7 December 2007

By: Filip Truta, Games Editor
Homeworld 2 Cheat Codes (PC)
Start the game with predefined command line parameters to activate a corresponding cheat function
Homeworld 2 is a real-time strategy (RTS) computer game, the sequel to Relic Entertainment's Homeworld from 1999. It takes place after the events in Homeworld, and concerns Hiigara's response to a new threat, known simply as the Vaygr. It features enhanced graphics and new audio, and its gameplay takes a new direction: Vaygr and Hiigaran ships differ significantly in design and application, in contrast to the closely equivalent Kushan and Taiidan forces of the original game.Homeworld 2 was released in late 2003. Shortly afterwards, Relic Studios was bought by THQ, a direct competitor of publishers Sierra and Vivendi, who owned the Homeworld license. In November 2007 THQ confirmed that it has acquired the license for Homeworld franchise.(Wikipedia)Start the game with one of the following command line parameters to activate the corresponding cheat function (Effect - Command line parameter)1024x768 resolution - /1024 1280x1024 resolution - /1280 1600x1200 resolution - /1600 640x480 Resolution - /640 800x600 Resolution - /800 Log AI player data in text files - /aiplayerlog All ships are boxier - /boxes Disable end-of-match text reports - /captaincyLogOff Enable text files after a battle /captaincyLogOn Set path to CD drive - /cdpath Subtitled FMV sequences /closeCaptioned 16-bit colors - /d16 24-bit colors - /d24 36-bit colors - /d36 Use Direct 3D /d3d 8-bit colors - /d8Debug mode - /debugRecord packets and auto-saves frequently /debugsyncPlay a demo - /demoplay Record a demo - /demorecord CPU players are more determined - /determcompplayer Use RGL device - /device Auto-skips all FMV sequences /disableAVI Disable KNI - /disableKatmai Disable packed textures - /disablePacking Show docking lines - /docklines Use Direct Sound driver - /dsound Use KNI - /forcekatmai Play a LAN game with other versions - /forceLAN Press [F11] to toggle edge-of-screen pan /freemouseStart game in full screen - /fullscreen Gather statistics - /gatherstats Force OpenGL - /glShow the target line - /gunlines Set global memory size heap in MB - /heap Overrides BIG files; for mods - /ignorebigfiles Make an integer 3 when a sync. error occurs /intonsyncLight lines shown in debug mode - /lightlines Log data files loaded - /logfileloads Disable multiplayer logs - /logOff Enable text files after multi-player match - /logOnEnable verbose logging files - /logonverbose Disable wallpapers - /niltextures No backgrounds /noBG Disable window borders - /noborder Eliminate all CPU players - /noCompPlayers Disable 3rd Mode error - /nodebugInt Disable front-end textures - /NoFETextures Disable bi-linear filters - /noFilter Disable hints from the SM - /nohint Disable [Alt] + [Tab] switching /noMinimiseDo not pause with [Alt] + [Tab] or [Windows] - /noPauseDisable AI retreat tactics - /noretreat Ship will not show damage effects - /noshowdamage Disable polygon smoothing - /noSmooth Disable all voices - /noSpeech Overrides BIG files; for mods /overridebigfile Play packet recordings - /packetplay Record packets during multi-playes skirmishes - /packetrecordSet path to open files - /prepath Reverse stereo channels /reversestereo Enable slow screen blips - /slowblits Press [Home] to focus camera at map center - /smCentreCameraEnable stats text files - /statlogon Stipples renderer alpha /stipple Reset renderers to default - /sw NIS testing - /testNIS NIS testing using the SCRIPT files - /testnisscript Feedback stored in text file in the main directory - /textfeedbackUse 24-bit color with sharper rendering - /truecolourOutput converted to.WAV - /waveout Start game in window - /windowHere's an inspiring video that'll make you want to get this game ASAP:
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7 December 2007

By: Calin Ciabai, Games Editor

Homeworld Cheats (PC)

