Navy Field 2 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions for Navy Field 2: Conqueror of the Ocean

Guide will be updated constantly as new topics are developed.

General

1. What is Navy Field II?
Navy Field 2 is the follow up to Navy Field, the original pioneer of Massively Multiplayer Strategic Online Naval Warfare. Cooperate with your team to maximize the potential of your vessel as you face off in large-scale naval battles. Challenge yourself to become the ultimate captain!
Battle

2. Do I need to pay to play the game?
No, Navy Field 2 is completely free to download and play. Any available premium content is supplementary and never mandatory.

3. Can I play offline single-player?
Navy Field 2 is an online only game. This allows us to offer intense player-vs-player battles and the opportunity to develop relations with teammates for coordinating tactics on the battle field.

4. How many game modes are there?
Current game modes include:

Normal Battle – Engage in team vs. team battle

Occupation Mode – Occupy and control an enemy base to succeed

Defense Mode – Defend or destroy a primary base or target

5. Are missions available?
Please check the NF2 homepage for details on upcoming missions.

6. How do I play with friends?
You can create a Platoon to enter battles with friends.

7. How do I chat?
Simply press [Enter] to highlight or bring up the chat panel. From there you can type a message and then hit [Enter] to submit it.

Additional chat options and commands:

Toggles the display of the chat window

Expands and collapses the chat window

Closes the chat window (if multiple chat tabs are enabled it closes the current tab)

Configure chat settings and view chat commands


The following commands can be typed after hitting [Enter]:
/s all chat; /t team chat during battle
/f fleet chat
/p platoon chat
/c display available chats
/w ‘captain name’ sends a whisper
/r responds to whisper
/friend ‘captain name’ adds player to friend’s list
/block ‘captain name’ adds player to the block list

8. What are Navy Field 2’s system requirements?

Minimum:
OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Onboard
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 2 GB available space

Recommended:
OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Discrete
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 4 GB available space

9. How can I get information or updates about the game?
You can find the latest news about the game through several methods. Simply choose the one that’s most convenient for you! To stay up to date on the latest updates and events, you can visit the website frequently, subscribe to our official email newsletters, like us on Facebook, follow us on Google+, or check our Steam Navy Field 2 store page.

10. How do I report another user?
Players can be reported for harassment, inappropriate comments, offensive names, or improper play among other potential offenses. If you find the need to report another user, please submit an offensive player support ticket through the Support section and our team will take actions as necessary.

11. Where can I find my screenshots?
Screenshots are saved every time you press the “Print Screen” key. By default they will save to your PC’s My Document’s folder. For example:

C:\Users\YourUserName\Documents\NavyFIELD 2\ScreenShot

Progression & Economy

1. What is a Master Ship and how do I attain it?
In Navy Field 2, you perform “ship research” in order to develop your vessels with better armaments or enhancements. If you complete all of the research for a specific ship (including initial research of the next ships on the ship tree), the ship will obtain “Master Ship” status.

Ships of Master Ship designation provide additional EXP and Credit after battle. You can utilize NF Gold to swap the Master Ship’s EXP to Free EXP used to perform ship research on other ships.

2. What is the difference between Ship EXP and Free EXP?
Ship EXP is obtained following each battle. This EXP is used to perform additional ship research on the currently used ship.

Free EXP is also obtained after each battle and can be used to perform ship research. However, unlike Ship EXP, Free EXP can be used on any ship. Not just the ship that was used in battle.

Remember, you can also utilize NF Gold to swap a Master Ship’s EXP to Free EXP to perform ship research on other ships.

3. How do I teleport my ship?
Base occupation plays a strong part in Navy Field 2. Once your team has successfully occupied at least 2 bases, you can warp from one to the other by clicking the “M” key and then selecting another occupied base while your ship is within a base’s perimeter.

-Your ship must be completely stopped in order to teleport.

-If enemy planes are nearby it may delay teleportation.

-If you teleport to strategic points, you will not able to fire your gun, torps or launch planes for 8 seconds.

-If you teleport to bases, you will able to fire your gun, torps or launch planes without delay.

4. What are the different types of bases and how do I occupy them?
Unique base types exist in order to be utilized for strategic attacks and may offer special abilities. These include:

Air Base: Commanders (flagships) are able to use this function once the team has occupied the base. It provides air recon and air bombing attack. To use this base:

- A shell and binocular icon will appear in the bottom-right corner of the battle screen. Simply click it to use (only commander can use these functions).
- Hit the “M” key to open the map window. The shell and binocular icons will appear allowing you to pinpoint your attack or vision request.

Radar Base: Marks where enemy ships are located in random intervals. Use is automatic.

AA Tower: Provides very powerful AA attacks from the base. Use is automatic.

Occupying a base is very simple. Each base shows a perimeter in red when highlighted. Simply move your ship into the perimeter and then right-click the base to begin occupation.

