http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4186539&mpage=1&key=�
http://www.matrixgames.com/amazon/wintersales/Matrix%20Christmas%20Sale%202016.pdf
Think the only thing I would get from it is CMANO
Still a few games i want to buy there!
Surprisingly seems like some good deals to be had.....unfortunately, I own most of what I would want to buy....a few games on the bubble, but no really must haves....likely candidates for pickup if no other sales pan out for me:)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 06:53:00 AM
Surprisingly seems like some good deals to be had.....unfortunately, I own most of what I would want to buy....a few games on the bubble, but no really must haves....likely candidates for pickup if no other sales pan out for me:)
same here - feels like i could have bought DOUBLE the games from matrix if i had just waited for their sale... aaargh!
Um....do I go for it Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa, War in the East or War in the West?
Quote from: FlickJax on November 23, 2016, 07:36:58 AM
Um....do I go for it Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa, War in the East or War in the West?
Why choose? Go for all three!
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 07:41:24 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on November 23, 2016, 07:36:58 AM
Um....do I go for it Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa, War in the East or War in the West?
Why choose? Go for all three!
Poor here...Brexit biting ;)
I'm going to pick up Polaris Sector and CSME.
Haven't looked yet, is the strategic command manual on the list :DD
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 08:24:44 AM
Haven't looked yet, is the strategic command manual on the list :DD
Yes....they listed shipping at 50% off but increased the cost of the book by 200% :) Believe that was their go forward strategy to make us all happy :)
Doesn't look like the sale prices are in effect on Steam yet.
Quote from: OJsDad on November 23, 2016, 08:29:09 AM
Doesn't look like the sale prices are in effect on Steam yet.
But don't you get a steam key when you buy through Matrix along with regular key?
May be time for me to get SoW: Waterloo. And/or Polaris Sector. This is getting ugly. Second edit....and Wars of Napoleon and DC: Barbarossa
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 08:31:00 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on November 23, 2016, 08:29:09 AM
Doesn't look like the sale prices are in effect on Steam yet.
But don't you get a steam key when you buy through Matrix along with regular key?
Yes you do, unless there's a major price difference get it from matrix.
Quote from: OJsDad on November 23, 2016, 08:22:46 AM
I'm going to pick up Polaris Sector and CSME.
Didn't see it...i think i'll get Polaris Sector as well. I think i'll get also most of the DLCs for Fields of Glory, Battle Academy and Panzer Corps.
PS: i'll set up a game for fields of glory asap...just too busy with work and kids.
WitW 50% wow, thats really good from matrix. I was hoping that Tiger on the Hunt will have more than 30% off, well think about it, the good thing the sale is until 6th Jan, so I have plenty time to think and compare.
Getting me some Battle Academy 2! oh...and I've always wanted to try Carriers at War....ooooh...oooooh...and JTCS!! :smitten:
So many games I want to get, but I won't find the time to play any of them, which has me bummed. I got Civil War 2 for Christmas last year and still haven't actually fired up a game to try playing it. I just don't have enough chunks to spend 2-3 hours PC gaming to pull myself up the learning curve, and I'm headed back to work soon.
Didn't even get my 2016 New Year's Gaming Resolution completed in my gap year... (and yes, I'm almost 50)
:(
Some great games available:
Scourge of War series
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War
Panzer Command: Ostfront
A few others 8)
The only for sure purchase for now is LnL HOS,have most everything else I want. I will look at WITW but it doesn't seem to have a lot of smaller scenarios, the main campaign may be to much for my feeble brain
World in Flames -50% :notworthy:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 23, 2016, 10:20:52 AM
World in Flames -50% :notworthy:
#:-)
Hey the map pack is 50% off as well :bd:
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 23, 2016, 10:20:52 AM
World in Flames -50% :notworthy:
Not even worth .50 cents....yes, I am a scorned customer:)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 10:42:43 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 23, 2016, 10:20:52 AM
World in Flames -50% :notworthy:
Not even worth .50 cents....yes, I am a scorned customer:)
You have the maps Grim?
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
You won't believe it...unless there is a mistake, I put it in my cart and the shipping costs is $45.00 in the US !!!!!
Has to be a mistake , right?
If my discount coupon could have been added to the sale price I might have pulled the trigger on WitE too soon! So I dont want to know. ;D
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
You won't believe it...unless there is a mistake, I put it in my cart and the shipping costs is $45.00 in the US !!!!!
Has to be a mistake , right?
I wonder, well I'll check after work. If that's the case that idea will drift off into history.
Nothing there for me really. I could re-buy a load of stuff, but I passed them on because they just weren't my thing anymore.
Some good bargains there though
I have Pride of Nations - which I have not played.
Is the game good? Is it worth it to pick up several $1 downloads of say Spanish-American War, Franco-Prussian War?
Anybody help?
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
You won't believe it...unless there is a mistake, I put it in my cart and the shipping costs is $45.00 in the US !!!!!
Has to be a mistake , right?
I wonder, well I'll check after work. If that's the case that idea will drift off into history.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk592%2FGrimReaper42%2FGames%2Fflames.jpg&hash=fbd771f6cf18d33e909b8a0b396336324c318293)
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:15:24 AM
I will look at WITW but it doesn't seem to have a lot of smaller scenarios, the main campaign may be to much for my feeble brain
The expansion has 10 smaller scenarios (and is also 50% off)
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/572/details/Gary.Grigsby's.War.in.the.West:.Operation.Torch
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 11:08:41 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
You won't believe it...unless there is a mistake, I put it in my cart and the shipping costs is $45.00 in the US !!!!!
Has to be a mistake , right?
I wonder, well I'll check after work. If that's the case that idea will drift off into history.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk592%2FGrimReaper42%2FGames%2Fflames.jpg&hash=fbd771f6cf18d33e909b8a0b396336324c318293)
grim, where are you based? europe by any chance?
Quote from: Pete Dero on November 23, 2016, 11:33:25 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:15:24 AM
I will look at WITW but it doesn't seem to have a lot of smaller scenarios, the main campaign may be to much for my feeble brain
The expansion has 10 smaller scenarios (and is also 50% off)
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/572/details/Gary.Grigsby's.War.in.the.West:.Operation.Torch
WitW is for next year's xmas sale... at least for me and now. i'm still so happy with wite v1 :smitten:
Quote from: airboy on November 23, 2016, 11:07:37 AM
I have Pride of Nations - which I have not played.
