and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.
	* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.		* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.
	* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.		* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.

Complete lamer: grammar

2016-09-15T00:31:18Z

grammar

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	1 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_FRIENDLY (if a friendly is under your crosshairs)		1 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_FRIENDLY (if a friendly is under your crosshairs)
	0 "Guard this unit"		0 "Guard this unit"
	1 Resupply - Guard diamond, no sound		1 Resupply (Guard diamond, no sound)
	3 Repair/heal - Guard diamond, no sound		3 Repair/heal (Guard diamond, no sound)
	2 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_ENEMY (if an enemy is under your crosshairs)		2 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_ENEMY (if an enemy is under your crosshairs)
	0 "Spotted ..."		0 "Spotted ..."
	1 "Requesting anti-emplacement/armor support"		1 "Requesting anti-emplacement/armor support"
	3 "~~attack~~ this target" (was ~~grenade~~ attack)		3 "Attack this target" (was Grenade attack)
	4 "~~attack~~ this target" ~~(thats the actual bind)~~		4 "Attack this target"
	3 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_GROUND (if something neutral is under your crosshairs)		3 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_GROUND (if something neutral is under your crosshairs)
	0 ~~does~~ nothing ~~anymore~~ (was Move)		0 Does nothing (was Move)
	1 "~~move~~ to this location" (was Build)		1 "Move to this location" (was Build)
	2 "~~move~~ to this location"		2 "Move to this location"
	3 "~~attack~~ this location" (was Grenade/mine)		3 "Attack this location" (was Grenade/mine)
	4 "~~move~~ to this location" (was Dig-in)		4 "Move to this location" (was Dig-in)
	4 PLAYER_GLOBAL		4 PLAYER_GLOBAL
	0 "Area secure"		0 "Area secure"

BlackRedDead: /* Binding Items from the Pop-Up Menu */ tested and updated

2016-09-01T16:44:33Z

Binding Items from the Pop-Up Menu: tested and updated

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	1 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_FRIENDLY (if a friendly is under your crosshairs)		1 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_FRIENDLY (if a friendly is under your crosshairs)
	0 "Guard this unit"		0 "Guard this unit"
	1 Resupply		1 Resupply - Guard diamond, no sound
	3 Repair/heal		3 Repair/heal - Guard diamond, no sound
	2 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_ENEMY (if an enemy is under your crosshairs)		2 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_ENEMY (if an enemy is under your crosshairs)
	0 Spotted		0 "Spotted ..."
	3 ~~Grenade~~ attack		1 "Requesting anti-emplacement/armor support"
	4 ~~Attack~~		3 "attack this target" (was grenade attack)
			4 "attack this target" (thats the actual bind)
	3 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_GROUND (if something neutral is under your crosshairs)		3 PLAYER_SPECIFIC_GROUND (if something neutral is under your crosshairs)
	0 "~~Move~~ to this location"		0 does nothing anymore (was Move)
	~~1 Build~~		1 "move to this location" (was Build)
	3 Grenade/mine		2 "move to this location"
	4 Dig-in		3 "attack this location" (was Grenade/mine)
			4 "move to this location" (was Dig-in)
	4 PLAYER_GLOBAL		4 PLAYER_GLOBAL
	0 "Area secure"		0 "Area secure"

Complete lamer at 18:52, 30 June 2016

2016-06-30T18:52:58Z

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	6 : Walls		6 : Walls
	7 : Ammo Box		7 : Ammo Box
	"emp_eng_upgrade" : Upgrades turret in crosshairs		"emp_eng_upgrade" : Upgrades own turret in crosshairs (with turret upgrade)
	"emp_eng_recycle_1" : Remote recycles primary turret		"emp_eng_recycle_1" : Remote recycles primary turret
	"emp_eng_recycle_2" : Remote recycles secondary turret (~~when ranked~~)		"emp_eng_recycle_2" : Remote recycles secondary turret (with turret mastery)
	"emp_eng_recycle_3" : Remote recycles engineer camera		"emp_eng_recycle_3" : Remote recycles engineer camera
	"emp_eng_recycle_4" : Remote recycles engineer radar		"emp_eng_recycle_4" : Remote recycles engineer radar
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	</pre>		</pre>

