Launcher version 0.8.B-1 has just been released, and with it, the public beta.
There has been a FULL WIPE for this, including profile.
You need to re-register for the Launcher - and ensure that your FORUM DISPLAY NAME matches your DISPLAY NAME (on the forum).
Failure to do so will result in your account being wiped and removed.
tankedit: Do not use the Create a new account feature in the launcher. Use the
Register for the Launcher link at the side of this page.
<---------------------------So, onto the warmap details!
The warmap is made of sectors to fight over.
Firstly, deploy yourself to a sector (spawn point) notated by a large circle with your factions icon.
Next, because you will probably be behind the lines, set yourself to Defend, or Support action.
These actions will boost the defence/support value of the sector you are in.
After your first battle is completed (as normal, in COH), you will gain an Action point.
These action points allow you to move your company, and deselect doctrine selections.
Move to the front lines, and attack a neutral or enemy territory and take it over!
Warmap numbers at the bottom of the warmap screen
CW-US-WM-PEPP is no longer gained on a per-person basis.
It is gained after a battle is completed, and you put points into the doctrine selection at the battle results screen.
PP total = Faction points / 100.
If you choose 'Strategy' instead of 'Doctrine' at this point, your next battles warmap affect, will be boosted by 20 per point invested, regardless of victory margin. This may be the path to take if you are attempting to ensure the downfall (or defence) of a falling sector.
The advantages screen has changed too.
You no longer select your Resource bonuses.
Instead, you gain an amount equal to what you hold on the warmap.
As an additional bonus, if you are located in a sector with a resource bonus, you will get resources equal to what the OPPONENT would get -1 sector.
There are many more things to come, and this guide is but a scratch on the surface (A more verbose one will be posted later no doubt)
So, come join the war!
Enjoy!
EXPANDED WARMAP TUTORIAL