Is the game good? Is it worth it to pick up several $1 downloads of say Spanish-American War, Franco-Prussian War?
Anybody help?
I'd only pick up the expansion that affects everything (I've forgotten what that is), unless you reaaalllly want to play a gamestart at one of the extra setup points.
Pr0n has had some patching recently, which no one ever thought would happen again, and can be played by human beings now. O0 It's sort of a turn based Vicky2, with all the strengths and weaknesses of the AGE engine -- especially the weaknesses, given the extremely huge scale of the game.
I've put DLC in my cart (Op Torch, Ligny, Quatre Bras) and will let it sit there til I'm in a more holiday mood before actually buying.
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 23, 2016, 11:49:31 AM
Quote from: airboy on November 23, 2016, 11:07:37 AM
I have Pride of Nations - which I have not played.
Is the game good? Is it worth it to pick up several $1 downloads of say Spanish-American War, Franco-Prussian War?
Anybody help?
I'd only pick up the expansion that affects everything (I've forgotten what that is), unless you reaaalllly want to play a gamestart at one of the extra setup points.
Pr0n has had some patching recently, which no one ever thought would happen again, and can be played by human beings now. O0 It's sort of a turn based Vicky2, with all the strengths and weaknesses of the AGE engine -- especially the weaknesses, given the extremely huge scale of the game.
Have you eve tried PBEM with Pr0N JP.
Quote from: chemkid on November 23, 2016, 11:42:34 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 11:08:41 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
You won't believe it...unless there is a mistake, I put it in my cart and the shipping costs is $45.00 in the US !!!!!
Has to be a mistake , right?
I wonder, well I'll check after work. If that's the case that idea will drift off into history.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk592%2FGrimReaper42%2FGames%2Fflames.jpg&hash=fbd771f6cf18d33e909b8a0b396336324c318293)
grim, where are you based? europe by any chance?
Ohio
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
You won't believe it...unless there is a mistake, I put it in my cart and the shipping costs is $45.00 in the US !!!!!
Has to be a mistake , right?
I think it comes in 3 large boxes (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slitherinebravo.net%2Fpr%2FWiF%2FWiF_Map_Render.jpg&hash=09ee3d71e5b413d90d944fd795622c6ff18a6870)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 11:58:55 AM
Quote from: chemkid on November 23, 2016, 11:42:34 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 11:08:41 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:41:35 AM
I'm not getting WIF but I am looking at the map pack. 21 feet long by 9 ft high when fully assembled, 24 panels.... I like a nice map. The kids will be gone one day and will be able to make my war room/ Seahawk room. Anybody have the map, wondering about locations on the map , are smaller towns and smaller terrain features shown. Just thought of something wonder if all orders are $20 shipping.
You won't believe it...unless there is a mistake, I put it in my cart and the shipping costs is $45.00 in the US !!!!!
Has to be a mistake , right?
I wonder, well I'll check after work. If that's the case that idea will drift off into history.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk592%2FGrimReaper42%2FGames%2Fflames.jpg&hash=fbd771f6cf18d33e909b8a0b396336324c318293)
grim, where are you based? europe by any chance?
Ohio
:-\ that's sad... sitting here with that mappack-in-a-bag and nowhere to put it. :'(
...and no, it comes in just one box - unharmed if you're lucky... :coolsmiley:
Quote from: chemkid on November 23, 2016, 12:10:39 PM
...and no, it comes in just one box - unharmed if you're lucky... :coolsmiley:
The other 2 boxes are for the man ;D
yep! the man... that's a good one, Asid! :D
i still remember the day... a large 'dented' box delivered by the fedex man (another man?!) with game cd, books and the map pack!
it was cheap!! didn't have to pay the customs office and it was still a release discount - those were the days...
thank you matrix, now i'm broke as a joke...
I could never get into Pride of Nations. Just too big for my tastes, too much to do and very little actual war in this wargame, in my humble opinion. But if you like building and running an economy, and colonizing, then it's a great game. VERY detailed.
Quote from: Pete Dero on November 23, 2016, 11:33:25 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 10:15:24 AM
I will look at WITW but it doesn't seem to have a lot of smaller scenarios, the main campaign may be to much for my feeble brain
The expansion has 10 smaller scenarios (and is also 50% off)
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/572/details/Gary.Grigsby's.War.in.the.West:.Operation.Torch
I just went to fire up WitW and the extra scenarios (as mentioned in your link above) show...but clicking on it tells me the WitW expansion is not installed.
So, WTF does it show me the scenarios. Also, there's no way of knowing what are the "add on" scenarios...there's no identifier to say which are add-ons and which are the original game. That's a poor show having them displayed, I have to say. :pullhair:
I really hope LnL Pub will do a holiday sale so I can finally snatch Command Ops 2.
Quote from: chemkid on November 23, 2016, 12:29:23 PM
i still remember the day... a large 'dented' box delivered by the fedex man (another man?!) with game cd, books and the map pack!
it was cheap!! didn't have to pay the customs office and it was still a release discount - those were the days...
thank you matrix, now i'm broke as a joke...
You bought the maps?
I never had any intention, just curious what the shipping would be....I'll never invest another dollar into that product.
I'm looking hard at both 'Wars of Napoleon' and 'To End All Wars', both on sale. I'm thinking WON is probably still buggy as hell and by now TEAW's should be more stable. I've perused the forums, but what say you Grogs? Anybody heard anything new recently? Opinion on.
Wars interested in Napoleon, but heard it was very buggy. I have to End All Wars but have not played it. I thought this conflict was not well suited for the AGEOD engine?
Really the only things considering....
WITW and WITE
SOW: Waterloo (the two expansions)
I picked up all the Panzer Corps DLC I was missing.
Accounting Man - Battle Academy 2 is fantastic, you can't go wrong. GET IT
This might be the sale that I finally pull the trigger on DC:B.
...and WitW
...and WitE
...and Pike and Shot
dammit I'm such a gamewhore.
I'm also looking at DC:B, WitW and that Steel Panthers special edition thing. :D
Grabbed WITW and Operation Torch expansion. Quite likely will grab the CMANO bits before the sale is done because I have no willpower.
