Battlescape Overview (Apocalypse) - Revision history

Magic9mushroom: Undo revision 91541 by Makus (talk) bolding that is unnecessary

2020-07-04T08:04:12Z

Undo revision 91541 by Makus (talk) bolding that is unnecessary

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	The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse)\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.		The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse)\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.

	The size and complexity of the ~~'''~~building map generated depends~~'''~~ on the number of agents that have arrived on the mission.		The size and complexity of the building map generated depends on the number of agents that have arrived on the mission.

	Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.		Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.

Makus at 07:20, 4 July 2020

2020-07-04T07:20:36Z

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	The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse)\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.		The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse)\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.

	The size and complexity of the building map generated depends on the number of agents that have arrived on the mission.		The size and complexity of the '''building map generated depends''' on the number of agents that have arrived on the mission.

	Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.		Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.

Magic9mushroom: /* The Playing Board */ moving information

2020-07-04T05:12:41Z

The Playing Board: moving information

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	Maps in Apocalypse are made of individual tiles and their height can go up to 9 levels.		Maps in Apocalypse are made of individual tiles and their height can go up to 9 levels.

	The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse)\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.		The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse)\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.

			The size and complexity of the building map generated depends on the number of agents that have arrived on the mission.

	Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.		Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.

Hobbes: /* Tactical Screen */ added tactical icons

2009-12-02T17:32:16Z

Tactical Screen: added tactical icons

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	[[Image:Apoc battlescape2d rt.png\|360px\|right\|Battlescape Overhead Map View Real-Time]]		[[Image:Apoc battlescape2d rt.png\|360px\|right\|Battlescape Overhead Map View Real-Time]]

			When using the '''Overhead Map View''' the game use the following symbols:
			*[[Image:Apoc_xcomairborneicon.png]] X-COM Agent
			*[[Image:Apoc_neutralairborneicon.png]] Neutral unit
			*[[Image:Apoc_hostileairborneicon.png]] Hostile unit
			*[[Image:Apoc_objecticon.png]] Object on the ground
			*[[Image:Apoc_levelicon.png]] Unit at a different level
			*[[Image:Apoc_crawlingicon.png]] Unit crawling

	===Battlescape Control Options===		===Battlescape Control Options===
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	* [[Controls (Apocalypse)#Movement Orders\|Movement Orders]]		* [[Controls (Apocalypse)#Movement Orders\|Movement Orders]]
	* Level Indicator - Switch height level.		* Level Indicator - Switch height level.
	* Hands Area - Access to the inventory screen and equipment on the agent's hands.		* Hands Area - Access to the inventory screen and equipment on the agent's hands.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Hobbes at 20:48, 30 November 2009

2009-11-30T20:48:28Z

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	The '''Battlescape''' is where the tactical battles of the game will take place between X-COM forces and its opposing factions. This is where the game is ultimately decided as your agents fight, kill, recover valuable [[Alien Artifacts (Apocalypse)\|alien artifacts]], bring back live and dead [[Alien Life Forms (Apocalypse)\|aliens]] and also die.		The '''Battlescape''' is where the tactical battles of the game will take place between X-COM forces and its opposing factions. This is where the game is ultimately decided as your agents fight, kill, recover valuable [[Alien Artifacts (Apocalypse)\|alien artifacts]], bring back live and dead [[Alien Life Forms (Apocalypse)\|aliens]] and also die.

			For more information about how to start tactical missions see [[Starting a Mission (Apocalypse)\|Starting a Mission]].

	==The Playing Board==		==The Playing Board==
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	==See Also==		==See Also==

			* [[Starting a Mission (Apocalypse)\|Starting a Mission]]
	* [[Controls (Apocalypse)\|Controls]]		* [[Controls (Apocalypse)\|Controls]]
	* [[Cityscape Fighting (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape Fighting]]		* [[Cityscape Fighting (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape Fighting]]

Hobbes: more content

2009-11-30T18:03:36Z

Hobbes at 00:38, 20 November 2009

2009-11-20T00:38:53Z

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	* After OK is clicked the game will start and the '''Tactical Screen''' will be presented.		* After OK is clicked the game will start and the '''Tactical Screen''' will be presented.

	===Tactical Screen===		==Tactical Screen==

			[[Image:Apoc battlescape3d tb.png\|360px\|left\|Battlescape Isometric Map View Turn-Based]]

			The main part of the screen is occupied by the '''Tactical Display''' and the current view of the battleboard on the screen can be moved by scrolling the mouse to the edges of the screen. It is also possible to move around the view using the cursor keys.

	[[Image:Apoc ~~battlescape3d tb~~.png\|360px\|~~left~~\|Battlescape ~~Isometric~~ Map View ~~Turn~~-~~Based~~]]		The '''Control Panel''' is divided into four sections:

			'''Battlescape Control Options''' (described below);

			'''Message Bar''' (where messages informing you about tactical events can be consulted);

			'''Turn Based Controls''' when playing TB games, otherwise it will be replaced by '''Game Time And Time Controls'''. More information regarding the controls can be found at [[Opportunity Fire (Apocalypse)\|Opportunity Fire]].

