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* [[Keyboard Input]]
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* [[Vehicle Skinning|Custom Vehicle Skins]]
* [[Troubleshooting Guide]]
* [[Playback/Recording]]
* [[News & Updates|Game Patch Info]]

== Gameplay ==
Darkwind consists of three components:
# Darkwind Launcher - a Java application that handles updating the client application
# Darkwind Client - provides a chat lobby for organizing player outings, an event list, and the 3D event interface
# [[http://www.dark-wind.com Darkwind web site]] - provides the resource management interface, and the event setup interface

== Network Ports ==
Darkwind requires TCP and UDP ports 28000 - 28020 to be open

'''NOTE:''' Opening your firewall to ''www.dark-wind.com'' only is no longer sufficient as most events (everything except the Driving School) run on a different server.

== Darkwind Client ==

[[File:full.jpg|400px300px]]

Starting at the top left and working counter-clockwise, the different areas of the client are:
{|class = "wikitable" border = "1"
!Login Area
|[[File:updateduilogin.jpg]]
|Displays your username and password, and should be filled in if you launched Darkwind using the Java Launcher
|-
!Server Messages
|[[File:updateduimessages.jpg]]
|Provides status information about the Darkwind software
|-
!Users in Lobby
|[[File:updateduiusers.jpg]]
|A list of all users currently signed in
|-
!Upcoming Events
|[[File:updateduievents.jpg]]
|A list of events in progress (LIVE) and those scheduled within the next 2 - 3 hours
|-
!Buttons
|[[File:buttons_021409.jpg]]
|Various buttons providing access to game management (via the web) and creating events: [http://www.dark-wind.com/indexJava.php?page=forums2/index.php Forums],[http://www.dark-wind.com/indexJava.php?page=instructions.html Instructions], My Gang and Events Diary all open a browser window. The other actions take place within the client
|-
!Lobby Chat
|[[File:updateduichat.jpg|340px]]
|Chat window for interacting with the currently signed in users. The chat window is 'tabbed' with the first tab on the left being the main Lobby chat, and four additional 'unused' tabs available for user-defined chat channels.
|}

[[Category: New Player]]

Main Page

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

[[News & Updates]]

=== 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.

=== 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]

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'''[[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 [[manufacturing|manufacture]] various equipment.

*Browse the full list of [[NPC Gangs]].
*Learn About [[Factions]]

'''[[Vehicles]]'''

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]].

'''[[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 [[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.

'''[[Gameplay]]'''

More technical things such as [[Chat Commands|chat commands]] and [[Keyboard Input|keyboard commands]] and info on various game mechanics. Also, some information on how much of a [[Time Commitment|time commitment]] the game requires.

'''[[World]]'''

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.

'''User Contributions'''

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'''

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

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2021-08-17T22:25:21Z

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'''Welcome to ''Wiki''!'''
We hope you will contribute much and well.
You will probably want to read the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents help pages].
Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] ([[User talk:Wikiadmin|talk]]) 22:25, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

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World

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'''FIXME''' Need other general info about the world here

Info about creating maps is available on the [[Mission Builder]] page.

== Darkwind Week ==
* Daily (approximately 04:00 server time)
** Health Update - injured and sick characters have their status updated
* Weekly (Fridays approximately 04:00 server time)
** Financial Reset - weekly profit/loss reset (04:00 - 04:10)
** Financial Update - weekly [[wages]] and other expenses deducted (04:05 - 04:15)
** Training Update - characters receive updates to their trained skills, and training cost is deducted (04:10 - 04:20)
** Morale makes a small move toward zero.
** Faction Reputations make a small move toward zero (neutral). Bounties may be adjusted/removed as a result.
** Weekly camp updates (04:50)
*** Switch from week 1 to week 2 of the two-week camp war cycle
**** Week 1: deploy CR
**** Week 2: hexes are taken and battles are fought

== Permanent Damage ==
The world of Darkwind is extremely harsh, and the inhabitants are even harder on their equipment. As a result, all items (vehicles and components) can be subject to permanent damage, aka ''perma-damage''.

