Can't Use Operations in Combat?

[CaptainChaos]

I have 5 out of 8 tactical operations points available supposedly but I can't use any operations (it says "unavailable). Is there something that can block operations? Thanks!

[Mikoto]

There are different kinds of ops, ones you use in battle and ones that are used in the world map.

Depending on which ones you unlocked, you may not have any in battle.

[AnemoneMeer]

There are several operation blockers, be it on the world map or triggered by players. Beyond that, operations cost energy to use, so if you run dry on energy, you also can't use operations.

[CaptainChaos]

hmm maybe that was it, either no energy or blocked. thank you!

[Urpfel]

Same here. I don`t know how to use the tactical operations - if i want to prepare them on the strategic map, it`s grayed uot. if i want to use during battle it says: none prepared. i have 10/10 points and 5k energy. strategic operations and doctrins are no problem. (maybe i didn`t use correct terms here, i use german client.) Thanks

Edit: Ok, after the first turn.

[CaptainChaos]

Before you enter battle to the top right there are sometimes "effects" listed such as some kind of sci fi thing or unit interfering with operations. I see it now. Also, I might have run out of money when I had the issue Im not sure.

[Don Montega]

Strategic ops, need to be readied during your turns to activate (blue round symbol shows the points per turn you have for readying. works like spell points in AOW3). Tactical Ops are combat casts, that require a tactical ressource (red symbol per turn) and energy.

There are 2 things that can hamper your operations readiness in combat:
1. Energy, next to the operations UI element there is the small symbol showing you the energy you have left
2. Environmental Objects, that disable combat operations, a jammer you need to tackle first.

[CaptainChaos]

OH! I didn't know you could disable the jammer!

[Don Montega]

Originally posted by CaptainChaos:

OH! I didn't know you could disable the jammer!

Yes it is an environmental object like a biodome is, so you go to that thing on the world map first and fight to clear it, then go into the dungeon (in my case). It however is not just a building you can blast to bits.

[CaptainChaos]

ooh. really helpful. Love the variety of stuff here.