Curse you Matrix, for taking advantage of this sad soul with poor impulse control and a PayPal account!
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on November 23, 2016, 07:14:34 PM
Curse you Matrix, for taking advantage of this sad soul with poor impulse control and a PayPal account!
I don't have a PayPal account and they took advantage of me also!
How is Espania 1936??
Picked up HOS, looking at WITW & Torch, no hurry, plenty of time to talk myself into it. Saw the Campaign series for $9.99 good deal and mine works on Win10 just fine, you get east front, west front and rising sun all in one package lots of wargaming there. Combat Command is another nice little wargame for $7.99. The graphics are simple but do the job, the AI is pretty good, phase game play and it comes with 40 scenarios. This might be Matrix best sale, too bad i have most everything. Nice that its right before the long weekend here. Off to check out the Steam sale.
Quote from: -budd- on November 23, 2016, 08:35:22 PM
Picked up HOS, looking at WITW & Torch, no hurry, plenty of time to talk myself into it. Saw the Campaign series for $9.99 good deal and mine works on Win10 just fine, you get east front, west front and rising sun all in one package lots of wargaming there. Combat Command is another nice little wargame for $7.99. The graphics are simple but do the job, the AI is pretty good, phase game play and it comes with 40 scenarios. This might be Matrix best sale, too bad i have most everything. Nice that its right before the long weekend here. Off to check out the Steam sale.
I too am looking at the Tiller Series, but (even at $10) I think it's too complex for my MMO short term mentality. Battle Academy is even a stretch for me :uglystupid2:
I am considering Campaigns Middle East. Just not sure I'll ever play it. Did notice the CMNAO and Harpoon were basically the same price. There is something wrong somewhere...
Noticed that CMANO is $28 - which is very tempting. Have a feeling though I wouldn't play it much. BTW, if someone wants Harpoon - $5 to cover US postage and it's yours.
Is it worth getting Cmano, been out for years so god knows how much life is in it
CMANO has been out 3 years. Frequent updates to the engine/scenario packs + DLCs are keeping it fresh. CMANO is aging very well imo
For anyone thinking of AGEOD games, my recommendation is to get Thirty Years War, it is stable and most suited war for the engine. I didnt fire Wars of Napoleon for long, but still I see a lot of complains on their forums.
PON is too slow and many things to do with no very little return on investment in a short term, if you have a lot of time, you can get it, otherwise it is better to play Victoria 2, unless you want to play multiplayer PBEM them PON is better.
I will get WitW, no question.. but I am not not sure if I shall get those titles:
Series Campaign: ME
Tigers on the Hunt
TOAW III
Also, what do you think about this game: Time of Fury, I saw on steam just now.
Oh yeah, get DC:B if you dont have it yet, it is a must :D.
I think that Time of Fury is really worth it for that price. I've had my fun with it and will probably play it again at some point.
I got myself so far:
- Polaris Sector
- 4 dlcs for Field of Glory
Quote from: Anguille on November 24, 2016, 03:31:20 AM
I think that Time of Fury is really worth it for that price. I've had my fun with it and will probably play it again at some point.
Thanks, it will be on my priority list now :)
Quote from: airboy on November 23, 2016, 08:12:42 PM
How is Espania 1936??
very nice flavor and fun to play. there were some problems but i don't remember them...
please check the 'new' ageod forum, maybe the threads are still alive.
the game was definitely worth it because it made me read this:
http://www.antonybeevor.com/previous-books/the-battle-for-spain-the-spanish-civil-war-1936-1939/
a good read and together with the game = some very interesting hours! O0
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2016, 03:46:28 PM
Quote from: chemkid on November 23, 2016, 12:29:23 PM
i still remember the day... a large 'dented' box delivered by the fedex man (another man?!) with game cd, books and the map pack!
it was cheap!! didn't have to pay the customs office and it was still a release discount - those were the days...
thank you matrix, now i'm broke as a joke...
You bought the maps?
I never had any intention, just curious what the shipping would be....I'll never invest another dollar into that product.
hell yeah, i bought the mapmap, alright?! :hide:
...my second worst 'investment' in wargaming purchases - guess you'll wonder what's worse than buying the mappack! :tickedoff:
Didn't Jarhead or JD say the Flashpoint games are really good too?
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm is a great game. Lots of replay value and great fun PBEM. Just ask OJsDad how much fun he's having stopping my Red hordes. :D
How much fun is it, OJsDad?
Quote from: Raied on November 23, 2016, 11:15:31 PM
For anyone thinking of AGEOD games, my recommendation is to get Thirty Years War, it is stable and most suited war for the engine. I didnt fire Wars of Napoleon for long, but still I see a lot of complains on their forums.
PON is too slow and many things to do with no very little return on investment in a short term, if you have a lot of time, you can get it, otherwise it is better to play Victoria 2, unless you want to play multiplayer PBEM them PON is better.
I will get WitW, no question.. but I am not not sure if I shall get those titles:
Series Campaign: ME
Tigers on the Hunt
TOAW III
Also, what do you think about this game: Time of Fury, I saw on steam just now.
Oh yeah, get DC:B if you dont have it yet, it is a must :D.
Campaign Series: Middle East 1948-1985 is a great game for 19.99, in my most humble and biased opinion of course. Lots of contents, with board game conversion scenarios available as add-on downloads. It is still being developed, with a major upgrade planned for Spring 2017.
However, I am biased, as said O:-)
WitW and WitE, I might have run out of excuses to buy thee...
Quote from: jamus34 on November 24, 2016, 08:57:54 AM
Didn't Jarhead or JD say the Flashpoint games are really good too?
Highly recommended - one of my favourite game engines. If only they adapted it to WWII as well I would be a very happy camper.
The game just had a big update with some nice features.
Quote from: Asid on November 23, 2016, 10:34:33 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 23, 2016, 10:20:52 AM
World in Flames -50% :notworthy:
#:-)
Hey the map pack is 50% off as well :bd:
Very tempting. I desire those maps which I'll never use to go with the game I never play and the books I never read. All perfectly normal, right?
Quote from: mirth on November 24, 2016, 09:28:24 AM
How much fun is it, OJsDad?
