games-pc empire earth Manuel D’Utilisation
Empire Earth
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Movement with the Mini-Map
The Mini-map provides an additional method for moving your units. On the Main Map,
select the unit(s) you want to move. Then, right-click on the Mini-map where you want the
unit(s) to go. This is especially convenient for moving units a long distance.
select the unit(s) you want to move. Then, right-click on the Mini-map where you want the
unit(s) to go. This is especially convenient for moving units a long distance.
Formations and Unit Facing
Whether you are establishing a frontline or preparing a defensive position, you can organise
your troops into specific formations and tell them what direction to face. (As described earlier,
you select a formation by clicking the Set Formation button and then choosing a formation.)
your troops into specific formations and tell them what direction to face. (As described earlier,
you select a formation by clicking the Set Formation button and then choosing a formation.)
To order selected units to line up in the selected formation and face in a particular direction,
hold down the right mouse button and drag the pointer when you right-click on the Main
Map to set the final movement waypoint. An arrow appears on the Main Map. Still holding
down the right mouse button, move the arrow to point in the direction you want your units to
face when they finish their move order, then release the button. Setting the unit facing in this
way has the additional effect of causing a group of units to stay together, to the best of their
ability, during a move.
hold down the right mouse button and drag the pointer when you right-click on the Main
Map to set the final movement waypoint. An arrow appears on the Main Map. Still holding
down the right mouse button, move the arrow to point in the direction you want your units to
face when they finish their move order, then release the button. Setting the unit facing in this
way has the additional effect of causing a group of units to stay together, to the best of their
ability, during a move.
Orders and Actions
Besides movement, you can order your troops and civilians to carry out a variety of other
actions. Orders can be given to an individual or a group all at once, often with a simple
right-click of the mouse. Some actions require you to click an Action button first – a list of
all the Action buttons can be found earlier in this chapter.
actions. Orders can be given to an individual or a group all at once, often with a simple
right-click of the mouse. Some actions require you to click an Action button first – a list of
all the Action buttons can be found earlier in this chapter.
Setting a Path
You can also order your forces to follow a set path to their destination by giving
them “waypoints.” To set waypoints for selected units, hold down the Shift key
while right-clicking on the map. A marker will appear to represent each waypoint
you set and the unit will start moving towards the first waypoint immediately. You
can set as many waypoints as you wish. Your units will diligently move from way-
point to waypoint, in the order you set them, until they reach the last waypoint you
set. If you want to interrupt the unit and send it somewhere else immediately, just
select the unit and right-click on the map (without pressing shift). This cancels the
waypoints. Note that if the unit is already performing a task, you should tell it to
stop by clicking the Stop button before setting the waypoints.
them “waypoints.” To set waypoints for selected units, hold down the Shift key
while right-clicking on the map. A marker will appear to represent each waypoint
you set and the unit will start moving towards the first waypoint immediately. You
can set as many waypoints as you wish. Your units will diligently move from way-
point to waypoint, in the order you set them, until they reach the last waypoint you
set. If you want to interrupt the unit and send it somewhere else immediately, just
select the unit and right-click on the map (without pressing shift). This cancels the
waypoints. Note that if the unit is already performing a task, you should tell it to
stop by clicking the Stop button before setting the waypoints.
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