The item will lose 3% of its health each time it is mended. Fortunately, if the item is already within 5% of its maximum then it will take no permanent damage at all when fixed.

=== Effects on Equipment ===
==== Chassis ====
A chassis' health directly affects its handling and armor strength. In essence a chassis with full armor but 50% health is equivalent to a 100% chassis with 1/2 of its total armor.

How much damage a chassis can sustain before its handling is affected is currently unknown.

===== First Repair =====
Chassis (and chassis only) are repairable to 100% the first time they are repaired regardless of how damaged they are.

However, if the chassis is damaged below 95%, the permanent damage amount will be applied so that the next time it is repaired even if it doesn't go below 95% it will only go to 97%.

Example: Loot chassis is returned to town at 80%, and repaired. It will go to 100%. The next time it is used it takes 1% chassis damage during the event taking it to 99%. When it is repaired it will repair to 97%.

''This means there will be a definite advantage to '''not repairing''' a chassis if it has received only minimal damage after its first free repair.''

To indicate that a chassis has had it's first repair done to it, its health will be indicated as 100% (3% perma).

===== Pimp my ride =====
A chassis' perma-damage also affects its appearance in-game. Vehicles with perma-damage will not be restored to pristine condition when using the ''Clean/Restore'' function at the Mechanic Shop, rather they will retain some amount of rust (the damage layer). '''This is aesthetic only.'''

==== Weapons ====
A weapon's health affects its accuracy although it is not currently known how ''off'' each lost percentage point of health makes a weapon.

Below about 50%, the weapon will start jamming on a regular basis.

==== Engines ====
An engine's health affects its power output, so a damaged engine will have slower acceleration and a lower top speed than an undamaged engine.

Currently, there seems to be very little difference in performance above the 95% level.

Arena Combat

2020-04-14T02:04:30Z

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These events take the combat aspects of Death Races even further. Combats are much deadlier, as there is little opportunity to avoid enemies, so enter with caution. However, combats are most similar to wilderness scouts and an excellent means to learn crucial skills such as protecting and attacking weak armor.

Arena combats are usually divided into two teams, red and blue. Some events randomise team placement, others are 'nominated' and allow players to select their team. Events typically allow each gang to enter two vehicles. Both this and team selection are only available via the web interface, in Gameplay -> Events Diary, or the "Webpage" button on the client registration dialog.

The basic goals are to score points and force all vehicles on the other team to resign. Points are awarded two ways:

* Damage enemy vehicles. Points scale according to the damage done, whether by weapons fire or collision. Note that friendly fire will cause a point deduction!
** Points are based on damage scored divided by your own CR. <ref>http://www.dark-wind.com/forums2/index.php?a=topic&t=26306</ref>
* Cross the lap posts. Progressive points are awarded for each time a vehicle crosses these posts, which are just like the lap posts in Race and Death Race events. The vehicle must cycle through the posts, circling the same one will only award points once. The first award is 400 points, then 800, 1200, and finally 1600 points for all further laps.

== Resigning ==
If your gangers are in danger, don't hesitate to resign! Your vehicle will retain its points earned and collect any event prize according to its final standing. It's even possible to roll across lap posts after resigning and collect more points, provided other vehicles on your team are still active.

If all vehicles on a team resign, the event is over each active vehicle on the winning team is awarded a 50% point bonus. However, the losing team's vehicles retain their points and collect prizes due. A standout on a losing team can even take the first prize.

Damaging an enemy vehicle that has resigned will earn no points. Save your ammo for the active opponents!

If you resign, as in any event, it is usually very important to stop firing. You may have "repeat fire" orders in place with a currently out of sight target, or a temporarily stunned gunner. When those conditions change, your gang will resume the ordered attacks. You may be able to convince a human opponent that this was unintended, but NPCs are far less reasonable and will often relentlessly retaliate.