So much fun I keep coming back for more. Especially when I get reactions like this from Barthheart in the first couple of minutes;
Quote"ACK! You're right there!?!? Ouch that first 20 minutes hurt.... a lot...."
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 24, 2016, 09:44:38 AM
Quote from: Asid on November 23, 2016, 10:34:33 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 23, 2016, 10:20:52 AM
World in Flames -50% :notworthy:
#:-)
Hey the map pack is 50% off as well :bd:
Very tempting. I desire those maps which I'll never use to go with the game I never play and the books I never read. All perfectly normal, right?
Make sense to me.
Quote from: OJsDad on November 24, 2016, 09:46:46 AM
Quote from: mirth on November 24, 2016, 09:28:24 AM
How much fun is it, OJsDad?
So much fun I keep coming back for more. Especially when I get reactions like this from Barthheart in the first couple of minutes;
Quote"ACK! You're right there!?!? Ouch that first 20 minutes hurt.... a lot...."
That does sound fun.
Quote from: OJsDad on November 24, 2016, 09:46:46 AM
Quote from: mirth on November 24, 2016, 09:28:24 AM
How much fun is it, OJsDad?
So much fun I keep coming back for more. Especially when I get reactions like this from Barthheart in the first couple of minutes;
Quote"ACK! You're right there!?!? Ouch that first 20 minutes hurt.... a lot...."
That looks like something I have often sent to my opponent in Combat Mission. :)
Yeah but then next meeting I had air assets and he had cameras to fight them with... \m/
Quote from: Barthheart on November 24, 2016, 09:51:12 AM
Yeah but then next meeting I had air assets and he had cameras to fight them with... \m/
I'm blaming Capn Darwin for that! Frakking give the Sovs fixed wing assets and the US not a single Stinger missile. :pullhair: :tickedoff:
Am I stupid, or what? 13,200 games on sale, and I pay full price for Motorsport Manager. Oh...it's a GREAT game, by the way!
Re Pr0n multiplayer: I haven't tried that yet, but I have to think it's more feasible than Vicky2 multiplayer (which must however be hilarious, considering the engine).
We have an mp Pr0n campaign with... three of the Grogs, I think? Maybe four? More than two... somewhere in the Digital AARs. As I recall, some kind of catastrophic bug killed the game eventually, but it was fooling along nicely until then. O0
Quote from: mirth on November 24, 2016, 09:28:24 AM
How much fun is it, OJsDad?
If you love cold war 80's wargaming with Nato vs WP, I would get this for sure. BH and I have completed 3 scenarios, but we could easily go back and play them several more times and not have the same outcomes. The options to deploy your forces from the beginning lends itself to lots of replays. And that doesn't even consider BH and I switching sides!
I do wish you could use the campaigns in multiplayer mode, but there are enough head to head scenarios to last us a while.
If anyone picks up Flashpoint Red Storm and wants to PBEM, PM me.
Heh. I own it. And Germany Reforged. Just need to actually play :P
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 24, 2016, 11:09:07 AM
Re Pr0n multiplayer: I haven't tried that yet, but I have to think it's more feasible than Vicky2 multiplayer (which must however be hilarious, considering the engine).
We have an mp Pr0n campaign with... three of the Grogs, I think? Maybe four? More than two... somewhere in the Digital AARs. As I recall, some kind of catastrophic bug killed the game eventually, but it was fooling along nicely until then. O0
I was having fun. It was me, sdr and geek.
Quote from: mirth on November 24, 2016, 11:20:33 AM
Heh. I own it. And Germany Reforged. Just need to actually play :P
I hadn't played in over a year when BH and I stared PBEM about a month or so ago. It's not hard to pick up.
Quote from: mirth on November 24, 2016, 11:20:33 AM
Heh. I own it. And Germany Reforged. Just need to actually play :P
Yeah I need to pickup the Reforged scenario pack during the Matrix sale.
Quote from: Tuna on November 24, 2016, 11:21:24 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 24, 2016, 11:09:07 AM
Re Pr0n multiplayer: I haven't tried that yet, but I have to think it's more feasible than Vicky2 multiplayer (which must however be hilarious, considering the engine).
We have an mp Pr0n campaign with... three of the Grogs, I think? Maybe four? More than two... somewhere in the Digital AARs. As I recall, some kind of catastrophic bug killed the game eventually, but it was fooling along nicely until then. O0
I was having fun. It was me, sdr and geek.
If I picked this up, would any of you be interested in a PBEM game.
Twilight Struggle is 50% off on Steam - that means $7.50.
I'm going to get this one.
And I think this is all I'm picking up. I'm in the middle of Pillars of Eternity. I've done every side quest and need to finish the main quest in Fallout 4 (which will not take much time). I have tons of good games that I have bought but not played.
I get pretty OCD about game systems. I want to understand how they work. Once I understand a game system (at least moderately well) I want to play that one. Learning any new game system is a big time investment. I tend to read strategy guides carefully and think through the game before playing it very much. And I read the manuals.
Game systems I own but have not even played include:
Pride of Nations
Alea Jacta Est
Commander the Great War
Distant Worlds
Hannibal Rome and Carthage
Armada 2526
Carriers at War
War Plan Pacific
Combat Mission Battles of Normandy
Commander Europe at War
Field of Glory
Vietnam '65
So I think Twilight Struggle will do it for me.
I managed to limit my damage to GG's WitW... WitE, next sales... O:-)
Steel Panthers: World at War Generals Edition and Flash Point Campaigns Red Storm for me. I need help. :P
Quote from: airboy on November 24, 2016, 11:54:51 AM
Twilight Struggle is 50% off on Steam - that means $7.50.
I'm going to get this one.
And I think this is all I'm picking up. I'm in the middle of Pillars of Eternity. I've done every side quest and need to finish the main quest in Fallout 4 (which will not take much time). I have tons of good games that I have bought but not played.
I get pretty OCD about game systems. I want to understand how they work. Once I understand a game system (at least moderately well) I want to play that one. Learning any new game system is a big time investment. I tend to read strategy guides carefully and think through the game before playing it very much. And I read the manuals.
Game systems I own but have not even played include:
Pride of Nations
Alea Jacta Est
Commander the Great War
Distant Worlds
Hannibal Rome and Carthage
Armada 2526
Carriers at War
War Plan Pacific
Combat Mission Battles of Normandy
Commander Europe at War
Field of Glory
Vietnam '65
So I think Twilight Struggle will do it for me.