			'''Central Information Panel''' (where information will be displayed and commands can be given).

			There are two views possible on '''Tactical Display''', '''Isometric Map View''' (3D, pictured on the left) and '''Overhead Map View''' (2D, pictured below)
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			<br>
			[[Image:Apoc battlescape2d rt.png\|360px\|right\|Battlescape Overhead Map View Real-Time]]

	~~[[Image:Apoc battlescape2d rt~~.~~png\|360px\|~~left~~\|Battlescape~~ Overhead ~~Map View Real-Time]]~~		===Battlescape Control Options===
			* Set Camera Mode, when the display view will follow a selected craft when on Isometric Map View.
			* Switch between Isometric (3D) and Overhead (2D) map views (left picture is Isometric, right is Overhead).
			* Change Level Mode views.
			* Review Mission Briefing.
			* Access the Game Options (Sound, Save/Load, etc.).

	==See Also==		==See Also==

	* [[Apocalypse]]		* [[Controls (Apocalypse)\|Controls]]
	* [[Cityscape Fighting (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape Fighting]]		* [[Cityscape Fighting (Apocalypse)\|Cityscape Fighting]]
	* [[Tactics (Apocalypse)\|Ground Tactics]]		* [[Tactics (Apocalypse)\|Ground Tactics]]

	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]

Hobbes at 15:01, 16 November 2009

2009-11-16T15:01:23Z

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	Maps in Apocalypse are made of individual tiles and their height can go up to 9 levels.		Maps in Apocalypse are made of individual tiles and their height can go up to 9 levels.

	The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse]\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.		The terrain on the Battlescape depends on the city area where the fighting will take place. [[Buildings (Apocalypse)\|Buildings]] will account to much of the battles and their layout will be dependent on its type. The layout of missions involving crashed [[Alien Ships (Apocalypse)\|UFOs]] will be centered on the alien craft.

	Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.		Everything on the map is static by nature. They do not change until they are damaged by weapons fire or explosions.
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	===Tactical Screen===		===Tactical Screen===



	[[Image:Apoc battlescape3d tb.png\|360px\|left\|Battlescape Isometric Map View Turn-Based]]		[[Image:Apoc battlescape3d tb.png\|360px\|left\|Battlescape Isometric Map View Turn-Based]]

NKF: /* The Playing Pieces */ Added note about units getting stunned if they occupy the same tile

2009-11-16T09:57:32Z

The Playing Pieces: Added note about units getting stunned if they occupy the same tile

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	*Only one playing piece or environmental feature can occupy a tile at a time.		*Only one playing piece or environmental feature can occupy a tile at a time.
			**If multiple units occupy the same tile, all but one or even all the units will get stunned.
	*Multiple items may occupy the same tile.		*Multiple items may occupy the same tile.
	*Each playing piece move onto the same tile as the items, provided that there is no playing piece on that tile.		*Each playing piece move onto the same tile as the items, provided that there is no playing piece on that tile.
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	[[Image:Apoc battlescape2d rt.png\|360px\|left\|Battlescape Overhead Map View Real-Time]]		[[Image:Apoc battlescape2d rt.png\|360px\|left\|Battlescape Overhead Map View Real-Time]]



	==See Also==		==See Also==

NKF: /* The Playing Board */ Added note regarding FOW lifting

2009-11-16T09:54:09Z

The Playing Board: Added note regarding FOW lifting

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	The '''Tactical Display''' screen will show all walls, obstructions, ceilings, floors that can are currently in view or have previously been seen seen.		The '''Tactical Display''' screen will show all walls, obstructions, ceilings, floors that can are currently in view or have previously been seen seen.

	The shroud of war, or fog of war, is common in many strategy games to represent areas that have not been seen or visited. In effect, areas of the map are coated in black until a friendly unit looks at it. From then on, the fog is lifted for the rest of mission, although it should be noted that enemy units moving into a previously seen area will not be highlighted, you merely still retain knowledge of the terrain itself. For this reason you should sweep the combat area in such a way to avoid aliens getting behind your lines, which can both be dangerous and time consuming to locate them at the end of a mission.		The shroud of war, or fog of war, is common in many strategy games to represent areas that have not been seen or visited. In effect, areas of the map are coated in black until a friendly unit looks at it. From then on, the fog is lifted for the rest of mission, although it should be noted that enemy units moving into a previously seen area will not be highlighted, you merely still retain knowledge of the terrain itself. For this reason you should sweep the combat area in such a way to avoid aliens getting behind your lines, which can both be dangerous and time consuming to locate them at the end of a mission.

			In Apocalypse, the shroud is lifted entire blocks at a time, this differs from the traditional method of revealing line of sight wedges from the observers.

	==Mission Briefing and Combat System==		==Mission Briefing and Combat System==

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 * Review Mission Briefing.
 * Access the Game Options (Sound, Save/Load, etc.).
 ==See Also==