|
|
|
Home > Commonly Used Terms
|
If the terms used on this site confuse you, then you've come to the right place. Below is a
list of commonly used terms and their definitions within the context of WWII Online Events.
Event
An event is a set of frames that have a common focus, possibly defining a historical battle
or set of battles. Each event has at least one frame.
Frame
A frame is particular battle within an event. Frames have specific start and stop times
with a set of objectives. Within each frame is at least two commands, one Allied and one Axis.
Command
A command is a logical organization of units. A frame will always have at least two commands,
one for the Allied side and one for the Axis side, but it can have multiple commands per side
if the frame needs it. For example, Allied commands in a Battle of Britain frame might be the RAF and
the British Royal Fleet command. The size or scope of a command depends on the
context of the frame and event. It could be a fairly specific organization such as 3rd Platoon, E Company
or it could be as large as a Division or Corp. Sometimes only parts of a command will be used for a frame.
Unit
A unit is an organizational unit in the hierarchy tree of a command. All units have a parent unit
except for top level units. Many units have child units that are under them. These parent-child
relationships make up the hierarchy of a command. An example of this is the unit "2nd Division, III Corp".
"2nd Division" is a child of "III Corp", or "III Corp" is the parent of "2nd Division". "2nd Division" may also have
some children units, such as "1st Brigade" and "2nd Brigade". Only units that are attached to a frame
will have missions that you will be able to join in the frame. Each unit in a frame will have a specific
objective, such as the taking a town or bridge or putting on a defensive line by your fleet. If its a command
unit, its objective might be to coordinate attacks along a line or keep supplies moving.
Mission
A mission is focused on achieving a particular unit's objective and is usually centered around
a specific vehicle type. If the objective is to take a bridge and your on a mission that involves
you driving a truck, then more than likely your mission goals will be to drive infantry to and from the
battlefield. Each mission is designed to achieve the unit's objective. This may mean you will interact with
other missions in the same unit or you might act independently of other missions in that unit.
Rank
When you join a frame, you will be assigned a rank to go along with your position in
the frame. The majority of users will just be "Combatants" and will hold a relatively
low rank. Rank and Role allows you access to certain tools in the. Rank's primary function
is to distinguish between users who share the same Role. The higher the Rank, the more senior
the player in the frame.
Role
Roles play more of an important part than Rank does. There are 5 Roles that players
can be assigned. Each higher level Role gives you a little more access to the various
event tools. Roles also identify who is helping organize a specific parts of the
command within the frame. Roles are elaborated below.
Combatant
Combatants are the ones who fight and carry out various missions within a frame. When you
first sign up for a frame, this is your Role. As a combatant, you should look for your Mission
Commander for guidance and leadership. Follow his or her orders soldier!
Mission Commander
The Mission Commander's job is to prepare orders for the mission. He'll take direction
from the Unit Commander who has a higher level picture of the unit's objective. Mission
Commanders can adjust the rank of players below him.
Unit Commander
The Unit Commander's job is to prepare objectives for the Unit. A Unit Commander can
post unit news, assign Mission Commanders and adjust the rank of players below him.
CINC/Deputy CINC
The CINC for a command is the Commander in Chief of that command for that frame. Deputy CINC's
can do pretty much everything a CINC can do except assign other Deputy CINCs. Player
assignments start from him on down. He assigns Deputy CINCs who then help him assign
Unit Commanders who then assign Mission Commanders. The CINC is usually assigned by the
SET Team, but can be determined by who submitted the event or by players. It depends on the
type of event. There can only be one CINC per command per frame, but there can be multiple
Deputy CINCs to help him. Their job is to assign Unit Commanders, make sure missions have
Mission Commanders, make sure unit's have objectives and missions have orders. They can post
command level news and adjust the rank of players below them.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The
EventsTeam is an organization of both staff
and players working to produce more succesful
and fun events for the WWII Online community.
|
Do
you have questions or comments about the Events
program? post
it here
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