== Notes ==
<references/>
[[Category: Events]]

Arena Combat

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Specialisms

2015-10-30T03:40:13Z

Wikiadmin: /* Table of Specialisms */

Characters can learn useful skill-specific specialisms that grant unique bonuses when applying them.
Learning specialisms requires 50 skill points per specialism (unless otherwise noted).

Once you have 50 points in a skill you can select a specialism for the character. To do this, the character has to be in a town with a tavern. Go to the tavern, and click on the character. You'll then be able to choose from among the available specialties for that character.

Specialisms are split into specific skill-enhancing categories:

Some specialisms have [[Specialism Caps|hard or soft limits]] to the effectiveness of higher levels
== Weaponry ==
These specialisms are based on the weaponry skills: [[Gunnery]], [[Large Guns]], and [[Ballistics]]

* '''Machine Guns''' -- Increases accuracy for Machine Guns, Medium Machine Guns, Heavy Machine Guns, Gatling Guns, and Heavy Gatling Guns, and enhances the ability to unjam them.
* '''Heavy Weapons''' -- Increases accuracy for Car Cannons, Anti-Tank Guns, and Tank Guns, and enhances the ability to unjam them.
* '''Flamethrowers''' -- Increases damage for Flamethrowers and Heavy Flamethrowers, and enhances the ability to unjam them.
* '''Laserfire''' -- Increases battery efficiency for Lasers and Heavy Lasers.

{|class = "wikitable" border = "1" | style="margin-left: 20px;"
! Level !! Charge Loss
|-
|align = "right"| 0 (no spec)
|align = "right"| 40%
|-
|align = "right"| 1
|align = "right"| 30%
|-
|align = "right"| 2
|align = "right"| 20%
|-
|align = "right"| 3
|align = "right"| 15%
|}

* '''Ballistic Prediction''' -- Increases accuracy for Paint Guns, Mounted Mortars and Car Grenade Launchers, and enhances the ability to unjam them.
* '''Rocketeer''' -- Increases accuracy for all types of Rockets and Missiles, and enhances the ability to unjam them.
* '''Moving Targets''' -- Improves accuracy for shooting at moving targets. Reduces the negative effects of a target's Defensive Driving specialism.
* '''Sniper''' -- Increases the accuracy for all weapons.
* '''Rapid Reloading''' -- Enhances the speed at which a character can reload weapons.
* '''Courage Under Fire''' -- Reduces the accuracy penalty for firing if your vehicle has taken damage in that round.
* '''Rapidshot''' -- Grants a character the chance of an extra shot in a round in which he or she fires a weapon set to fire automatically.

== Driving ==
These specialisms are based on the driving skills: [[Driving]], [[Cyclist]], [[Trucker]]

* '''Mine Layer''' -- Ability to deploy Mines and Spikes at high speed with less inherited velocity
* '''Jumpstart''' -- Quick off the line and highly skilled at acceleration during the first 2 seconds of an event
* '''Defensive Driver''' -- Ability to make your vehicle hard to shoot while it's moving at speed
* '''Offensive Driver''' -- Increased collision damage to your opponents
* '''Reload In Motion''' -- Ability to reload a weapon while driving. The speed at which you can drive while reloading increases with higher levels<ref>http://www.dark-wind.com/forums2/index.php?a=topic&t=5141</ref>.

{|class = "wikitable" border = "1" | style="margin-left: 20px;"
!Level !! MPH Limit
|-
|align = "right"|Level 0 (no specialism)
|align = "right"| <9
|-
|align = "right"|Level 1
|align = "right"| <31.5
|-
|align = "right"|Level 2
|align = "right"| <54
|-
|align = "right"|Level 3
|align = "right"| <76.5
|}

* '''Deathracer''' -- Ability to fire at full accuracy while driving
* '''Slipstreamer''' -- Ability to gain more of a speed boost than normal when slipstreaming or drafting
:''NOTE:'' Also shows how efficent your car is drafting by percentage.