5. Does Navy Field 2 support fleets?

Fleets have always been an essential aspect of Navy Field and they continue to be in Navy Field 2. Joining a fleet provides players a sense of camaraderie and allows friends to work together and participate in fleet events. To join or form a fleet, simply click on the fleet icon within harbor.

6. How many players are able to play together?
In most game modes, maps are designed for 24 players divided into two teams.

7. What are aides and officers?
In Navy Field 2 you can equip Aides and Officers to assist you in battle. Each Aide or Officer offers a unique set of abilities or benefits. How you choose to configure your ship can have a meaningful impact on the battle field.

In general, Aides will improve the benefits or rewards earned through battle. Officers help to improve your performance or condition during battle.

To equip an Aide follow these steps:
1) Click on the "RECRUITE THE AIDE" button towards the upper-right of the shipyard screen.
2) You can also purchase an Aide through the "BATTLE STATION" panel.
3) Right-click on the Aide's portrait to bring up the Aide change UI.
4) Use your arrow keys to select the Aide you wish to set.
5) Click "Confirm" to complete the placement of your selected Aide.

Perform the following steps to use an Officer:
1) Purchase the Officer from the shop
2) Load the "BATTLE STATION" panel.
3) Click on empty officer slots or slots that you wish to change upon loading the Officer change UI.
4) Select the Officer you wish to equip.
5) Click "Confirm" to complete placement

8. What are the different ship types and roles they play?
Navy Field 2 contains an assortment of ships from various nations and of varied capabilities. Read on for brief details.

DD (Destroyer):
The Destroyer is a small vessel with minimal firepower and strength, but high agility and speed to avoid attack. Its high turning speed allows it to dodge enemy shells and get within torpedo striking range. High level DD can counter against high level submarines through the use of depth charges.

CL (Light Cruiser):
The CL mounts advanced guns compared to DD class. Even so, it still can be out powered by larger ships. Its additional gun mounts allows it to be perfectly suited for anti-aircraft warfare. CLs can utilize mines but cannot use depth charges.

CA (Heavy Cruiser):
By mounting mid-size naval guns with several small caliber naval guns it is the counter ship of approaching DDs and CLs to protect the larger ships. The primary weapons are naval guns, and they serve as the second best ships to occupy the bases after APA.

BB (Battleship):
No ship can challenge a BB’s massive naval gun potential on the battlefield. The battleship makes a formidable foe with heavy firepower and strong ship structure strength. However, its slow overall speed and turning capability makes it a primary target of high level DDs, Submarines, and CVs.

CV (Aircraft Carrier):
Few CVs may mount large caliber naval guns as the primary offense and defense is in the form of multiple fighter and bomber squadrons. The CV can be difficult to master, but can be the decisive ruler of battle once tamed.

SS (Submarine):
The basic tactics of this class is the ambush attack. Extremely powerful torpedoes can sink low level or even mid-level BB classes by one attack attempt with several torpedoes. However, it has very weak armor and low DP, and should avoid enemy DDs.

APA (Landing Boat):
This is the best ship to use to occupy bases. Even though it offers the weakest gun power, the ship offers easy control.

9. What is Officer Morale and how do I utilize it?
Navy Field 2 offers players opportunities to improve battle performance through an officer morale system. An equipped officer’s morale will benefit from each battle win. Maintain high morale to yield the most performance out of your equipped officers.

The following are key steps to utilize the morale system:

1) Morale will increase when you win battles without loss.

2) Load your officer’s information window by right-clicking their portrait.

3) If you wish to take advantage of optional morale boosting items, simply select the empty Item Slot within the officer’s information window.

4) Click the “+” button located at the right of the morale bar to increase your maximum morale with selected items.

10. What are the conditions for battle wins and losses?
The following applies to normal battle rooms:

Win
- All enemy ships are destroyed
- 15 minutes has passed and more players on your team survived.

Lose
- All ally ships are destroyed
- 15 minutes has passed and more players on the enemy team survived.
- Quitting before the round has ended.

Draw
- 15 minutes has passed and each team has the same number of ships remaining.
- Disconnected from server (no morale penalties but no rewards as well)

11. Are we allowed to use 3rd-party programs and applications with Navy Field 2?
Using any sort of application or process that intentionally exploits the game or takes advantage of a game bug is strictly prohibited by the EULA and may cause permanent blockage of your Navy Field 2 account.

Technical

1. How do I fix a Data File Error?
Various conditions may result in the showing of this error message. A thorough reinstallation of the latest complete Navy Field 2 client is the optimal solution. Please make sure there are no remnants of a previous installation prior to installing anew.

2. Server Undefined?
Please check your internet settings and restart the client.

3. Why do I see a Wrong Password error when entering my password?
Please make sure that your account password does not contain non-English or special characters. If it does, you might be able to log into the website, but fail to login to the game.

4. How come my Season Points are reset?
Season Points, which contribute to your captain’s rank, are reset monthly. If you didn’t reach your goal last month, please try again in the next!