I am considering Vietnam '65. The reviews and YT videos look pretty good.
Anybody have Carriers at War? Is it any good? Fun?
Quote from: Barthheart on November 24, 2016, 03:26:03 PM
Anybody have Carriers at War? Is it any good? Fun?
I had it years ago
I thought it was ok. I was a bit disappointed with the size of the maps and the carriers....it didn't really leave a lot of "surprise" at where the enemy was, but the combat mechanics were quite good and quite tense iirc.
I do not know how they can charge $40 for it and, personally, even at half price I would say it's slightly overpriced (unless they've added content since it was launched).
Not a bad game at all, but less than I had hoped.
The old Complete Carriers at War was a real gem. Very challenging.
Quote from: OJsDad on November 24, 2016, 11:25:26 AM
Quote from: Tuna on November 24, 2016, 11:21:24 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 24, 2016, 11:09:07 AM
Re Pr0n multiplayer: I haven't tried that yet, but I have to think it's more feasible than Vicky2 multiplayer (which must however be hilarious, considering the engine).
We have an mp Pr0n campaign with... three of the Grogs, I think? Maybe four? More than two... somewhere in the Digital AARs. As I recall, some kind of catastrophic bug killed the game eventually, but it was fooling along nicely until then. O0
I was having fun. It was me, sdr and geek.
If I picked this up, would any of you be interested in a PBEM game.
If it was like four people. But not sure how hosting goes, and if it's easy to do? I think SDR was our host.
If I didn't already own pretty much all the Matrix/Slitherine games I wanted, this would be an excellent time to acquire them. (As always, I don't dare even look at War in the Pacific: Admirals Edition. That game both excites and terrifies me.) Some great deals to be had there.
That list is also a sad reminder of all the games I've acquired over the years, but haven't played (or at lest spent far too little time with). Here are the Matrix/Slitherine titles I own but have barely touched:
Birth of America 2: Wars in America
Commander - The Great War
Gary Grigsby's War Between the States
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage
Pride of Nations
Revolution Under Siege
Rise of Prussia
Starships Unlimited 3
Of the games on the above list, I still harbor a genuine desire to learn/play/enjoy dang near all of them. I just don't know when/how I'll get around to it. :-[
Not playing the games you own, should never keep you from buying more games.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 24, 2016, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on November 24, 2016, 03:26:03 PM
Anybody have Carriers at War? Is it any good? Fun?
I had it years ago
I thought it was ok. I was a bit disappointed with the size of the maps and the carriers....it didn't really leave a lot of "surprise" at where the enemy was, but the combat mechanics were quite good and quite tense iirc.
I do not know how they can charge $40 for it and, personally, even at half price I would say it's slightly overpriced (unless they've added content since it was launched).
Not a bad game at all, but less than I had hoped.
Well summarised. How I feel as well.
Quote from: Hartford688 on November 24, 2016, 07:07:54 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 24, 2016, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on November 24, 2016, 03:26:03 PM
Anybody have Carriers at War? Is it any good? Fun?
I had it years ago
I thought it was ok. I was a bit disappointed with the size of the maps and the carriers....it didn't really leave a lot of "surprise" at where the enemy was, but the combat mechanics were quite good and quite tense iirc.
I do not know how they can charge $40 for it and, personally, even at half price I would say it's slightly overpriced (unless they've added content since it was launched).
Not a bad game at all, but less than I had hoped.
Well summarised. How I feel as well.
Guess I'll pass then. Thanks guys. O0
Quote from: Tuna on November 24, 2016, 03:51:24 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on November 24, 2016, 11:25:26 AM
Quote from: Tuna on November 24, 2016, 11:21:24 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 24, 2016, 11:09:07 AM
Re Pr0n multiplayer: I haven't tried that yet, but I have to think it's more feasible than Vicky2 multiplayer (which must however be hilarious, considering the engine).
We have an mp Pr0n campaign with... three of the Grogs, I think? Maybe four? More than two... somewhere in the Digital AARs. As I recall, some kind of catastrophic bug killed the game eventually, but it was fooling along nicely until then. O0
I was having fun. It was me, sdr and geek.
If I picked this up, would any of you be interested in a PBEM game.
If it was like four people. But not sure how hosting goes, and if it's easy to do? I think SDR was our host.
I'm up for taking another crack at it.
Hosting wasn't too bad. Input everyone's save file into the folder, run the turn, send the new file out to everyone after the turn was processed. Repeat.
Before you start you should know that another quickfix is supposed to be coming (http://www.ageod-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=345&p=388887#p388658) to fix remaining issues.
So we wait for the fix?
Am I recalling correctly is this the game where they stopped giving patches for the GamersGate people?
Quote from: Tuna on November 24, 2016, 11:20:13 PM
So we wait for the fix?
Am I recalling correctly is this the game where they stopped giving patches for the GamersGate people?
I had been getting them from the AGEOD forum for awhile. Dunno if that situation changed after Slitherine-Matrix took over.
I got the Steam version whenever I picked up that AGEOD bundle deal earlier this year. Haven't checked the update situation.
The few multi-player AARs of PrON I've read always ended early, at some point, due to a major bug.
Actually talking to SDR and downloading right now, it's big.. 1.4 Gig.. lol. I need to get up to bed!
I downloaded the Oct 26th hotfix. It installed on the Gamersgate version with no issues and the game seems to run fine.
For Pride of Nations, it looks like there is the base game plus 4 DLC. Are the DLC just scenario packs are do any of them add features. The DLC all together is only $4 but still.
Quote from: OJsDad on November 25, 2016, 08:50:11 AM
For Pride of Nations, it looks like there is the base game plus 4 DLC. Are the DLC just scenario packs are do any of them add features. The DLC all together is only $4 but still.
IIRC they are basically scenario packs. The ones of which I took most featured later campaign start dates. So if you were sick of slogging through the 1850s, for example, one of the DLCs has a start around 1870 or 1880. Gives you a campaign that only takes half a lifetime to get through, instead of a whole one, and the nations start off more developed. ;)
Nef, you going to join our Multiplayer game? If SDR says the patch looks good (Last night he said it seems promising).. Me, you, Nef, OJ's dad? I'll have to reinstall, but could be fun.