== Mechanic ==
* '''Engine Tuning''' -- Ability to squeeze a little extra acceleration from an engine -- a single mechanic with this skill will service a gang's cars for all events in the same city as the mechanic - it is not necessary for the mechanic to be in the event, unlike the other specialisms.

: NOTE: Engine Tuning only affects vehicles that your gang '''owns''', not rentals or cars supplied by the race track for standard events.

* '''Jury Rigging''' -- Highly skilled at getting a broken engine running (the Mechanic must be in the event to employ this specialism)
* '''Salvager''' -- Skilled at salvaging parts from a car whose engine cannot be fixed (the Mechanic must be in the event to employ this specialism)

== Scouting ==
* '''Negotiator''' -- Ability to negotiate truces with NPC pirate gangs -- sometimes (the scout must be in the event to employ this specialism)
* '''Pathfinder''' -- Reduces the chance of taking vehicle damage when travelling recklessly (>30mph), reduces the increased risk of encounters when travelling recklessly, and amplifies the risk-reduction effect when travelling carefully (<30mph).
**'''Pathfinder''' only affects ''travelling'' '''not''' driving during an event.

== First Aid ==
* '''Field First Aid''' -- Ability to staunch the bleeding of any nearby characters, during a combat (the Medic must be in the event to employ this specialism)
* '''Combat Psychologist''' -- reduces the stress of all occupants in the vehicle, and can be based on either Leadership or First Aid

== Hand Guns ==
* '''Shoot From The Hip''' -- skilled at firing '''personal weapons''' quicker than other characters during the firing phase.
* '''Long Throw''' -- ability to throw grenades and other objects a long distance.
* '''Running''' -- extra fast at running.
* '''Car Killer''' -- Skilled at scoring telling hits against vehicles with '''personal weapons''', and of scoring internal hits through weak armour

Hand Guns also includes the following Weaponry specialisms: Moving Targets, Sniper, Rapid Reloading, Courage Under Fire, Rapidshot.

== Leadership ==
Note that it takes 100 points of leadership for each specialist skill, unlike 50 with the other skills

* '''Combat Psychologist''' -- reduces the stress of all occupants in the vehicle, and can be based on either Leadership or First Aid
* '''[[Recruiter]]''' -- increased chances of recruiting gang members with above-average skills. Will only work in town that the Recruiter is in (new as of faction changes)
* '''[[Motivator]]''' - gives a slight training bonus to all characters in the same town as the Leader when training hits.

== Courage ==
Note that it takes 150 points of Courage for each specialist skill, unlike 50 with the other skills

* '''Pragmatist''' -- stress decreases faster than normal when far away from enemies.
* '''Adrenalin Junkie''' -- this character thrives on that little kick of adrenalin. When stressed, running speed increases.
* '''Eye of the Hurricane''' -- this fine fellow is an inspiration to everyone around him. Other people in the car are somewhat more likely to gain courage after a fight when this guy is in the car with them (and has not panicked)
* '''Courage Under Fire''' -- Reduces the accuracy penalty for firing if your vehicle has taken damage in that round.

