PlanetWars attack - Revision history

RandomX: Fixed some links.

2022-10-08T20:48:56Z

Fixed some links.

Sprung: be explicit about unlinked metal income

2018-06-27T12:29:33Z

be explicit about unlinked metal income

89.102.141.31: /* Reap the Spoils */

2018-06-25T19:59:36Z

Reap the Spoils

GoogleFrog at 11:44, 24 March 2018

2018-03-24T11:44:22Z

GoogleFrog at 11:38, 24 March 2018

2018-03-24T11:38:08Z

GoogleFrog at 11:03, 24 March 2018

2018-03-24T11:03:31Z

220.245.166.237: /* Responding to a Challenge */

2017-05-04T12:29:12Z

Responding to a Challenge

Anarchid: /* Fighting the Battle */

2017-04-05T13:37:49Z

Fighting the Battle

Anarchid: /* Fighting the Battle */

2017-04-05T13:36:35Z

Fighting the Battle

Anarchid: /* Fighting the Battle */

2017-04-05T13:34:59Z

Fighting the Battle

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 == Launching an Attack ==
-To launch an attack you must sign up to invade a planet while your faction is in the attack phase of its turn. See the [[Planetwars Turn Structure|turn structure page]] for details on initiative. There are three ways to sign up for an invasion.
+To launch an attack you must sign up to invade a planet while your faction is in the attack phase of its turn. See the [[PlanetWars_initiative#Galactic_Turn|turn structure page]] for details on initiative. There are three ways to sign up for an invasion.
-* Click "Join Attack" in the list of planets found in the lobby in Multiplayer -> Planetwars.
+* Click "Join Attack" in the list of planets found in the lobby in Multiplayer→PlanetWars.
-* Pick a planet from the list at the top of the [http://zero-k.info/Planetwars|galaxy page]. Requires site login.
+* Pick a planet from the list at the top of the [//zero-k.info/PlanetWars galaxy page]. Requires site login.
 * Navigate to a planets page and click "ATTACK PLANET". Requires site login.
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 === Valid Targets ===
-Invasions can be launched towards adjacent planets or through warp gates. You cannot attack your own planets or those of your allies. Additionally, some treaties allow you to launch attacks using the wormhole network of other factions. See the [[Planetwars Diplomacy|diplomacy page]] for more details.
+Invasions can be launched towards adjacent planets or through warp gates. You cannot attack your own planets or those of your allies. Additionally, some treaties allow you to launch attacks using the wormhole network of other factions. See the [[PlanetWars diplomacy|diplomacy page]] for more details.
-A planet is a valid target via adjacency if it is next to an allied planet with an active Wormhole Stabilizer. A planet is a valid target via warp if there are at least 10 dropships from your faction in orbit. Dropships can be sent across the galaxy using Warp Cores, but can be blocked by Warp Jammers. See the [[Planetwars Structures|structures page]] for more details and Wormholes and Warp.
+A planet is a valid target via adjacency if it is next to an allied planet with an active Wormhole Stabilizer. A planet is a valid target via warp if there are at least 10 dropships from your faction in orbit. Dropships can be sent across the galaxy using Warp Cores, but can be blocked by Warp Jammers. See the [[PlanetWars structures|structures page]] for more details and Wormholes and Warp.
 The list of valid targets is generated at the start of your factions attack turn and it never shrinks. The list of valid targets in the lobby and at the top of the galaxy is a naively generated list of the top six best targets. If you want to attack a valid target which is not on the list navigate to the planets page and click "ATTACK PLANET".  This is the only way to attack a planet that may be newly valid due to the passing of a galactic turn or newly broken alliance. You need to be logged into the site and lobby for the button to appear.
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 A battle requires players from both the attacking and defending factions. The attacking players are determined by the process of initiating the attack the defenders are determined by responding to the challenge that attack creates. Signing up to defend is much like attacking. The battle begins when the required number of defenders sign up.
-Players of the defending faction have five minutes to sign up for defense, with the remaining time shown at the top of the Planetwars tab in the lobby. If by the end of this time, the defending team has one player less than the required number of players a battle will start with uneven teams. This can cause 2v1 or 3v2 battles to occur. In this case one player on the defending team will receive two commanders.
+Players of the defending faction have five minutes to sign up for defense, with the remaining time shown at the top of the PlanetWars tab in the lobby. If by the end of this time, the defending team has one player less than the required number of players a battle will start with uneven teams. This can cause 2v1 or 3v2 battles to occur. In this case one player on the defending team will receive two commanders.
 If the defending team has more than one player less than required, the battle is automatically lost.
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 The attackers gain influence from a successful invasion and defenders can have their structures disabled. The attacking faction gains an amount of influence depending on their dropships, command centers and the winner of the battle. The simple version of influence is that factions must collect 50 influence on a planet to capture it. For more depth see the [[PlanetWars influence|influence page]].
-Attackers receive 35 influence, affected by some modifers. Bonus influence is granted per dropship present and is deducted for each active defensive structure. Structures deactivated by this battle are active for the purposes of influence reduction.
+Attackers receive 35 influence, affected by some modifiers. Bonus influence is granted per dropship present and is deducted for each active defensive structure. Structures deactivated by this battle are active for the purposes of influence reduction.
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-Some of the structures on the planet may be disabled as a result of the battle. If the defender wins then all structures that were destroyed ingame are disabled. If the attacker wins then all structures which were not evacuated are disabled. If the attacker conquerors the planet all structures are disabled, so neither side needs to worry about preserving structures for the future owner of the planet.
+Some of the structures on the planet may be disabled as a result of the battle. If the defender wins then all structures that were destroyed in-game are disabled. If the attacker wins then all structures which were not evacuated are disabled. If the attacker conquerors the planet all structures are disabled, so neither side needs to worry about preserving structures for the future owner of the planet.
 Both sides gain an amount of metal, awarded to the participating players, depending on the planets distance to their homeworld.

