A PRO* Tips for W:WW2D gamers!

This guide is for Warplane: WW2 Dogfight beginner gamers especially for F2P/FtP players.

What's in this guides' contents are what I use to upgrade stuffs in the game without using real cash :)
*I'm not a PRO its just looks good for a guide title.

Introduction

Originally a mobile game, ported to PC. So, expect a simple game mechanics.

Warplanes: WW 2 Dogfight v1.5* is an arcadey game and not a combat flight simulation -- in this game I'm an **ace! I can single-handedly accomplish missions! So, don't look for realism in flight models, missions, controls, etc.

* Game updated from 1.4 to version 1.5 (April 24, 2019) - 2 game modes of play introduced.
** In normal mode (easy - with auto-aim) at least, Hardcore mode is... well, HARD! (no auto-aim)
Note: game modes (*) and difficulty modes (**) are two different modes.

[You'll also do some basic resource management (e.g. fuel, silver), upgrading (e.g. base, aircraft), and crew training (e.g. piloting skill, gunnery), etc.

These tips usually applies in the beginning to mid campaign -- when everything is upgraded enough (base/planes/crews - not necessarily maxed) the game is now very easy.

At this time, I think the game is F2P/FtP friendly and seems balance enough to be not so grindy. We'll see later if I'll hit a brick wall -- only time will tell...

...time tells: 

Almost done with Japanese Campaign (with the assumption for all other campaign will be the same)...
I say that this is not a P2W game, but could be if you are in a hurry/not patient enough or didn't manage well your resources.

In my case, adding the gold from the achievements, I was able to maxed-out all manager skills, base defenses, and buy 9 planes and maxed-out a number of planes and pilots that I breeze thru missions, shredding all enemies to bits. So, missions does not take long to accomplish!

Game grinding begins with "Gold" after achieving all achievements. (except for me the "Elite Unit HQ" that would yield another 100 gold)

It will take some time to grind for gold and buy my 10th plane -- for the last achievement! 
Done! on 26.04.2019

Currently there are 5 countries to choose from, each has its own campaign:

The first country that I played is Japan, after getting a bit far in the campaign I tried Germany. I say that both has the same tutorial (just different location and of course different aircrafts) and each has its own resources to manage. (and I assume that this is true for the other 3 countries too)

Your Daily Routine... resource gathering.

Play Everyday:

Gold is the main currency in game, so...

• At the very least, be sure to log-in everyday, just to collect the 5 gold. (Busy IRL)
  
• Or much better, be sure to log-in daily and actually play:
  
  1. do the Daily Reward
     
  2. do the Daily Challenge
     
  3. do the Premium Mission

PRO Tip: A new day in this game only happens when you accomplish a mission. So, doing the mission repeatedly and not accomplishing it (e.g. you just want to destroy 100 fighters for the challenge or achievements) will not deplete your resources or damage your aircraft.

PRO Tip: If you want you can redo a mission (meaning, don't finish it and just restart the mission) if your aircraft and/or A.I. aircraft sustain too much damage (more damage more expensive) just to minimize repair expenses before committing to accomplishing the mission (that is, if you think you can do a better run or the mission is simple enough to just restart).

FACT: in 24 hour period.

1. Only one Daily Reward is available regardless of country/campaign your in.
   PRO Tip: Don't collect Daily Reward just yet. (read its description)
   
   
   
   
   Do and accomplish missions for reward to count. Collect only after you're done for the day!
   
   
2. There is one Daily Challenge for each country.
   PRO Tip: You can do the Daily Challenge for every country/campaign if you like.
   
   PRO Tip: For some challenges and for some achievements that does not require you to accomplish a mission to count, just do the mission, but don't finish them, doing this will save you from repairs. (you can do this for every country/campaign)
   
   
3. There is one Premium Mission for each country.
   PRO Tip: Do this every day the gold reward is more than the usual. again, you can do this for every country/campaign if you like.

BTW, another source for gold, after completing a mission there might be an offer to buy your surplus fuel -- sell it! (for me, never had problem with fuel so I just sell it, check first before you sell yours if its okay to sell -- most probably you can!)

Going Solo as much as possible:

Try to do missions solo as much as possible it is less expensive.

PRO Tip: Doing mission solo is economical as less to no repairs is needed and a bigger chance of accomplishing mission with just a scratch will earn you +10 Prestige Points.




Repairing damaged planes could be minimal to very expensive.
After a mission, a squadron composed of four planes means a higher probability of planes with damage.

PRO Tip: You could bring along planes without activating any squadron commands - in this way you have a ready plane to exchange for rearming/reloading while lowering risk of damage. When a plane has no activated commands it will try to avoid any encounter + having the presence of a squadron greatly helps in your mission.

In-game Achievements:

You don't really need to bother with achievements as it will be done when you do your daily runs.
This needs an accomplished missions to get.


PRO Tip: Hitting 2 birds with one stone: When going solo it count as +1 to solo and +1 to squadron achievements.

This does not need an accomplished mission to get.

Upgrade Priorities:

In all of this upgrades your preference and priorities based on your style of play will dictate your choice. So, be sure to read and analyze which will benefit you most and upgrade those first.

Base upgrades:
Here, I just upgrade as needed.

For me silver is the most important resource.
So, I upgrade first what maximizes silver accumulation and minimizes silver depletion.

e.g. Silver Guarantees and Silver Price (when maxed) will yield a 1:30 ratio (1 gold = 30 silver)

PRO Tip:

The Swiss Bank... using the Safe Deposit Box require real cash. So, I won't discuss that. But. you can have your own pseudo-swiss bank using the Daily Reward - put funds by accomplishing missions in all campaign and when you're done for the day, collect the reward in the country/campaign you want to own the fund.