== Table of Specialisms ==
{|class = "wikitable" border = "1"
!colspan = "5"| Weaponry
|-
! Specialism !! Skill 1 !! Skill 2 !! Skill 3 !! Skill 4
|-
|Machine Guns
|Gunnery
|Large Guns
|
|
|-
|Heavy Weapons
|Large Guns
|
|
|
|-
|Flamethrowers
|Gunnery
|
|
|
|-
|Laserfire
|Gunnery
|
|
|
|-
|Ballistic Prediction
|Ballistics
|
|
|
|-
|Rocketeer
|Gunnery
|
|
|
|-
|Moving Targets
|Gunnery
|Large Guns
|Ballistics
|Hand Guns
|-
|Sniper
|Gunnery
|Hand Guns
|
|
|-
|Rapid Reloading
|Gunnery
|Large Guns
|Ballistics
|Hand Guns
|-
|Courage Under Fire
|Gunnery
|Large Guns
|Ballistics
|Hand Guns
|-
|Rapidshot
|Gunnery
|Ballistics
|Hand Guns
|
|-
!colspan = "4"| Driving
|-
|Defensive Driver
|Driving
|Cyclist
|Trucker
|-
|Offensive Driver
|Driving
|Trucker
|
|-
|Reload In Motion
|Driving
|Trucker
|Cyclist
|-
|Deathracer
|Driving
|Cyclist
|
|-
|Mine Layer
|Driving
|Trucker
|
|-
|Jumpstart
|Driving
|Cyclist
|
|-
!colspan = "3"| Miscellaneous
|-
|Engine Tuning
|Mechanic
|
|-
|Jury Rigging
|Mechanic
|
|-
|Salvager
|Mechanic
|
|-
|Negotiator
|Scouting
|
|-
|Field First Aid
|First Aid
|
|-
|Combat Psychologist
|First Aid
|Leadership<ref name = "leadership">Leadership specialisms are only available for every 100 points, rather than 50 points for other skills.</ref>
|-
|Recruiter
|Leadership<ref name = "leadership" />
|
|-
|Motivator
|Leadership<ref name = "leadership" />
|
|}

== Table of Specialisms II ==

Darkwind Specialisims

When you earn 50 points in the skill listed on the left, you can choose one of the specializations on the right

{|class = "wikitable" border = "1" | style="margin-left: 20px;"
! Skill !! Specialization
|-
|align = "left"| Handgunning
|align = "left"| Moving Targets, Sniper, Rapid Reloading, Courage Under Fire, Rapidshot, Shoot From the Hip, Long Throw, Car Killer, Runner
|-
|align = "left"| Ballistics
|align = "left"| Ballistic Prediction, Moving Targets, Rapid Reloading, Rapidshot
|-
|align = "left"| Gunnery
|align = "left"| Machine Guns, Flamethrowers, Laserfire, Rocketeer, moving Targets, Sniper, Rapid Reload, Courage Under Fire, Rapidshot
|-
|align = "left"| Large Gunnery
|align = "left"| Machine Guns, Heavy Weapons, Moving Targets, Rapid Reloading, Courage Under Fire
|-
|align = "left"| Mechanic
|align = "left"| Jury Rigger, Salvager, Engine Tuning
|-
|align = "left"| First Aid
|align = "left"| Field First Aid, Combat Psychologist
|-
|align = "left"| Courage<ref name = "courage">Courage specialisms are only available for every 150 points, rather than 50 points for other skills.</ref>
|align = "left"|
|-
|align = "left"| Scouting
|align = "left"| Negotiator
|-
|align = "left"| Leadership<ref name = "leadership">Leadership specialisms are only available for every 100 points, rather than 50 points for other skills.</ref>
|align = "left"| Recruiter, Motivator, and Combat Psychologist
|-
|align = "left"| Driving
|align = "left"| Minelayer, Jumpstart, Defensive Driver, Offensive Driver, Reload In Motion, Slipstreamer, Deathracer
|-
|align = "left"| Cyclist
|align = "left"| Jumpstart, Defensive Driver, Reload In Motion, Deathracer, Slipstreamer
|-
|align = "left"| Trucker
|align = "left"| ?
|}

Sources: <ref>http://dark-wind.com/forums2/index.php?a=topic&t=1682</ref>
<ref>http://dark-wind.com/forums2/index.php?a=topic&t=3087</ref>

== Notes ==
<references/>

[[Category: Skills]]
[[Category: Specialisms]]
[[Category: Characters]]