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 |6+ || 100
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-|∞ || 50
+|no direct link || 50
 |}
 Defenders of a neutral planet always gain 100 metal.

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 |Planetary Defensive Grid || -15
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-|Faction HQ (homeworld only)|| -25
+|Faction HQ (homeworld only)|| -40
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 == Reap the Spoils ==
-The attackers gain influence from a successful invasion and defenders can have their structures disabled. The attacking faction gains an amount of influence depending on their dropships, command centers and the winner of the battle. The simple version of influence is that factions must collect 50 influence on a planet to capture it. For more depth see the [[PlanetWars Influence|influence page]].
+The attackers gain influence from a successful invasion and defenders can have their structures disabled. The attacking faction gains an amount of influence depending on their dropships, command centers and the winner of the battle. The simple version of influence is that factions must collect 50 influence on a planet to capture it. For more depth see the [[PlanetWars influence|influence page]].
 Attackers receive 35 influence, affected by some modifers. Bonus influence is granted per dropship present and is deducted for each active defensive structure. Structures deactivated by this battle are active for the purposes of influence reduction.

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-A large part of PlanetWars is attacking and defending planets by playing 2v2 or 3v3 Zero-K battles. A successful attack brings the attacking faction closer to gaining control of the planet. Factions take turns launching attacks using the initiative system.
+A large part of PlanetWars is attacking and defending planets by playing 2v2 or 3v3 Zero-K battles. A successful attack brings the attacking faction closer to gaining control of the planet and can disrupt the defenders infrastructure. Factions take turns launching attacks using the initiative system.
 == Launching an Attack ==
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 A planet is a valid target via adjacency if it is next to an allied planet with an active Wormhole Stabilizer. A planet is a valid target via warp if there are at least 10 dropships from your faction in orbit. Dropships can be sent across the galaxy using Warp Cores, but can be blocked by Warp Jammers. See the [[Planetwars Structures|structures page]] for more details and Wormholes and Warp.
-The list of valid targets is generated at the start of your factions attack turn and it never shrinks. The list of valid targets in the lobby and at the top of the galaxy is a naively generated list of the top six best targets. If you want to attack a valid target which is not on the list navigate to the planets page and click "ATTACK PLANET". This adds the planet to the list of valid targets displayed in the lobby and at the top of the galaxy page. The "ATTACK PLANET" button is also the only way to attack a planet that may be newly valid due to the passing of a galactic turn or newly broken alliance. You need to be logged into the site and lobby for the button to appear.
+The list of valid targets is generated at the start of your factions attack turn and it never shrinks. The list of valid targets in the lobby and at the top of the galaxy is a naively generated list of the top six best targets. If you want to attack a valid target which is not on the list navigate to the planets page and click "ATTACK PLANET".  This is the only way to attack a planet that may be newly valid due to the passing of a galactic turn or newly broken alliance. You need to be logged into the site and lobby for the button to appear.
 == Responding to a Challenge ==
 A battle requires players from both the attacking and defending factions. The attacking players are determined by the process of initiating the attack the defenders are determined by responding to the challenge that attack creates. Signing up to defend is much like attacking. The battle begins when the required number of defenders sign up.
