perfect spy

**algorath** · April 23, 2010, 04:11 AM

In RTW perfect spy lets you see enemy units and buildings without having to scout it.
Is there something similar in MTW? couldnt find anything

edit: another thing: Is there a shortcut for the "flashing own and enemy troops" button, i cant do that when using MinimalUI

**axnsan** · April 23, 2010, 08:48 AM

?

Is that a trait or what?

**Vespasian92** · April 23, 2010, 10:34 AM

If the spy is high enough he will see some or most of the enemy units and buildings if he is nearby.

**bɑne** · April 23, 2010, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by algorath

Basically when clicking on any army/town however far away you can see all its buildings/units

Wait... your talking about the perfect_spy cheatcode?

**algorath** · April 23, 2010, 10:52 AM

No its a configuration. Basically when clicking on any army/town however far away you can see all its buildings/units

**bɑne** · April 23, 2010, 11:20 AM

toggle_perfect_spy : toggles everyone's spying ability to perfect and infinite range, and off again
http://uk.cheats.ign.com/ob2/068/800/800327.html

How I love google... right questions. quick answers.

**algorath** · April 23, 2010, 11:36 AM

yeah thats it, big facepalm for failing on google hahaha

**axnsan** · April 23, 2010, 12:00 PM

Too bad it doesn't work just like most bull

"cheats" on that site

**bɑne** · April 23, 2010, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by axnsan

Too bad it doesn't work just like most bull

"cheats" on that site

Some commands have to be used in the campaign_script and don't work out of the normal gameplay.
So I wouldn't say most. Then again, not bull

either

**axnsan** · April 23, 2010, 12:33 PM

Quite a big part of them aren't script commands or scriptable console commands either.
And since it's supposed to be a "cheat" list I stand by my idea that it's bull

**bɑne** · April 23, 2010, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by axnsan

Quite a big part of them aren't script commands or scriptable console commands either.
And since it's supposed to be a "cheat" list I stand by my idea that it's bull

Well you're right its not a "cheat" list - its a command list. I've found that list to be one of the best aggregation of medieval 2 commands in the web. Beats the local twcenter cheat wiki but if you have a better one I'll gladly take it.
I'd say half of the commands list works and the rest are commands you'd never even need (regenerate radar anyone?) so them not working anymore doesn't merit calling bull on all or a "big part" of it. Don't get me wrong I just want to avoid the list beeing dismissed as a whole.
As for toggle perfect spy I remember reading that this works when called in the campaign script - as this is really impractical I haven't tried it myself. So if it doesn't work there I guess we are stuck with toggle_fow.