Aircraft upgrades:
For me, Gun and Armour is the priority.
So, I upgrade those first!

Upgraded it to maximum before I upgrade the rest.

Pilot Upgrade:
Train pilot specific to their role and aircraft used.

Maxed-Out Aircraft and Crew!

Video shows what an upgrade to crew / aircraft does:

I didn't fire a single shot... just letting the boys have all the fun!

Note: Only 3 aircrafts and crews in this squadron are fully maxed-out.

Missions Excerpts with Tips:

> I think this one is a bugged mission!:

Last of the objectives to accomplish this mission.
After finishing other objectives, this last one is risky due to "Return to mission area". Had to use strafing (far reaching than a bomb, luckily soft enough to blow up with a machine gun with just a few pass) instead of dropping bombs (can't reach it before timer runs out). Mission outcome: Success!

> A mission for a squadron:

This mission is a bombing mission which requires a squadron of at least 2 planes.

Wanting to do missions solo as much as possible, I tried this...
After clearing other objectives and into the last objective, I tried destroying the structures mainly using machine gun *strafing and bombing (carrying 6 bombs is not enough for all structure, which also need more than 1 bomb each).

The mission was a success with 2 bombs to spare. So, its possible to do solo on squadron missions.

(*auto"AIM" here won't lock on the coal mine structure -- you have to aim manually like in HARD mode, no AIM function)

PRO Tips: Japanese Campaign (applicable to all campaigns)

Battle Damaged... coming home to the Risen Sun!

Best way to approach a squadron of bombers: (e.g. B-17 Flying Fortress)
Approach below towards in-coming bombers then climb up behind bombers, fire machine gun / cannon. If the bombers' gunners fires back just unlock aim and evade, try locking again until downed all.
PRO Tip: Bombers don't always fires back -- this is the best time for a kill. Other bombers like B-25, A-20 Havoc, PBY Catalina etc. is really just like fighter plane almost always no gunners fire, an easy kill.

Technique in video...

When you are in bomb sight mode:
PRO Tip: 99% they almost can't hurt you! use this to get near, evade, & get away, etc. besides its intended purpose.

Finishing with Guns/Cannons:
Sending for a rearm (bombs/torpedoes) takes time, especially if needed to be done repeatedly.
PRO Tip: A weakened Ships/Structures can be finished off with guns/cannons.

About Targets:
Restarting the Mission
At times restarting/resetting the mission make it easier:

• Bomber target changes from e.g. B-17 flying fortress to A-20 Havoc - Reduce risk of gunner fire.
  
• AA Vehicles and AA Stations mixed together to AA vehicles and AA Stations in 2 different places - Making locking choice target easier.

AA Vehicles by far the most lethal target, fortunately they are soft.
PRO Tip: Lock-on one, fire, evade... repeat. But, using bombs are best, safer too.

PRO Tip: AA Stations (Flak) are easy targets, they won't fire if you're flying low.

My Gaming Status Update: (May 29, 2019)

Notice: 29 May 2019 - Won't be playing as much now :(

DEFAULT MODE:

Japan Campaign:

• All achievements earned. (26 April 2019)
  
• 10 planes in hanger.
  
• Needed more crews for planes, some pilots needs training to max / some planes needs upgrading to max. Done - all planes and crew maxed (09 May 2019)

My Pseudo-Swiss Bank: Daily Reward + additional gold earned is collected for this campaigns' funds. Germany now collects

No new aircrafts... Really hoping to have additional aircraft models when everything is maxed and done.

Germany Campaign:

• Almost done with achievements only 2 remains - just needed to buy 6 more planes! -- All achievements earned. (17 May 2019)
  
• Just 10 planes in hanger -- 2 more to buy to complete the set. 12 planes in hanger. (22 May 2019)
  
• Pilots needs more training / planes needs more upgrading + needs more crew for other airplanes.

My Pseudo-Swiss Bank: Daily Reward + additional gold earned is collected for this campaigns' funds. USA now collects

USSR Campaign:

- not yet started.

Great Britain Campaign:

- not yet started.

USA Campaign:

- not yet started.

BASIC MODE:

USA Campaign:

- Playing this...
- Good mode if you just want pure action!
- Got 4 planes in hanger. -- 11 planes in hanger (27 May 2019)
- Almost 85%-90% achievement done! -- All achievements earned (27 May 2019)

My Pseudo-Swiss Bank: Daily Reward + additional gold earned is collected for this campaigns' funds. Funds now will be collected where it's needed.

Great Britain Campaign:

- not yet played.

USSR Campaign:

- not yet played.

Germany Campaign:

- not yet played.

Japan Campaign:

- not yet played.

Remarks

This guide is still a W.I.P.

Will be refining this guide if needed.

How about a ThumbsUp? that would be Sugoi!

And please don't forget to comment, constructive or otherwise + a Favorite, will be greatly appreciated!!! Tnx.


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^ btw, don't use these button image, use the one located near the top.

[peterbishop130]

how do i synchronise my contoller to the game very hit and miss

[U.C.Y.I.M.D. BEST!™]

You fire torpedoes using whatever button you defined, by default in a XB360 controller, if I'm not mistaken, is the "Y" button. Best fired with a lead and on the side of ships -- practice it. Hope it helps.

[kenjiett]

yes. How do you engage the torpedoes?

[Mutant Grape]

Japan planes looks great!
I really like Germans and Russians, thanks for all the info it really helped

[Guinea Pig Lover]

Also so your plane doesn't have a seizure, use gentle mouse movements, don't move your mouse like its a fps game.

[Private Hiroki]

that really helped, thanks for the guide.

[U.C.Y.I.M.D. BEST!™]

[help]

awsome,u helped me so much,so THANKS