-Players of the defending faction have a specific time to sign up for defense and the remaining time is shown in the tab. If by the end of this time, the defending team has one player less than the required number of players a battle will start with uneven teams. This can cause 2v1 or 3v2 battles to occur. In this case one player on the defending team will receive two commanders.
+Players of the defending faction have five minutes to sign up for defense, with the remaining time shown at the top of the Planetwars tab in the lobby. If by the end of this time, the defending team has one player less than the required number of players a battle will start with uneven teams. This can cause 2v1 or 3v2 battles to occur. In this case one player on the defending team will receive two commanders.
 If the defending team has more than one player less than required, the battle is automatically lost.
 == Fighting the Battle ==
-For the most part the battle is an ordinary Zero-K game. However, some bonuses at the galactic level may give one of the sides a slight advantage. The main difference between normal Zero-K games and PlanetWars battles is in the optional objectives.
+For the most part the battle is an ordinary Zero-K game. However, some bonuses at the galactic level may give one of the sides a slight advantage. The main difference between normal Zero-K games and PlanetWars battles is in the optional objectives. Additionally, if the defenders hold out for two hours they automatically win the battle.
-Each side has a Command Center. These structures affect how much Influence the attackers will gain from the battle. If you lose a battle but manage to destroy your opponents Command Center then the outcome is better than if you had just lost. Similarly if you are win a battle then it is much better to win with your Command Center intact. It is a good strategy to try to kill your opponent's Command Center just in case you lose.
+Each side has a Command Center. These structures affect how much influence the attackers will gain from the battle. If you lose a battle but manage to destroy your opponents Command Center then the outcome is better than if you had just lost. Similarly if you are win a battle then it is much better to win with your Command Center intact. It is a good strategy to try to kill your opponent's Command Center just in case you lose.
 Battles can contain more than just the Command Centers. Most of the infrastructure present on a planet will appear in the battle as well. Some infrastructure buildings will provide combat utility for their owners, such as radar coverage or being able to function as a factory. Any infrastructure destroyed in a battle will be disabled for several turns. If the attacker wins the battle then all infrastructure is automatically disabled. So, as an attacker, consider destroying infrastructure if it looks like you may lose and if defending make sure to defend or evacuate vital assets.
-If the defending side has an active Wormhole structure of any kind on the planet, they will have an option to ''Evacuate'' any other infrastructure building and prevent its deactivation by attackers. However, only one Wormhole building will be present in the battle, and losing it means no further evacuation can happen in the running battle.
+If the defending side has an active Wormhole structure of any kind on the planet, they will have an option to periodically ''Evacuate'' a piece of infrastructure to prevent its deactivation by attackers. However, only one Wormhole building will be present in the battle, and losing it means no further evacuation is possible.
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 If the defending team has more than one player less than required, the battle is automatically lost.
-For more details on Influence and capturing planets see the [ManualPlanetWarsInfluence Influence page]. For turn and initiative mechanics see the [ManualPlanetWarsTurn turn page].
+For more details on Influence and capturing planets see the [[PlanetWars_influence|Influence page]]. For turn and initiative mechanics see the [[PlanetWars_initiative|turn page]].
 == Fighting the Battle ==