Quote from: Tuna on November 25, 2016, 10:36:59 AM
Nef, you going to join our Multiplayer game? If SDR says the patch looks good (Last night he said it seems promising).. Me, you, Nef, OJ's dad? I'll have to reinstall, but could be fun.
I'll be in. Getting ready to purchase. Just to be clear I don't need any of the DLC, correct.
Yeah.. we didn't use any last time... I have it all I think, but we just played regular stock scenario.
BEFORE YOU BUY... Have you played other AGEOD games? Are you ok with the engine, it's not for everyone.
Post on the PON thread that's already here, instead of hijacking this one.
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=14352.15 (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=14352.15)
Took the Holiday Plunge...Polaris....downloading it now.
Quote from: Rayfer on November 25, 2016, 02:56:02 PM
Took the Holiday Plunge...Polaris....downloading it now.
Can't go wrong with that one!
Caved in pretty quickly and bought the Pacific Pack (Morning Sun, Rising Sun, US Pacific and US Marines) for Order of Battle WW2 via Steam for £16
If you haven't already got it Advanced Tactics Gold is very good value at Matrix £8.99 Steam £7.58
Martok - you've got some crackers there, I'd recommend:
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided - amazingly a GG game you could conceivably complete in one (longish) sitting - a bit of an overlooked gem in my opinion.
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage - really challenging AI
Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral%27s.Edition) is on sale for 39.99 USD--half price.
Quote from: Tuna on November 25, 2016, 03:18:24 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on November 25, 2016, 02:56:02 PM
Took the Holiday Plunge...Polaris....downloading it now.
Can't go wrong with that one!
Just went through the tutorials....awesome fleet combat battles, the best in any 4X space game I've played.
Huaaaaaagh bought CMANO.
Been a whole since I prostrated myself before Matrix's altar.
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on November 25, 2016, 06:14:19 PM
Martok - you've got some crackers there, I'd recommend:
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided - amazingly a GG game you could conceivably complete in one (longish) sitting - a bit of an overlooked gem in my opinion.
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage - really challenging AI
Thanks
Wolfe.
Yeah, I knew about
Hannibal's AI; it was one of the main reasons it attracted me in the first place. That, and the setting (I do love my Classical history!). :)
Good to know GG's
World at War: AWD is a little more straightforward and doesn't take as long to play. If memory serves, I believe that was one of the reasons I got the game in the first place; I was looking for a WW2 title that covered the entire world, but one that didn't include the fascinating/frightening level of detail of his WITP game(s), as I knew something like that would take me forever to learn/play.
Quote from: Greybriar on November 25, 2016, 09:43:32 PM
Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral%27s.Edition) is on sale for 39.99 USD--half price.
Lalalala not listening...
Quote from: Martok on November 26, 2016, 03:44:33 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on November 25, 2016, 09:43:32 PM
Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral%27s.Edition) is on sale for 39.99 USD--half price.
Lalalala not listening...
Smart man!
Quote from: Martok on November 26, 2016, 03:44:33 AM
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on November 25, 2016, 06:14:19 PM
Martok - you've got some crackers there, I'd recommend:
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided - amazingly a GG game you could conceivably complete in one (longish) sitting - a bit of an overlooked gem in my opinion.
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage - really challenging AI
Thanks Wolfe.
Yeah, I knew about Hannibal's AI; it was one of the main reasons it attracted me in the first place. That, and the setting (I do love my Classical history!). :)
Good to know GG's World at War: AWD is a little more straightforward and doesn't take as long to play. If memory serves, I believe that was one of the reasons I got the game in the first place; I was looking for a WW2 title that covered the entire world, but one that didn't include the fascinating/frightening level of detail of his WITP game(s), as I knew something like that would take me forever to learn/play.
Quote from: Greybriar on November 25, 2016, 09:43:32 PM
Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral%27s.Edition) is on sale for 39.99 USD--half price.
Lalalala not listening...
Regarding GGWaW:AWD, it was a neat, lite game, but I got fed up with a "DING" and a message that said "You can't move there"....ok...thanks for that, why?
Shelved it in the end. Yeah...I know there's a manual, but I am gobsmacked at the games out there that don't provide tooltips to help the users progression...especially when the game
knows you can't move there. It's already done some checking, so why not tell me instead of expecting me to go find the section in the manual that may be in play or remember it after reading said manual?? :uglystupid2:
For me, that's one of the most frustrating things in games at the moment...especially this genre that requires you to read and absorb a lot of stuff :pullhair:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2016, 07:03:01 AM
Quote from: Martok on November 26, 2016, 03:44:33 AM
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on November 25, 2016, 06:14:19 PM
Martok - you've got some crackers there, I'd recommend:
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided - amazingly a GG game you could conceivably complete in one (longish) sitting - a bit of an overlooked gem in my opinion.
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage - really challenging AI
Thanks Wolfe.
Yeah, I knew about Hannibal's AI; it was one of the main reasons it attracted me in the first place. That, and the setting (I do love my Classical history!). :)
Good to know GG's World at War: AWD is a little more straightforward and doesn't take as long to play. If memory serves, I believe that was one of the reasons I got the game in the first place; I was looking for a WW2 title that covered the entire world, but one that didn't include the fascinating/frightening level of detail of his WITP game(s), as I knew something like that would take me forever to learn/play.
Quote from: Greybriar on November 25, 2016, 09:43:32 PM
Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral%27s.Edition) is on sale for 39.99 USD--half price.
Lalalala not listening...
Regarding GGWaW:AWD, it was a neat, lite game, but I got fed up with a "DING" and a message that said "You can't move there"....ok...thanks for that, why?
Shelved it in the end. Yeah...I know there's a manual, but I am gobsmacked at the games out there that don't provide tooltips to help the users progression...especially when the game knows you can't move there. It's already done some checking, so why not tell me instead of expecting me to go find the section in the manual that may be in play or remember it after reading said manual?? :uglystupid2:
For me, that's one of the most frustrating things in games at the moment...especially this genre that requires you to read and absorb a lot of stuff :pullhair:
Agree 100%...in a recent hockey game I picked up (FHM3), when you have incorrect line setup, it just says something like "Fix your line" without any details...there could be a million reasons the line is wrong so very crazy they simply can't tell you why the line check failed so you could easily fix it...no idea what developers are thinking some time and how doesn't come up in testing.