Different command line codes
Homeworld is known both for its massive online community and single player elements. The player may choose to play as either the Kushan or Taiidan, both online and in the single-player campaign. While each unit serves a particular function and represents a tradeoff in strength, offensive power, speed, and cost, the differences between the two factions are mostly in cosmetic ship design. Parallel ships (the "Vengeance"-class Kushan Assault Frigate versus the "Kudaark"-class Taiidani Assault Frigate) look different but have identical armor, speed, weapons power, etc. However, each race does feature two unique units (the Kushan Cloaking Fighter and Drone Frigate versus the Taiidani Defense Fighter and Defense Field Frigate), and equivalent ships often have different gun positioning, usually in favor of the Taiidan. The screen is devoted entirely to maximize the field of view, so the only toolbar is hidden and appears only when the cursor is moved to the bottom of the screen. Orders such as moving and formations are given exclusively from right-click menus.(Wikipedia)CHEATSStart the game with one of the following command line parameters to activate the corresponding cheat function.Command lineEnable debug mode - /debug 1024x768 resolution - /1024 1280x1024 resolution - /bit color /d16 1600x1200 resolution - /bit color - /dbit color - /d32 640x480 resolution (default) - /640 800x600 resolution - /800 Allow LAN play regardless of version - /forceLAN Autosaves game frequently, records packets - /debugSync Center the SM world plane at about 0,0,0 rather than the camera - /smCentreCamera Close captioning - /closeCaptioned CPU players are deterministic - /determCompPlayer Create log of data files loaded /logFileLoads Disable bi-linear filtering of textures - /noFilter Disable default CPU players1 /noCompPlayer Disable FMV sequences - /disableAVI Disable galaxy backgrounds /noBG Disable int 3 after fatal error - /nodebugInt Disable ship damage effects /noShowDamage Disable tactics - /notactics Disable usage of OpenGL perspective correction hints - /nohint Disables retreat tactics - /noretreat Display fullscreen with software renderer (default) - /fullscreen Display in a window - /window Do not load textures - /nilTexture Do not use anything from bigfile(s) - /ignoreBigfiles Do not use KNI even if support is detected - /disableKatmai Do not use polygon smoothing - /noSmooth Do not use the packed textures if available - /disablePacking Enable AI Player logging /aiplayerLog Enable gathering of stats - /gatherStats Enable stipple alpha (software renderer) - /stipple Enable text feedback in game commands - /textFeedback Enables NIS testing mode using [nisFile] - /testNIS Enables NIS testing mode using [scriptFile] /testNISScript Fatal errors do not generate int 3 before exiting - /nodebugInt Force mixer to write to DirectSound driver - /dsound Force mixer to write to Waveout - /waveout Force usage of KNI even if determined to be unavailable - /forceKatmai Generate game stats log file - /statLogOn Generate Int 3 when a sync error occurs - /intOnSync No border on window - /noBorder No minimize with [Alt] + [Tab] - /noMinimize No pausing with [Alt] + [Tab] - /noPause Play a demo - /demoPlay Play back packet recording - /packetPlay Press [F11] to toggle free mouse movement - /freemouse Record a demo - /demoRecord Record packets of multiplayer game - /packetRecord Render bounding bowties on the ships /boxes Reset rendering system to defaults at startup - /sw Select an rGL device by name (sw, fx, d3d) - /device Select default OpenGL as renderer - /gl Select Direct3D as renderer - /d3d Sets global memory heap size - /heap Sets path to CD-ROM - /CDpath Sets path to search for opening files - /prepath Show dock lines - /dockLines Show gun lines /gunLines Show light lines in debug mode - /lightLines Swap the left and right audio channels - /reverseStereo Try 24 bit modes before 15/16 bit - /truecolor Turn all sound

Gameplay screenshot

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effects off - /noSound Turn all speech off - /noSpeech Turn off captaincy log file /captaincyLogOff Turn off front end textures - /NoFETextures Turn off network logging file /logOff Turn on captaincy log file - /captaincyLogOn Turn on network logging file - /logOn Turn on verbose network logging file - /logOnVerbose Use slow screen blits - /slowBlits Here's the official game trailer:

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