Editing Game Boy Wars 3

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|imagename=GBW3 boxart.jpg
|caption=The game's boxart
|developer=Hudson Soft
|system=Game Boy Color
|JPrelease=August 30, 2001
}}

'''Game Boy Wars 3''' was released in Japan for the Game Boy Color in August 2001, and was the final ''Nintendo Wars'' game to be released in Japan exclusively.

The development was started by [[Intelligent Systems]], and was referred to as ''Game Boy Wars Pocket Tactics'' while under their control. The title ''Game Boy Wars 3'' was adopted once development was passed to [[Hudson Soft]].

== Additions and Improvements ==
[[File:GBW3 Gameplay.png|thumb|left|Map screen from ''Game Boy Wars 3'']]
GBW3 featured another round of upgrades from the previous ''Game Boy Wars'' games, including improvements to the Map Design mode, and Unit Information window, as well as a new order-issuing interface.

The game is also unique in the series, due to an element of real-time strategy being included - the player must manage two resources, funds and "materials". In order to manufacture additional units, the player must obtain sufficient amounts of both resources.
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== Downloadable Content ==
[[File:GBW3 DLC Map 1006.png|thumb|right|250px|Polytan no Shima (ポリタンのしま) (1006) layout from a Japanese magazine.]]
Game Boy Wars 3 also included [[Mobile System GB]] support while it was available. Using the service, it was possible to download new maps designed by gaming magazine editor(s), as well as mercenaries/[[unit]]s from the [[Wars Net Center]].

The maps cost 30 yen each (excluding tax). Players could summon a mercenary unit for 10 yen each (excluding tax). Other features (receiving a Mobile Medal, Welcome Message and mobile notifications) were free of charge.

Wars Net Center messages can be viewed from the main menu by selecting Network, then メッセージをよむ (Read Messages). Two other options from that menu are マップデータをダウンロード (Map Data Download) and センターにアクセス (Center Access). Once downloaded, the maps are stored as files from the main menu's Map menu. Downloadable maps include a limited number of official maps, as well as user-generated content.

Names for maps 1001-1008 are known, as retrieved by the REON Discord group from a second-hand Game Boy Wars 3 cartridge with Wars Net Center data.<ref>Wars Net Center: 「スペシャルマップ 」 (Special Maps) - September 5</ref>. Additionally, the REON group found another second-hand save file with relevant data. It contains the downloaded maps 1001-1003.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYgbUM5JDj4 Game Boy Wars 3 (ゲームボーイウォーズ３) DLC Maps 1001-1003 Dream Show Archipelago, Dengeki Area, 64+ Special]</ref>

*Dream Archipelago (ドリームショトウ) (1001) (dimensions 47x20): Tiles spell out "[[wikipedia:Nintendo Dream|Nintendo Dream]]"
*Dengeki Area (デンゲキトウ) (1002) (dimensions 32x32): Circular islands with 王 kanji in the centre (for [[wikipedia:Dengeki Nintendo|Dengeki Nintendo]]?)
*64+ Special (64+スペシャル) (1003) (dimensions 37x23): Tiles spell out "64+ アドバンス" (64+ Advance) (for Famitsu 64 + Advance)
*N-Star-Guntou (Ｎスタぐんとう) (1004) 
*Shin Ninky-Kun (しんニンキーくん) (1005)
*Polytan no Shima (ポリタンのしま) (1006)
*Baka Island (バカアイランド) (1007)
*Magazine-Tou (マガジントウ)  (1008)

[[File:GBW3 DLC Map 1001.png|thumb|left|300px|Layout of Dream Archipelago (1001)]]
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An image of the Polytan no Shima layout also is seen in a Japanese magazine.<!--which one?-->

== Beginner/Training Mode ==
Following the series, Game Boy Wars 3 is the first game in the franchise that gives a proper tutorial mode before advancing to the Campaign Mode or Standard Mode. Each level teaches the player about the different mechanics, tips and tricks included in the game. 

The mode is rather short and an achievement is earned for finishing the last lesson.

== Campaign Mode ==
The game's Campaign Mode is unique in the series in that the player can redeploy units that have survived previous battles, and this results in the unit being able to be deployed at no material cost. This is part of the so-called "Arrangement" system. Unlike other games in the series, the Campaign Mode has multiple endings. 

=== Arrangement System ===
Any surviving units from previous maps can be redeployed through any producing building, allowing them to join the current battle. This can be done by going to the Unit List (first choice on the menu), selecting a unit marked in the lower-right corner with a Kanji and selecting the first choice (Arrangement), and finally choosing the property where it shall be deployed from.

The property used for Arrangement is unable to do any more for the remainder of the turn, which means that the player can only Arrange as many units as there are available properties (Near the Main Base).

Arranged units have the advantage of retaining experience amounts from previous battles, while also having their HP, Ammo, and Fuel restored whenever a map is cleared.

However, there is a limit to only 50 Units in the whole Campaign; If more units are to be created, previous units must be deleted before they are deployed in the Unit Screen.

=== Unit Ranking ===
Similar to the ranking system from [[Super Famicom Wars]], after a unit gains multiple EXP by form of defeating enemy units or others; it Ranks Up, giving it more Firepower and Defence each rank.

'''Some Important Points:'''  

* Every unit starts at Rank D when created. 
* Each unit HP damaged gives 3 EXP, each unit HP lost (by a friendly unit) gives 1 EXP. 
* Each movement space for a transport unit (with loaded unit) gives 1 EXP. 
* Each property capture (even if under progress and not captured) gives 1 EXP.
* Each constructed property by the Constructor gives 1 EXP. 
* Each developed property by the Constructor gives 1 EXP. 
* Each supply give by a Logistic Unit gives 1 EXP. 
* Each property destroyed by a unit gives 1 EXP. 
* A unit gains promotion when all the collected EXP reaches 100 for each rank respectively. 

There are no indicators in-game to display the amount of EXP for each unit and therefore must be manually calculated by the player.

=== Unit Promotion ===
A unit is able to promote once it reaches S Rank, and will be able to do so the next time it waits for Arrangement. A Promoted unit cannot be demoted, and it is therefore a permanent change. 

Most of the time, a unit that is Promoted is better, though promotion may require a change in strategy due to key changes in the unit, which at times may make the base form more desirable. For example, the submarine has better range in its base form.

By promoting a unit, the experience amount of the unit will reset, resulting in the unit returning to D Rank.

This only works in the Campaign, as it is the only mode which allows us to use the Arrangement system, i.e; the only way to promote a unit.

=== Endings ===
[[File:GBW3 Endings Chart.png|right|thumb|350x350px|left|]]
The Campaign mode has multiple endings which are achieved based on various factors:
* Map sequence
* Turns taken to beat a map

There are a total of 5 endings. An achievement is received if all 45 maps are completed in 54 battles or less.

===White Moon A.I.===
Some notable observations and behavior of the AI include:

*There is a small chance the enemy will surrender if you gain tactical advantage, the chance decreases for every Zone you advance. Refusing to accept the enemy's surrender will prompt the message: "You are a monster".
*White Moon has weak intelligence over creating and managing Air and Sea units, making it easy to beat in maps that include such units, unless pre-deployed.
*It always prioritizes critical hits over tactical movement, this can be manipulated to bait certain units.
*Unlike the latter, White Moon units tend to use pre-deployed and promoted units better.
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==References==
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==See also==
*[[Staff of Game Boy Wars 3]]

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