	For example, in order to bind the 'F2' key to recycle a the primary turret (if any) and place a ML turret, the following line should be added to '''engineer.cfg''' or '''infantry.cfg''':		For example, in order to bind the 'F2' key to recycle the primary turret (if any) and place a ML turret, the following line should be added to '''engineer.cfg''' or '''infantry.cfg''':
	<pre>bind "F2" "emp_eng_recycle_1;engselect 2"</pre>		<pre>bind "F2" "emp_eng_recycle_1;engselect 2"</pre>

Complete lamer: added engineer binds

2016-06-30T03:33:40Z

added engineer binds

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 For example, in order to bind the 'x' key to call for a medic, the following line should be added to '''autoexec.cfg''' or '''infantry.cfg''':
 <pre>bind "x" "emp_menu_quickcmd 8 3"</pre>
 == How Not to Play Empires ==

Administrator: /* Infantry Tips */

2013-09-09T04:15:56Z

Infantry Tips

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	* The pop-up menu can be accessed by pressing '''F''' (by default).		* The pop-up menu can be accessed by pressing '''F''' (by default).
	* Join or create a squad to get more rank points. The squad menu is accessed by pressing '''C''' (by default). you can also create or join a squad through the [[Squads\|squad]] section of the pop-up menu.		* Join or create a squad to get more rank points. The squad menu is accessed by pressing '''C''' (by default). you can also create or join a squad through the [[Squads\|squad]] section of the pop-up menu.
	* As you ~~are promoted~~, you ~~get an additional skill slot to fill. Set this~~ in your spawn menu ('''B''' by default), then return to a [[barracks]] or [[armory]] to activate it.		* If you've unlocked a skill slot, you may set your skills in your spawn menu ('''B''' by default), then return to a [[barracks]] or [[armory]] or friendly flag to activate it.
	* Much like changing your class, setting or changing a skill "on the fly" does not immediately activate it. You must return to the [[barracks]] or [[armory]]. Once inside, bring up the spawn menu and click Accept. Be advised that your ammo will reset and you will need to stop by the crates and fill up again.		* Much like changing your class, setting or changing a skill "on the fly" does not immediately activate it. You must return to the [[barracks]] or [[armory]] or friendly flag. Once inside, bring up the spawn menu and click Accept. Be advised that your ammo will reset and you will need to stop by the crates and fill up again.
	* You can change your class near a captured flag just like you would inside the [[barracks]] or [[armory]]: bring up your spawn menu, make any changes and click "Accept".		* You can change your class near a captured flag just like you would inside the [[barracks]] or [[armory]]: bring up your spawn menu, make any changes and click "Accept".
	* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just ~~the most~~ efficient ~~(by a long shot)~~.		* Any class can help build buildings with their USE key, [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are just much more efficient.
	* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).		* See the full-size map by pressing '''M''' (by default).
	* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.		* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.
	* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.		* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.
	* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.		* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.
	* Crouching is ~~the fastest and most effective way of fighting in Empires~~, it makes you smaller, and it gives you a boost to accuracy.		* Crouching is a useful movement during infantry combat, it makes you smaller, and it gives you a boost to accuracy. However, you'd lose some mobility.

	== Class-Specific Tips ==		== Class-Specific Tips ==

Administrator: /* Infantry Tips */

2010-05-05T04:21:20Z

Infantry Tips

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	* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.		* To set your spawn location, hit '''Enter''' and click on one of your Barracks or APCs, represented by a small circle.
	* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.		* [[Engineer\|Engineers]] are the backbone of a team, but they can be particularly vulnerable while building things. If you see the sparks that signify construction, now is a good time for an ambush.
	* Unlike engineers, many people find scouts to be relitivly useless. As of 2.24, the sniper rifle is nearly useless. Havening more than 1 scout for 8 other classes will almost always ensure a difficult game, if not a loss.
	* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.		* Listen for the 'click' of an ammunition crate being opened. When someone is loading up on supplies, chances are good that they aren't paying attention to you. Take advantage of this and catch them off-guard.
	* Crouching is the fastest and most effective way of fighting in ~~empires~~, it makes you smaller, and it gives you a boost to accuracy.		* Crouching is the fastest and most effective way of fighting in Empires, it makes you smaller, and it gives you a boost to accuracy.

	== Class-Specific Tips ==		== Class-Specific Tips ==