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News & Updates

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Talk:Main Page

2014-07-31T03:56:06Z

Wikiadmin:

===Spelling changes===
*Since this wiki is utilized and edited by people from multiple countries, particularly those that use British and American English, I suggest the Wikipedia guidelines be followed when it comes to 'correct' spellings.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style#National_varieties_of_English Wikipedia Manual of Style]

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I really would like to see the main page in a more overviewable design,

e.g. instead of:

Guides
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. If you want to lead a scout squad yourself give the Scout Leading Guide a try.

rather:

Guides
<br>- New player startup guide
<br>- How to drive
<br>- How to use weapons
<br>- Initial scout guide
<br>- Scout Leading Guide

comments?

* I think the only issue with a layout like that is that it presumes some knowledge on the part of the viewer/user. The narrative format provides a bit more 'leading' with the 'Fresh subscribers should...' and 'Beginners could be interested...' --[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 20:10, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
* Additionally, since the links are 'highlighted' within the narrative they have the sort of 'call-out' a bullet-ed list provides. --[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 20:16, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
* As a freshmen myself I think that even with the narrative new users are somewhat lost in all the features this game offers. I've added some meat on the new players guide but I think that some pages should be condensed on a single narrative page in a sort of "game manual" format - something that may also be condensed as a pdf weekly with themed background and stuff. Trouble is that until new players understands how friendly and open the community is, he's afraid to ask, add in the sheer amount of stuff this game has and new players don't even know what advice to ask for (I found myself in a game unable to keep the car at a steady - which is silly because I just needed to pull the handbrake, imagine me asking "how do I keep this car steady"? and the duh moment afterward) - if that is something that may be useful, I step forward to maintain it --[[User:LoSboccacc|LoSboccacc]] 16:10, 2 March 2010 (UMT)

== Bugs in Vehicle Creation Applications ==

Known Bugs:

''The weight of each point of armor on a vehicle changes depending on the chassis, but the Darkwind Vehicle Designer uses the same weight per point of armor in all circumstances.''

*No, the Armor Weight values vary by chassis, but some chassis don't have their Armor Weights defined (because I didn't have access to the chassis), and those are 0. Regardless, the DB values are editable, so if you know the weights for a chassis you can modify them yourself.

*On the Database page, select 'chassis' in the dropdown, and double-click on any entry.
--[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 16:01, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

''I've also found the final weight in Car Builder is rarely an exact match the weight listed in the game itself, but I haven't figured out why.''

*I think it is because the actual weight per point is a decimal/float, and the values used in the DB are numbers that seemed to get the closest in the builds I tested.
--[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 16:01, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

''The fuel range calculation in the Darkwind Vehicle Designer isn't right, so don't pay attention to it.''

*It was always off a bit (hence the 'Est.' for 'Estimated'), and is now more off since the math changed, and 'A' armor gets a bonus, and ...
--[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 16:01, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
*Triferus: Hmm well are you using the 135,000 * Fuel Units / Weight calculation or the old one, as per the [[Travel]] page? It looks like the old one to me...
**The released version of the application is using the old/original math, as it was correct at the time of release. I changed it in my development version, but haven't released for a number of reasons.
--[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 23:48, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

''When Car Builder generates a banner for a configuration, it always identifies the armor as Grade "B" even if you actually chose "A" or "C".''

*Can't help with this one, sorry.
--[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 16:01, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

''Car Builder uses the wrong bulk and weight when adding a roll cage to the Offroad Buggy.''

Removed " , as is a desktop application [http://graymattercomputing.svnrepository.com/dwvehicles/trac.cgi/wiki Darkwind Vehicle Designer]. " since the standalone application is no longer available.
*I'd fix the link, but nobody seems to care
--[[User:Wikiadmin|Wikiadmin]] 05:56, 31 July 2014 (CEST)

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We hope you will contribute much and well.
You will probably want to read the [[Help:Contents|help pages]].
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Played DW for 3 months or so now after having taken three years off from trying the game for 3 months earlier. Used to play Car Wars back in the day.

