Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
75 Achievements
35-40h
Steam
Thinkin' about My Doorbell
Mission 15: Open the Doors in order.
10.4%
How to unlock the Thinkin' about My Doorbell achievement in Halo Wars: Definitive Edition - Definitive Guide
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The interlock sequence can be interpreted normally in one of three ways. I will list and explain all three interpretations of how to tackle this achievement that you will find when scouring the internet.
For those of you who are visual learners, I have linked my video at the bottom of the solution. It is my first YouTube video for a game ever, so be kind with your criticism.
Do remember all games have glitches and/or hidden rules.
1. There cannot be any non-human units near the interlock. Covenant, Flood, or Sentinels. I personally had the sentinels near one preventing the interlock from being activated when going for this achievement.
2. It's advised you have a unit near each interlock. It should work without one, but better safe than sorry.
Method 1. Found in the Xbox 360 solution. Personal favorite. ↓
For those of you who are visual learners, I have linked my video at the bottom of the solution. It is my first YouTube video for a game ever, so be kind with your criticism.
Do remember all games have glitches and/or hidden rules.
This achievement can be slightly temperamental. Sometimes the interlock sequence is what is covered in this solution, sometimes it doesn't matter at all the order you enter. Simply try to unlock the interlocks across from each other every time until the achievement pops.
Since HW:DE is a Play Anywhere title, if you have a Windows PC that can handle HW:DE, some people have been having success getting glitched achievements to unlock on their computer.
Rules of the Interlocks Since HW:DE is a Play Anywhere title, if you have a Windows PC that can handle HW:DE, some people have been having success getting glitched achievements to unlock on their computer.
1. There cannot be any non-human units near the interlock. Covenant, Flood, or Sentinels. I personally had the sentinels near one preventing the interlock from being activated when going for this achievement.
2. It's advised you have a unit near each interlock. It should work without one, but better safe than sorry.
Method 1. Found in the Xbox 360 solution. Personal favorite. ↓
Basically number the interlocks from 1 to 6 with the interlock closest to your base being 1. From there number the remaining interlocks counterclockwise around the center of the map. Once you're setup to open the interlocks the sequence will be...
1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6
The Thinkin' about My Doorbell achievement in Halo Wars worth 8 pointsMission 15: Open the Doors in order
Method 2. The Clock ↓1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6
The Thinkin' about My Doorbell achievement in Halo Wars worth 8 pointsMission 15: Open the Doors in order
This one can be more confusing for some, but it is still very simple. When you start look at the interlocks on the hexagon as if it was a analog clock represented with even numbers. Your starting base is at the bottom of the clock at 6 o'clock. So the sequence would go as...
6, 12, 4, 10, 2, 8
At the time I am posting this solution Tyrael has this as his solution, but I found a forum post by Chill Penguin X on the official Halo Wars website from 2009 explaining this method, though he got 2 and 8 backwards.
http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/485877.aspx
Method 3. 1 to 6 with Directions (Also used in video below.) ↓6, 12, 4, 10, 2, 8
At the time I am posting this solution Tyrael has this as his solution, but I found a forum post by Chill Penguin X on the official Halo Wars website from 2009 explaining this method, though he got 2 and 8 backwards.
http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/485877.aspx
This one can get a little confusing as it uses the 1 to 6 numbering, but the interlocks are numbered in the sequence you have to open them. Now you can go in the sequence as explained in the directions you can find in the Halo Nation wiki, but someone made a picture to help that I linked below.
"http://i43.fastpic.ru/big/2012/0919/c2/37729971640bc2ef73aec...
If you want the directions they are...
1. The door just North West of your Starting Base.
2. The door directly opposite of Door 1.
3. The door to the east of Door 1.
4. The door directly opposite of Door 3.
5. The door to the north of Door 3.
6. The door directly opposite of Door 5.
http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Thinkin%27_about_My_Doorbell
"http://i43.fastpic.ru/big/2012/0919/c2/37729971640bc2ef73aec...
If you want the directions they are...
1. The door just North West of your Starting Base.
2. The door directly opposite of Door 1.
3. The door to the east of Door 1.
4. The door directly opposite of Door 3.
5. The door to the north of Door 3.
6. The door directly opposite of Door 5.
http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Thinkin%27_about_My_Doorbell
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I just got this this morning, but I reversed the order of the 2nd and 3rd set of doors (by the clock method, I did 10, then 4, then 2, then 8) and the achievement still popped.