I see that Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue has a scenario editor. Does Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa have one?
I don't think so...I'll check
Back in a mo...
...back and nope.
Thanks, JD. Now I'm leaning more towards DC:CB.
DCB doesn't have an editor but there's a whole seperate download and install, the DCB community project.
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3982558
Also there a good mod for a world divided here
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1627473
Just picked up SoW Gettysburg Anniversary Edition. Any "must have" mods people can recommend?
Edit - Added Bugles and Flags after finding a thread here. Also added Pea Ridge.
I love Case Blue but it's not for everybody. If you like really BIG campaigns with hundreds of units to push around, then it's a great fit. Down side is only an attempt at a naval part to the campaigns and an Air Element that was, in my opinion, less well developed than DC: WtP. The AI can be a really tough opponent.
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on November 25, 2016, 06:14:19 PM
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided - amazingly a GG game you could conceivably complete in one (longish) sitting - a bit of an overlooked gem in my opinion.
Because it's GG's Axis vs Allies! Down to the map and counter design. (Though with plenty of extra computer-aided house rules.)
I bought:
Ravenmark - Scourge of Estellion.
I've looked at the title several times in the past, but didn't actually buy it. It's enjoyable so far.
Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front and the Kursk DLC/expansion for that title.
With the by now rather serious dry spell of pre-modern operational level land-focussed wargames going strong, there isn't much more that interests me in what Matrix/Slitherine has released in the last couple of years.
There was a period where there were interesting new releases every few months, but with the focus going to mobile gaming, easy to play/difficult to master games, space stuff, and periods or types of warfare (like modern air/naval operations) I'm not interested in, I'm struggling to find something to buy each year.
On the plus side, discounts from membership milestone coupon codes work during the sale as well. Whereas the discount from a coupon code might not be good enough to purchase something normally, it currently adds a nice additional discount to the sales.
Finally got SoW:Waterloo for $24.99, 50% off...been wanting it for a long time. Went through the in-game tutorial. It was pretty well done except for the very last part where you led some cavalry in a charge against infantry. Couldn't get it to work correctly. Will have to do some youtube searching for help. Or god forbid....read the manual. :-X
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 26, 2016, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on November 25, 2016, 06:14:19 PM
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided - amazingly a GG game you could conceivably complete in one (longish) sitting - a bit of an overlooked gem in my opinion.
Because it's GG's Axis vs Allies! Down to the map and counter design. (Though with plenty of extra computer-aided house rules.)
I purchased
Axis vs Allies (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/axis-allies) not long after its release in 1998. After purchasing
Gary Grigsby's World At War (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/gary-grigsbys-world-at-war) in 2005, I was surprised to see how similar (identical?) the two games were.
Later I was unaware that Matrix had discontinued
Gary Grigsby's World At War and replaced it with
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/gary-grigsbys-world-at-war-a-world-divided). This wouldn't have been any big deal had I not been informed years later that Matrix had offered the owners of the original game a free upgrade to the new release. Unfortunately it was a limited time offer which had expired by the time I found out about it. :(
Quote from: Greybriar on December 22, 2016, 12:13:03 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 26, 2016, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on November 25, 2016, 06:14:19 PM
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided - amazingly a GG game you could conceivably complete in one (longish) sitting - a bit of an overlooked gem in my opinion.
Because it's GG's Axis vs Allies! Down to the map and counter design. (Though with plenty of extra computer-aided house rules.)
I purchased Axis vs Allies (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/axis-allies) not long after its release in 1998. After purchasing Gary Grigsby's World At War (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/gary-grigsbys-world-at-war) in 2005, I was surprised to see how similar (identical?) the two games were.
Later I was unaware that Matrix had discontinued Gary Grigsby's World At War and replaced it with Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/gary-grigsbys-world-at-war-a-world-divided). This wouldn't have been any big deal had I not been informed years later that Matrix had offered the owners of the original game a free upgrade to the new release. Unfortunately it was a limited time offer which had expired by the time I found out about it. :(
Matrix loves to do the 'limited time' thing to irks it's customers. That's what stopped me at Distant World with regards to getting universe. For some reason I could never get into World at War.. I tried a couple times. I guess I should try again someday!.
Well, picked up the Flashpoint Campaigns: Reforged DLC. More WWIII gaming goodness... this way OJsDad and I should be blasting M-1s and T-80s for a while. \m/
Quote from: Barthheart on December 23, 2016, 07:59:51 AM
Well, picked up the Flashpoint Campaigns: Reforged DLC. More WWIII gaming goodness... this way OJsDad and I should be blasting M-1s and T-80s for a while. \m/
Just purchases this morning also.
And since I had a 21% off coupon, I also got WitP:AE.
Quote from: OJsDad on December 24, 2016, 09:46:46 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on December 23, 2016, 07:59:51 AM
Well, picked up the Flashpoint Campaigns: Reforged DLC. More WWIII gaming goodness... this way OJsDad and I should be blasting M-1s and T-80s for a while. \m/
Just purchases this morning also.
And since I had a 21% off coupon, I also got WitP:AE.
seems like a lot of people got registered with matrix the first time when christmas hit their wallets... merry matrix sale, everyone!
...and a good choice you did there with that pacific wargame, mr. OJsDad! O0
Made my second and final Matrix holiday sale purchase. Pike and Shot Campaigns. Played the first tutorial battle and it delivers a very satisfying gaming experience. Looking forward to reading up on the era's history because I don't know much about the various factions involved.
A question if I may...I have SoW:WL and enjoy it, but have only scratched the surface in terms of content. I'm thinking about picking up the two add-ons in the sale. My difficulty is that I doubt I'll "need" new content til the next sale is on - I want to play what I already have before moving on. However, I see that the add-ons have improvements, so is it worth getting them for the improvements as much as for the new maps/OOBs? And, if I install, say Quatre Bras, does that mean that my Waterloo will be patched up too?
Rayfer - Polaris has the best fleet battles in a space 4x you've ever played??
Quote from: Gusington on December 28, 2016, 01:22:09 PM
Rayfer - Polaris has the best fleet battles in a space 4x you've ever played??