Professionally, I contributed Fortran code to the CPMD project as part of my graduate research.

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

[[News & Updates]]

=== 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.

=== 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]

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'''[[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 [[manufacturing|manufacture]] various equipment.

*Browse the full list of [[NPC Gangs]].
*Learn About [[Factions]]

'''[[Vehicles]]'''

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]]'''

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.

'''[[Gameplay]]'''

More technical things such as [[Chat Commands|chat commands]] and [[Keyboard Input|keyboard commands]] and info on various game mechanics. Also, some information on how much of a [[Time Commitment|time commitment]] the game requires.

'''[[World]]'''

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.

'''User Contributions'''

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'''

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

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

[[News & Updates]]

=== 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.

=== 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]

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'''[[Gangs]]'''

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.

*Browse the full list of [[NPC Gangs]].
*Learn About [[Factions]]

'''[[Vehicles]]'''

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]]'''

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.

'''[[Gameplay]]'''

More technical things such as [[Chat Commands|chat commands]] and [[Keyboard Input|keyboard commands]] and info on various game mechanics. Also, some information on how much of a [[Time Commitment|time commitment]] the game requires.

'''[[World]]'''

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.

'''User Contributions'''

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'''

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

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Wikiadmin:

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

[[News & Updates]]

=== 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.

=== 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]

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'''[[Gangs]]'''

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.

*Browse the full list of [[NPC Gangs]].
*Learn About [[Factions]]

'''[[Vehicles]]'''

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]]'''

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.

'''[[Gameplay]]'''

More technical things such as [[Chat Commands|chat commands]] and [[Keyboard Input|keyboard commands]] and info on various game mechanics. Also, some information on how much of a [[Time Commitment|time commitment]] the game requires.

'''[[World]]'''

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.

'''User Contributions'''

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'''

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

Main Page

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Wikiadmin:

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

[[News & Updates]]

=== 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.

=== 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]

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'''[[Gangs]]'''

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.

*Browse the full list of [[NPC Gangs]].
*Learn About [[Factions]]

'''[[Vehicles]]'''

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]]'''

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.

'''[[Gameplay]]'''

More technical things such as [[Chat Commands|chat commands]] and [[Keyboard Input|keyboard commands]] and info on various game mechanics. Also, some information on how much of a [[Time Commitment|time commitment]] the game requires.

'''[[World]]'''

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.

'''User Contributions'''

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'''

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

Top Ten Scouting Tips

2012-11-27T23:53:34Z

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==Watch your own back==
AKA: '''CYOA''' (Cover Your Own A**)
Always bring your own backup (a second or third vehicle). Too many times on group scouts other players focus only upon themselves and the enemies they are fighting and will do nothing to help if you get in trouble. Scouting alone with only one vehicle is especially dangerous, since you have fewer tactical options – all the enemies drive straight towards you. If you violate this rule and insist on scouting with only one vehicle, scout '''only''' with players you know will bail you out if you get in trouble.

==Do not stop your vehicle(s) in the open==
Open terrain is lethal. Always make a stand on obstructed ground to break enemy formations or on top of a small hill or cliff. Anything to avoid having the enemy swarm you. No matter how good your gang members are or what you are driving, no vehicle can fight when it is being pegged by
3 or more heavy weapons – the stress is too great for accurate fire AND your vehicle might even flip. Once you get pinned down by weapons fire you are dead. In a worst-case scenario where there is little to no cover try to run until some of the enemy auto-escapes at 500m. Another technique is to run until the enemy becomes spread out, then turn and kill the lead vehicles before the others can join - divide and conquer.