By Robster80 on 16 Jan 2017 14:25
I don't know what's happening to me, but door #4 just don't unlock no matter what. I've done this on the X360, a few times as well, so I'm experienced as to how it should work. Tried twice now, wasted a lot of time and got nothing but annoyed...
By Elyoh on 15 Mar 2017 09:10
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Imagine the Interlocks being the numbers on a clock, with the one closest to you in the south being 6, and the one opposite of your base in the north being 12. You will want to activate them in the following order:
6, 12
4, 10
2, 8
Keep in mind, if an enemy comes close to the interlock it will reset, so the easiest way to do this is by either wiping out all enemies before activating the interlocks, or by keeping a few units, preferably hawks, to protect them after being released.
6, 12
4, 10
2, 8
Keep in mind, if an enemy comes close to the interlock it will reset, so the easiest way to do this is by either wiping out all enemies before activating the interlocks, or by keeping a few units, preferably hawks, to protect them after being released.
Shadow 00 Fox
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There are a lot of ways to describe this apparently--I just think of it this way:
First Doors--the one right next to your base and the one opposite.
Second Doors--the closest door to your base going around the right side of the map and the one opposite to it.
Third Doors--the last two!
Just make sure there are no enemies anywhere near the doors and you have a unit near the door.
First Doors--the one right next to your base and the one opposite.
Second Doors--the closest door to your base going around the right side of the map and the one opposite to it.
Third Doors--the last two!
Just make sure there are no enemies anywhere near the doors and you have a unit near the door.
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Very easy way to explain it! Thanks man. It took me no more than ten minutes on easy.
By Goldegearz on 23 Feb 2017 19:04
By Shadow 00 Fox on 23 Feb 2017 19:57
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"In order" is a little misleading. The only requirement is to open an interlock, and then make sure the next interlock is directly across from it.
For example, since the first interlock is the south one, the second interlock is the north one.
You can open any interlock next, as long as the one after it is directly across from it. So if the third interlock you open is the northeast one, the fourth one must be the southwest one. Alternatively, if the third interlock you open is the northwest one, the fourth one must be the southeast one.
In short, just make sure that you're opening corresponding interlocks in pairs, and you'll get the achievement.
For example, since the first interlock is the south one, the second interlock is the north one.
You can open any interlock next, as long as the one after it is directly across from it. So if the third interlock you open is the northeast one, the fourth one must be the southwest one. Alternatively, if the third interlock you open is the northwest one, the fourth one must be the southeast one.
In short, just make sure that you're opening corresponding interlocks in pairs, and you'll get the achievement.
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Just a quick tip in case your achievement doesn't unlock (like it did for me)
- Build your economy / army (all-in on Hawks)
- Get ready to unlock all doors in one go with your 20+ hawks
- Save your game
- Unlock the doors using above guides
- If the achievement didn't unlock, load your saved game from the main menu and try again until it eventually works
I did that and it finally unlocked after the fifth try. What's nice is that when you're ready, unlocking all doors take literally 1 minute so trying again is fast.
I tried several orders each time and the one that unlocked my achievement was: 1, 4, 3, 6, 2, 5 (using the first guide)
- Build your economy / army (all-in on Hawks)
- Get ready to unlock all doors in one go with your 20+ hawks
- Save your game
- Unlock the doors using above guides
- If the achievement didn't unlock, load your saved game from the main menu and try again until it eventually works
I did that and it finally unlocked after the fifth try. What's nice is that when you're ready, unlocking all doors take literally 1 minute so trying again is fast.
I tried several orders each time and the one that unlocked my achievement was: 1, 4, 3, 6, 2, 5 (using the first guide)
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The order is hinted at by the symbols on each section of the portal. The symbols will sort of represent a clock face with the main hand being at either 12 o’clock, 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock. The door right near your base is where you need to start and then open the opposite door (the northern most door).
Assuming you are still at the northern most door, head west near the Covenant base and open that door next. Once that’s done, proceed to the opposite door (the door to the right of your base) and open that one. Next you will have the door to the north-east and the door to the left of your base left. Open these two last and the achievement will unlock.
