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Fog of War

What is Fog of War?

Section titled “What is Fog of War?”

When Fog of War is enabled:

  • You can only see your own units
  • Enemy units are only visible within your vision range
  • Terrain shows as explored (grey) or unexplored (black)
  • You must scout to reveal the map

When Fog of War is disabled:

  • All terrain is always visible
  • All units (yours and enemy) are always visible

Enabling Fog of War

Section titled “Enabling Fog of War”

When creating a room, check the “Enable Fog of War” option. The setting applies for the entire match.

Vision System

Section titled “Vision System”

Vision Range

Section titled “Vision Range”

Each unit can see a certain distance:

  • Infantry: 2 hexes
  • Vehicle: 2 hexes

Vision extends in all directions in a circular pattern.

How Vision Works

Section titled “How Vision Works”
  • Each unit reveals hexes within its vision range
  • Multiple units create overlapping vision
  • Enemy units at visible hexes are revealed
  • You can only attack enemies you can see

Fog States

Section titled “Fog States”

Visible (Clear)

Section titled “Visible (Clear)”
  • Fully bright terrain
  • Currently within your unit’s vision range
  • Shows terrain and any enemy units present

Explored (Grey Fog)

Section titled “Explored (Grey Fog)”
  • Darkened/grey overlay
  • Previously visited but not currently visible
  • Shows terrain as you last saw it
  • Does NOT show current enemy positions

Unexplored (Black Fog)

Section titled “Unexplored (Black Fog)”
  • Complete darkness
  • Never visited by your units
  • Nothing visible until explored

Vision Blocking Terrain

Section titled “Vision Blocking Terrain”

Some terrain blocks line of sight:

Forests

Section titled “Forests”
  • Block vision through them
  • Units inside forests are hidden from units outside
  • Must be adjacent or inside to see hidden units

Mountains

Section titled “Mountains”
  • Block vision through them
  • Units behind mountains are hidden
  • Bonus: Units ON mountains get +1 vision range (Infantry sees 3 hexes instead of 2)

Open Terrain

Section titled “Open Terrain”
  • Grass, roads, and shallow water do not block vision
  • Units are visible to anyone with vision range
  • Deep water does not block vision (but is impassable)

Combat Rules

Section titled “Combat Rules”
  • You can only attack enemies you can currently see
  • Cannot attack into unexplored (black) fog
  • Cannot attack into explored (grey) fog
  • Enemy must be in your current vision range

Moving into certain terrain with fog enabled may trigger Ambush Mechanics.

Next Steps

Section titled “Next Steps”

Explore carefully!