Wargame: AirLand Battle

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undercovergeek

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December 27, 2013, 07:00:44 PM
The comments about the camera do the game a disservice - the camera can be taken to foot soldier level or right back up to way above the battlefield - if you search for let's play videos - the best ones are the deck selection ones and then using that deck against an opponent - usually about 45 mins long

Taking the high ground and firing first is certainly not the only tactic or indeed a recommended one

Watch some more videos if you're curious about the game

Toonces

#436
December 27, 2013, 09:44:08 PM
I definitely would say AirLand Battle is more a war-themed game than a simulation by any stretch.

Don't take it too seriously or you're going to be disappointed.  At its heart it's a game pure and simple.
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RooksBailey

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December 27, 2013, 10:29:41 PM Last Edit: December 27, 2013, 10:42:23 PM by RooksBailey
Quote from: Toonces on December 27, 2013, 09:44:08 PM
I definitely would say AirLand Battle is more a war-themed game than a simulation by any stretch.

Don't take it too seriously or you're going to be disappointed.  At its heart it's a game pure and simple.

Exactly.   Don't let the "Wargame" moniker fool you: this is just a "beer and pretzels" RTS that has a bit more depth to it than most RTS games.  Nonetheless, it isn't a traditional wargame/sim in any way.

Having said that, it is a fun WWIII-themed game.  The part I like best is playing a match against the AI (or MP) and then being able to use the replay option.   This game has a gorgeous graphics engine, so the war movies you manage to create are quite spectacular at times (examples here and here).  I only really began enjoying this game when I started replaying the matches afterwards.   :)

Also, the skirmish system is pretty flexible.  Play alone versus 1 AI, or create teams with/against multiple AIs using multiple nationalities.  I am glad to hear that the next title, Dragon Rising, is even going to allow you to create custom decks for the AI to use.
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Tinkershuffle

#438
January 16, 2014, 10:35:41 AM
The results of the cinematic trailer contest are here: http://www.wargame-ab.com/#294

Yet, instead of making me want to play W:ALB they actually make me wanna play Flashpoint Campaigns.  ;D

Apocalypse 31

#439
January 16, 2014, 06:21:07 PM
Quote from: Tinkershuffle on January 16, 2014, 10:35:41 AM
The results of the cinematic trailer contest are here: http://www.wargame-ab.com/#294

Yet, instead of making me want to play W:ALB they actually make me wanna play Flashpoint Campaigns.  ;D

The only thing I will say is that FPC feels like I'm playing a computer program

Wargame ALB feels like I'm playing a game.

I prefer the later.
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