5. Why does my ship fail to sell?
Before you can sell your ship, you must remove all ship items and aircraft.

6. I am experiencing lag; how can I fix it?
For optimal gameplay conditions we recommend that you use a dedicated internet connection (instead of wireless), and to try reducing the number of background applications when playing.

7. I have trouble reading the fonts in-game, how can I make them easier to read?
Please try the different UI Size Settings available from the Screen Settings section of your Game Options. It allows the scaling of the interface to suit a player’s preference.

Account and Payment

1. Can I change my account ID?
Once your account ID has been created it cannot be altered. Please keep this in mind when registering your account ID.

2. What name do other players see when I am in-game?Although you register an account ID, the name that other users will see you as in the game is whatever name you choose for your captain. For this reason, we must remind you to be careful when selecting a captain name. Please do not use any potentially offensive names.

3. Can I change my captain name?
Captain names can only be changed through the use of a Captain Rename Item. Please be mindful when choosing a captain’s name to avoid any inconvenience.

4. How do I sign up to receive official emails?
You can opt in to receive official emails when you register an account, or you can choose to receive official emails from your account management page if you are already registered.

5. How do I purchase Gold?
You can purchase Gold by simply clicking the button from the in-game main Store window. Your transaction will process through your Steam Wallet account.

Important Notes
Purchased Gold does not expire. Use of Gold for any purposes other than those intended in Navy Field 2, whether online or offline, is prohibited. You agree that SD EnterNet USA has the absolute right to manage, regulate, control, modify and/or eliminate Gold and/or items as it sees fit at its sole discretion and that SD EnterNet USA will have no liability to you based on its exercise of such right. Gold does not have a "real cash" value.

6. Can I request a refund?
Gold purchased through the Official Navy Field 2 website may only be refunded in accordance to the following “Gold Limited Return Policy”:

1) Gold refund requests must be received within 24 hours of purchase for complete refund eligibility.
2) In the event of an accidental in-game item purchase, a refund will only be considered if the item has not been placed or used.
3) Payments resulting in “chargeback” or misuse of funds will incur fees and/or account disciplinary action.

7. Do players that spend real money gain an advantage?
The simple answer is: No. Players can make use of NF Gold to make their gameplay more comfortable and entertaining, but in the end it will be the players who develop their skills winning the battles.

While we certainly do appreciate your monetary support so we can keep the game running, we ultimately want to provide a fair and enjoyable experience to keep all players coming back for more!

Captain's Log : Tips and Tactics

1) Clicking “shift + mouse wheel” while hovering over another ship in battle will show brief ship info

2) Accuracy ratio is affected by weather conditions. It drops slightly when raining.

3) Players who do not participate in battle receive 0 reward.

4) If a player leaves during a battle, it will count as a loss.

5) Pressing F12 toggles the battle UI.

6) Capturing a radar base results in random spotting of enemy ships.

7) You can practice your manual aiming skills by restarting the tutorial session as many times as you need.

8) Talk to your fellow captains during battle. Discuss strategy and help each other out. Your win ratio will increase as a result.

9) Ships are invincible for 30 seconds at the start of battle to help prevent accidental TK (team killing).

10) You can chat while waiting for a battle; simply hit enter to join the chat box.

11) Try testing different ammo types (HE Heavy Artillery and AP Armor Piercing) and firing modes (gradual and salvo) to find what suits your play style.

12) Shoot at enemy bases with your guns to lower the occupation and allow a quicker capture.

13) Captains receive a research point for each level gained. Save these points to unlock additional officer slots for your ships!

14) Torpedoes offer 2 modes:
Contact mode – damages ship on contact
Proximity mode – damages ships when near, less powerful than contact mode

15) Depth charges only harm submarines even if set to 0 depth

16) When a submarine is detected a red circle will spawn indicating the approximate depth level (1-5, 6-10, 11-15)

16) Submarines gain additional oxygen as their engine ability (through support officers) increases.

17) Pressing “X” allows sequential (one shot then another) firing of your ship’s turrets. Pressing “C” allows individual turret control. Skillful captains control turrets one by one for better accuracy.

[PORTU]

By the way, it won't let me verify my email account. Could you check it?

[PORTU]

Hi. Could they put a player system (bot) using artificial intelligence to try to reactivate the game? thanks

[thehuskybeast]

I dont know what is my ID, I got to admin to find help and I have to say my ID to ask.. Fucking hell..

[JustAB]

Андрюх, это часто задаваемые вопросы по игре. Какие режимы, системные требования, где техподдержка, система монетизации и некоторые тонкости.

[Pingvin4ik]

Блин не запарно превести кому нибудь кто англ. знает ?

[Johannes]

Thanks but i dont know what is the ID? can anybody help me and say me where i can find it?

[agent_t83]

Why is the matchmaking so screwed up that Tier IV ships are repeatedly matched up against Tier IX, X and XI ships? Going up against Tier V and VI ships i can understand, but the higher ones sink Tier IV with one or two salvos while the tier IV barely has a chance of even dealing somewhat severe damage to Tier IX+ before being shot to ribbons.

[potrochitel]

russian language will can?