Land Giving in Conflict of Nations: A Comprehensive Guide

In Conflict of Nations: World War 3, land is power, resources, and the key to victory. So, the question is, can you simply give it away? The short answer is no, not directly. You cannot freely transfer territory to another player. You can only give a maximum of a quarter of your territory away as you have to give some resources.

However, there are indirect ways to relinquish control, often through strategic game play, resource management, or, unfortunately, defeat. This article will explore these nuances, providing you with a detailed understanding of land ownership and transfer within Conflict of Nations. It is also intentional that you cannot freely share resources with coalition mates without using the open market.

The Imperative of Land in Conflict of Nations

Before diving deeper into the limitations of land transfers, it’s important to understand why land is so crucial in Conflict of Nations.

• Resource Production: Each province generates vital resources – from manpower and supplies to rare materials. Controlling more land directly translates to a stronger economy and military.
• Strategic Depth: Territory provides strategic advantages for positioning troops, building infrastructure (like airbases and naval bases), and controlling key chokepoints.
• Victory Points (VP): Ultimately, victory in Conflict of Nations is determined by accumulating Victory Points. These points are primarily earned by controlling cities and provinces.

Therefore, giving away land is not a decision to be taken lightly. It can cripple your economy, weaken your military, and set you back significantly in the race to victory.

Indirect Land Relinquishment

While you can’t click a button and gift a province, here are the common scenarios where land changes hands:

• Conquest: The most common way to gain land is through military conquest. You must deploy units with the ‘Capture and Occupy’ ability (typically infantry, excluding special forces) to a province’s center point.
• Rebellion: Neglecting the happiness and stability of your provinces can lead to rebellions. Rebel-controlled provinces essentially become independent, ripe for the taking by other players or even other AI.
• Defeat: If you lose all your cities and reach 0 Victory Points, you are automatically defeated and lose all your territory. Another player must take the last victory point to defeat you.
• Strategic Withdrawal: In certain dire situations, it might be strategically sound to abandon territory to consolidate your forces in more defensible areas. While this isn’t “giving” the land away, it effectively transfers control to the enemy.
• Market Manipulation: While you can’t directly give resources, strategically selling vital resources cheaply on the market to benefit an ally is a form of indirect support that can allow them to conquer more land.

The Role of Coalitions and Alliances

Coalitions play a significant role in how land is managed indirectly.

• Shared Victory Points: Coalitions have a shared Victory Point limit. This encourages members to coordinate their conquests and distribute territory strategically amongst themselves to optimize VP gain.
• Resource Sharing (Via Market): As mentioned above, while direct resource transfers are prohibited, players within a coalition can use the market to indirectly support each other’s war efforts. This can enable one coalition member to focus on military expansion while others bolster their economy.
• Military Coordination: Coalitions can coordinate military efforts, designating certain members to capture specific territories based on their strengths and strategic location.

The Open Market

It is intentional that you cannot freely share resources with coalition mates without using the open market.

FAQs: Land Control in Conflict of Nations

Here are some frequently asked questions related to land control, resource sharing, and the mechanics of Conflict of Nations.

1. What happens when you lose all your land?

When you hit 0 VP, you automatically lose the game, and the defeated panel will show up. However, if you still have units left, you can conquer territory and get back in the game! You have to send your military to someone elses territory with the ability to conquer.

2. Can you trade cities in Conflict of Nations?

No, the game mechanics do not allow for the direct trading of cities between players. Once a city is lost, it’s gone and not coming back through a trade agreement.

3. How do you take over land in Conflict of Nations?

In order to capture a province, your units must occupy its center-point (the point where roads usually form a junction). Note that only units that have the ‘Capture and Occupy’ ability will be able to do this, i.e., most infantry excluding Special Forces.

4. What is the win condition in Conflict of Nations?

The first player to reach the Victory Point limit wins the campaign. If you are part of a coalition, you must work together with your team to reach your shared Victory Point limit, as each member’s points count toward the goal. Victory Points are earned by conquering provinces and cities.

5. What is the most important resource in Conflict of Nations?

Manpower is arguably the most important resource. Any and all units will require Manpower for mobilization and upkeep. Keep your eye on this resource if you wish to have a focus on military presence and boots on the ground! Manpower is necessary to mobilize all units and annex cities.

6. What should you build in Conflict of Nations?

Start your Arms Industries as soon as possible in each city. They increase your resource production and they are required to mobilize most units. The only buildings you should normally be building before Arms Industries are the quick construction Level 1 Army Bases and Recruiting Offices.

7. Can you get banned in Conflict of Nations?

Yes. A player is banned after receiving a second warning for a minor offense and choosing to ignore it, and with regards to a major offense, without warning.

8. Can you have a private game in Conflict of Nations?

We do not offer private maps just to play on, we do however allow the creation of RP maps if they meet our requirements. You can create alliance challenges and also elite alliance challenges with other alliances.

9. What happens if you end game in Conflict of Nations?

Any remaining active player on the map has to consent, or the game will continue. Once all remaining players have agreed to end the match, the game will end and the players will be rewarded with an amount of CON Gold equal to their Victory Points at the moment of the game ending.

10. How long does Conflict of Nations last?

40-60 days is the average, some games end with rogue states winning, some games end in 30 days. It’s really dependent on the skill and activity of the entire server.

11. What happens if you join a coalition in Conflict of Nations?

Being part of a coalition can be a significant game-changer in CON, as it impacts the way you play and strategize while you strive for joint victory: Your shared VP limit is adjusted according to the map and number of players in the coalition.

12. What does ferry do in Conflict of Nations?

If an aircraft unit is on the way to a city which has it’s airbase destroyed mid-flight, the aircraft will ferry back (via air-flight) to the closest airbase and refuel.

13. Can you combine armies in Conflict of Nations?

If you send troops to a same location they will automatically merge together. However you do not want to put more than 5 troops together as anything above 5 (6,7,8,9,10…etc) will decrease its efficiency, the more troops you go past 5 the more its efficiency decreases.

14. What is the longest Conflict of Nations game?

One user spent 361 days playing a CoN game in a USA game map, Due to the game being too long the game was shut down on day 361 by the devs.

15. Can you stack officers in Conflict of Nations?

When two or more officers are placed in the same stack, the bonuses offered by each one accumulates and applies to their respective units influenced.

Strategy and Giving Up Land

While you can’t directly give away land, knowing when to strategically cede territory is an important skill. For example, concentrating your forces to defend key cities or resource-rich areas might be preferable to spreading them thin across a large, indefensible territory.

Understanding the nuances of land control in Conflict of Nations is essential for success. While direct transfers are prohibited, strategic gameplay, resource management, and coalition coordination offer indirect methods for influencing land ownership and achieving victory. The game requires tactical decision-making, and knowing how to acquire, defend, and sometimes relinquish land is paramount to your success in the game.

Ultimately, Conflict of Nations is a complex game of strategy, diplomacy, and warfare. Mastering these elements is the key to dominating the world stage. If you are interested in learning more about the intersection of games and learning, check out the Games Learning Society website. You can find more information at GamesLearningSociety.org.