==Always assume there will be a return/second encounter==
Do not loot vehicles that you don't want to fight in. Looted vehicle add their CR to the number of enemy vehicles encountered on a return. Vehicles with engines less than 75%, that have their main guns destroyed, or have more than one armor facing breached are death traps. Do not make exceptions for rare vehicles, leave that 8% 3.2Lv8, it's not worth it. Greed kills. If you violate this rule (and you will), then you must prepare to ditch your loot vehicle at the start of the return. Place your loot vehicle TO THE LEFT of the vehicle you want your driver to escape to (because the steering wheel in DW is ON THE RIGHT). Slow both vehicles down to 0 mph. Then exit the loot vehicle. If you do it right you can immediately board your own vehicle without exposing your gang member to weapons fire – this is the 'loot car shuffle'. Practice this. Always leave enough room in your regular vehicle for your guy to hop back in (20 bulk).

==Don't forget the 'Surrender All' option==
If solo scouting (not the same as scouting with one vehicle, just scouting by yourself) remember you can always select 'surrender all' if you are about to lose a valuable gang member. Of course this depends on who the gang member is – if it's a new recruit then who cares – but if it's your leader surrender that apache – you can always get another but it takes months and even years to build up a good leader. This is why solo scouting is safer, because you don't have this option on group scouts unless everyone agrees. There is no excuse for losing your three best gang members on a bad scout. DO NOT GET ATTACHED TO VEHICLES, DO NOT CONTINUE A BAD SCOUT TO GET 'REVENGE'.

==Cross-train==
Focus on gaining as many specializations as fast as possible. Most skills give you a specialization in blocks of 50. So if your large-gunner is at 67 skill and is only training one point a week during the training hit, then he is probably close to his maximum skill level. Switch his training to gunnery or hand gunner until you hit 50, then switch to something else. Always try to have a first-aid specialization character in a squad – you can quickly cross-train first aid in EL. Always have a Motivator in a town with more than three gang members – this improves their training over time.

==Destroy rocket vehicles first==
Destroy vehicles like the Mutant Marauder and Scorpion first - getting hit by twin RLs can kill by making your vehicle unresponsive and preventing you from returning fire.
Be scared of heavy rockets – a heavy rocket can kill you in one shot. Ignore CGLs till the end – they are no threat to a well-built vehicle.

==Always fire until an enemy vehicle is reduced to 0 CR==
You can read an enemy vehicle's CR by hovering over it with your pointer. Too many needless deaths occur when a player dismisses a 'killed' enemy vehicle, only to have a heavy-rocket come out of 'nowhere' and kill him. Rare loot is the exception – save them for last and kill/red as many other enemies as you can – this demoralizes the remaining enemy force. Being struck by weapons fire is also demoralizing – so if you want to loot that rare chassis pay attention to its remaining armor and be careful not to breach it – pepper it on all sides until it demoralizes. You may need to hold fire for a turn.

==Always equip hand weapons on all characters==
Also, upgrade to SMGs or Rifles when possible. Make sure each character has 2 hand weapon reloads. Do not travel without hand weapons, and remember you cannot reload hand weapons while running.

==Don't forget to attempt to truce an encounter you wish to avoid==
You get a chance to truce after you see the initial enemy placement. If ambushed by a superior force try to truce. If you are attacked on a return and your vehicles are too beat up to fight attempt to truce. A good scout can save your entire squad.

==Always pack reloads==
Try for at least 2 per weapon, 3 to be safe (muscle cars and rocket racks are the exception). Anything less requires a dedicated ammo carrier. If you do this don't forget to distribute ammo from your ammo carrier at the end of combat. Let enemies escape and end combat if you are out of reloads, since this means the next encounter will probably kill you (obviously you don't care about preserving ammo if it's a return or gates encounter). Get in the habit of always reloading weapons on the loot screen for all vehicles. If you need ideas for vehicle builds spy on the garage of a vet, and see which vehicles have 'renowned' status and higher. These are the designs to imitate, because they are battle tested and proven.

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