Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive releases November 18th

Started by Grim.Reaper, September 28, 2021, 11:17:33 AM

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Geezer

Luckily for me it will be about a month before I get my coupon!   :)

Edit - Just checked and my coupon date is December 9th.  It should be 50% off.   :clap:
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bobarossa

Get mine day after Christmas!  I know what one of my purchases will be!

Crossroads

Squee :smitten:

My coupon expired over a month ago but this one I want  \m/
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W8taminute

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Sparhawk

After so much time in Shadow Empire I think I'd feel right at home in this game.

Destraex

The ardennes. Meeting engagements in that one that should be wego right?
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FlickJax


Phantom

Much as I like the Decisive Campaigns series (I've got Warsaw, Case Blue & Barbarossa) I can't help but think, meh, another Bulge game. Will probably skip this one.

demjansk1942

I have all of them and never play them, will pass on another game.  I hope it's good though for others.

Phantom

Quote from: demjansk1942 on September 29, 2021, 04:22:04 PM
I have all of them and never play them, will pass on another game.  I hope it's good though for others.

That's a shame, whilst complex "under the hood" they're quite easy to learn & get into. I'd definitely try Warsaw, the Polish campaign is rarely done by anyone, and after grasping a few basics the game is good, as if you do things correctly militarily, it will generally pan out well in game terms. Plus you've got France, Netherlands & Sealion - lot of bang for your buck for a modern game.
Regarding Barbarossa, whilst it uses the same system operationally/tactically (with a few caveats ref air & artillery) its really ground-breaking in its almost role play quality at the strategic level, worth a try for that aspect alone IMO.
With both games I've frequently found myself in "just one more turn" territory.

al_infierno

Quote from: Phantom on September 30, 2021, 01:15:06 PM
Quote from: demjansk1942 on September 29, 2021, 04:22:04 PM
I have all of them and never play them, will pass on another game.  I hope it's good though for others.

That's a shame, whilst complex "under the hood" they're quite easy to learn & get into. I'd definitely try Warsaw, the Polish campaign is rarely done by anyone, and after grasping a few basics the game is good, as if you do things correctly militarily, it will generally pan out well in game terms. Plus you've got France, Netherlands & Sealion - lot of bang for your buck for a modern game.
Regarding Barbarossa, whilst it uses the same system operationally/tactically (with a few caveats ref air & artillery) its really ground-breaking in its almost role play quality at the strategic level, worth a try for that aspect alone IMO.
With both games I've frequently found myself in "just one more turn" territory.

+1, I don't have the focus or energy for eastern front games these days so I'm looking forward to this one.  If this is anything like Barbarossa but on a more manageable scale, I'll be all in.
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Rayfer

Found this YouTube video off a Matrix website link.  This is going to play significantly different than the first 3 games in the series.  It's less than 4 minutes long and worth the watch if you're interested in this series.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7U5yV1fN5s&t=3s

Geezer

I'll be getting this in December when my 50% off coupon arrives.  Maybe on December 16th!   ;)
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.  George Bernard Shaw

Rayfer

Quote from: Geezer on November 03, 2021, 01:54:06 PM
I'll be getting this in December when my 50% off coupon arrives.  Maybe on December 16th!   ;)

Well played Geezer..... ;)