Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War

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1 Cheat Codes
2 Hints
- 2.1 Space Marine strategies
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Cheat Codes

Cheat mode

Start the game with the -dev command line parameter. Then, press [Ctrl] + [Shift] + ~ during game play to display the console window. Then, enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function. Note: the v1.10 patch or higher is required. However, some codes are no longer valid with v1.3, and the others are limited to use only in skirmish mode. In v1.3 you must enable cheat mode by entering the options and checking the "Allow Cheats" box. Note: In some versions press [Ctrl] + [Shift] + @ to display the console window.

Effect	Code
Get indicated amount of power	cheat_power( <number> )
Get indicated amount of requisition	cheat_requisition( <number> )
Suicide	cheat_killself
Reveal all fog of war	cheat_revealall
Reveal all fog of war¹	fow_revealall
Hide taskbar	taskbar_hide
Spawn item	get=<item name>
Show taskbar again	taskbar_show
Quit to Windows	quit
Clear console window	cls
Rainbow colors	render_togglerainbow()
See-through white textures	render_togglexray()
Colored wireframes	render_togglewireframe()
Toggle shaders	detail_toggle()
Toggle banners and badges	decal_toggle()
Toggle brown dust	fog_toggle()
Instant construction	sd_instant_build=1
Change the distance where models lose detail	terrlod_dist( <minimum, maximum> )
Toggle model detail drop	terrlod_toggle()
Dump static decal stats to file	staticdecal_dump()
Dump dynamic decal stats to file	dynamicdecal_dump()
Toggle shadows	shadow_toggle
Toggle mouseover stat bars	ingame_stats_mouseover_toggle
Toggle stat bars	ingame_stats_toggle
Remove selection boxes	ingame_select_ui_toggle
Objects closer than this value not drawn	simvis_cameranearclip( "<meters>" )
Hide objects further than this value; default is 200	simvis_camerafarclip( "<meters>" )
Display current game speed	getsimrate()
Set game speed	setsimrate(<number>)
Screen update while console is up	simvis_fx_refresh
Reads data\art\ebps files and lists handler (channel) usage	simvis_list
Toggle subsystem visibility.	simvis_toggle( "<channel name>" )

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Subsystem channel names

Use one of the following entries with the simvis_toggle code to show the corresponding subsystem.

Ambient lighting: EnviroHandler

Terrain (ground) visibility: TerrainHandler

The skybox: SkyHandlerStencil

Animation for in-game movies: NISletAnimHandler

All ground decoration (not buildings): TerrainOverlayHandler

Rubble: TerrainDecoratorHandler

Markers on bridges and in cover: marker_handler

Marks relative position of units: scargroups_handler

Visibility of units: AnimatorHandler

Infiltration units: GhostHandler

Shadows: ShadowHandler

Water: OceanHandler

Special effects (tracers, lasers, smoke, etc.): FXHandler

Dynamic lights: LightManagerHandler

Dynamic sound (not ambient sounds or music): SoundHandler

Show the boundary box of each model: BoundVolumeHandler

Frame rate

Enter statgraph() as a console command, then enter statgraph_channel("fps") as a second console command.
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Cheat mode (alternate)

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "Definitions" file in the game directory. You may increase/decrease the strength of any unit in the game. You can also increase speed, intelligence, etc.

Level select

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "campaignstate.lua" file in the "\dawn of war\profiles\<your profile>\w40k\singleplayer\campaign\state1" directory. Change the values of the "maxmission =" and "scenario =" lines to the same number, which corresponds to the mission that you want to play. Note: "11" is the highest value.

Hints

Space Marine strategies

Establish a base quickly. While it is a good idea to capture strategic points closest to your base from the start, do not embark too far before you establish a solid base.
Build the Stronghold first. From there, recruit more Servitors to speed the construction process. Afterwards, increase your squad cap (the population).
Before you start construction on major buildings, make at least five Plasma Generators for power. Build the Chapel Barracks and Armory before upgrading the stronghold's level. With basic defenses established, go forth and seize nearby strategic points. At all strategic points you capture, build a Listening Post then a few Turrets. By doing this you can protect your strategic points from enemy probes.