Grand Tactician, American Civil War

[W8taminute]

Ok so I fired up the game over the weekend in response to the new patch that some YouTubers are saying have changed the game drastically since early release. 

I played for about 3 hours or so in addition the 8 I had put in a few months ago.  I've come to the conclusion that while this is a good game it is nothing more than building up armies in a strategic layer and then watching them duke it out on a tactical layer.  While the economy and industry are very deep in this game there really isn't much the player needs to do to affect them.  Simply spend money and build up your armies then send them out and watch the fights begin. 

I'm bored.  Next game please...

[Rayfer]

Ok so I fired up the game over the weekend in response to the new patch that some YouTubers are saying have changed the game drastically since early release. 

I played for about 3 hours or so in addition the 8 I had put in a few months ago.  I've come to the conclusion that while this is a good game it is nothing more than building up armies in a strategic layer and then watching them duke it out on a tactical layer.  While the economy and industry are very deep in this game there really isn't much the player needs to do to affect them.  Simply spend money and build up your armies then send them out and watch the fights begin. 

I'm bored.  Next game please...

Unfortunately, I have to agree.  Deleted it yesterday after playing a few hours with the newest update.  But I'll definitely go back at some future time when there is more to it than what you posted.

[Sir Slash]

Sad to hear.  :'(

[W8taminute]

Ok so I fired up the game over the weekend in response to the new patch that some YouTubers are saying have changed the game drastically since early release. 

I played for about 3 hours or so in addition the 8 I had put in a few months ago.  I've come to the conclusion that while this is a good game it is nothing more than building up armies in a strategic layer and then watching them duke it out on a tactical layer.  While the economy and industry are very deep in this game there really isn't much the player needs to do to affect them.  Simply spend money and build up your armies then send them out and watch the fights begin. 

I'm bored.  Next game please...

Unfortunately, I have to agree.  Deleted it yesterday after playing a few hours with the newest update.  But I'll definitely go back at some future time when there is more to it than what you posted.

Yeah I think I'll delete it off my drive as well.  I will like you say keep my eyes out for when the finished product is completed.  I still support these guys but I'm done for now.

Sad to hear.  :'(

Yeah.  If you haven't done so already save your money on this one.   

[berto]

Doesn't GTACW have stand-alone historical battles, apart from the strategic layer?  If the strategic layer is a bust and/or the interfacing of the strategic layer with the dynamic battle layer is a bust, is the historical battle layer by itself still worthwhile?

[W8taminute]

I haven't tried the stand alone historic battles so I can't really comment but I will say this.  I enjoy the tactical battle system of this game in campaign mode.  So I would think the historical battles would be enjoyable.

[Toonces]

I just went ahead and picked this up. 

What can I say?  I'm a ACW fanboy, I have to give this a try at least!

[Old TImer]

I'll be interested to hear your impression of the game.

[Rayfer]

For those still playing/interested in this game, there was a substantial update by the developer today on Steam.  To much to post here, but it is a huge step in the right direction.  Areas impacted include policy selection options as well as building and weapons upgrades of armies. 

[devoncop]

I continue to watch this with interest but will wait for final release.

Feedback seems very positive on latest patch.

[ArizonaTank]

What's the consensus on the AI?

[Old TImer]

I think the game is pretty good.  The AI needs some more work but it's miles better than it was.
And the developers are quick to patch any glitches.  Best ACW game out there for me.

[al_infierno]

Looks like I'm reinstalling this bad boy.

[Toonces]

I bought this a few weeks ago, but have only just booted it up and played a single battle for a few minutes.  I hang my head in shame for not giving this more time and being able to post impressions.

I can definitely say it's a very pretty game, but beyond that, I got nuttin'.   :-[   Hopefully I can dig into this game some more this week.

[Anguille]

I continue to watch this with interest but will wait for final release.

Feedback seems very positive on latest patch.

Same here