LOL....the key phrase is "...that
I've ever played". That would be Stellaris, Galactic Civ 2, Distant Worlds: Universe and Armada 2526...at least played long enough to get into a fleet battle.
That's enough for me.
My 8 year anniversary coupon showed up Tuesday and I picked up Strategic Command blah blah blah, WitW with Torch expansion, and Sengoku Jidai with Mandate of Heaven expansion for ~$75! Just finished conquering France in SC3. Not sure when I'll get to the others (if ever based on past experience).
How is Torch?
I'm just about to pull the trigger on Gary Grigsby's A World at War: A World Divided.
Given the topic, the billing as "Gary Grigsby Lite" (an oxymoron, I know), and the PBEM functionality, I don't know how I missed this one. I'm trusting the recommendations here that it won't suck, but you guys seldom steer me wrong...
8)
Quote from: FarAway Sooner on December 29, 2016, 11:04:36 PM
I'm just about to pull the trigger on Gary Grigsby's A World at War: A World Divided.
Given the topic, the billing as "Gary Grigsby Lite" (an oxymoron, I know), and the PBEM functionality, I don't know how I missed this one. I'm trusting the recommendations here that it won't suck, but you guys seldom steer me wrong...
8)
It's basically an iteration of "Axis and Allies". But it's not bad. Played it several times.
Guys what do you think about Piercing Fortress Europa? it looks detailed groggy and at same time WEGO system, which I prefer.
OK so I pulled the trigger on DC:Barbarossa and War in the West. Upgraded to the physical copies because I don't can for trying to read PDF's that are 100's of pages long.
Bought Scourge of War Waterloo and Campaign Series: Middle East 1948-1985. Up-graded to the physical copies as well.
Quote from: Raied on December 30, 2016, 03:01:50 AM
Guys what do you think about Piercing Fortress Europa? it looks detailed groggy and at same time WEGO system, which I prefer.
It's definitely "old school" and if that's what you like, this one should appeal to you. I'm a bit biased (my graphics) but I think Frank Hunter does wonderful boardgame to computer game adaptations.
How's the old Close Combat series these days? I'm looking at Close Combat - Gateway to Caen for $20. I haven't played this series in many years-
Quote from: GJK on December 31, 2016, 12:57:55 PM
Quote from: Raied on December 30, 2016, 03:01:50 AM
Guys what do you think about Piercing Fortress Europa? it looks detailed groggy and at same time WEGO system, which I prefer.
It's definitely "old school" and if that's what you like, this one should appeal to you. I'm a bit biased (my graphics) but I think Frank Hunter does wonderful boardgame to computer game adaptations.
Agreed, this is an excellent game and a lot of fun to play. It's a good overview of the campaigns without getting bogged into too much detail. I really enjoy Frank Hunter games, and of course, the graphics on this one are superb. :clap:
Quote from: GJK on December 31, 2016, 01:09:16 PM
How's the old Close Combat series these days? I'm looking at Close Combat - Gateway to Caen for $20. I haven't played this series in many years-
Bought it in a sale last year, loaded it and played it once, and have never tried it again. Mostly a silly clickfest.
Quote from: panzerde on December 31, 2016, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: GJK on December 31, 2016, 12:57:55 PM
Quote from: Raied on December 30, 2016, 03:01:50 AM
Guys what do you think about Piercing Fortress Europa? it looks detailed groggy and at same time WEGO system, which I prefer.
It's definitely "old school" and if that's what you like, this one should appeal to you. I'm a bit biased (my graphics) but I think Frank Hunter does wonderful boardgame to computer game adaptations.
Agreed, this is an excellent game and a lot of fun to play. It's a good overview of the campaigns without getting bogged into too much detail. I really enjoy Frank Hunter games, and of course, the graphics on this one are superb. :clap:
You are too kind sir! I actually had different ideas for the graphics but that was the look that Frank wanted so we went with it. Somebody did a very excellent mod for the game that I'd highly recommend. The one thing that I appreciate from Frank's games is he uses single images for the maps so it's very easy to mod it to your tastes; no "tiling" of images in this one.
Quote from: panzerde on December 31, 2016, 07:25:31 PM
Quote from: GJK on December 31, 2016, 01:09:16 PM
How's the old Close Combat series these days? I'm looking at Close Combat - Gateway to Caen for $20. I haven't played this series in many years-
Bought it in a sale last year, loaded it and played it once, and have never tried it again. Mostly a silly clickfest.
Thank you, will pass it by then.
Quote from: GJK on December 31, 2016, 11:16:53 PM
You are too kind sir! I actually had different ideas for the graphics but that was the look that Frank wanted so we went with it. Somebody did a very excellent mod for the game that I'd highly recommend. The one thing that I appreciate from Frank's games is he uses single images for the maps so it's very easy to mod it to your tastes; no "tiling" of images in this one.
I do have Chemkid's mod, and like all of his graphics mods it too is lovely. Unlike the Tiller games I play, this game really didn't need to have the graphics modded. It's really nice being able to change between the two just to get a fresh look.
Thanks for the recommendation, I may get it soon if I am not getting anything else today.
Why can't I pull the trigger on JTCS for $10? :uglystupid2:
Re: JTCS: DO EEEET.
Yes the interface is kludgy, but, with the 2.0 patch, there isn't a game at this scale that has more content. Seriously, there are some at the Blitz who still play nothing else.
I ended up buying Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided in hopes of playing PBEM with a buddy of mine who also bought it, and spent the first 40 minutes of it trying to get the resolution higher than 1024*720. Finally succeeded, with a little hard work and a little luck...
I got it via the Steam Sale, but I also bought Matrix' DC: Barbarossa, based on all the glowing reviews on this board. I'm eager to kick the tires on both titles, but am having too much fun right now with my AAR on the other board here for Thea: The Awakening. A nifty little title, even if it's not part of the Matrix collection... :)
Quote from: FarAway Sooner on January 06, 2017, 05:16:28 PM
I ended up buying Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided in hopes of playing PBEM with a buddy of mine who also bought it, and spent the first 40 minutes of it trying to get the resolution higher than 1024*720. Finally succeeded, with a little hard work and a little luck...
If you have the latest 1.040 patch (you'll need to download from the Matrix site here http://www.matrixgames.com/products/330/downloads/ ) you should be able to do this from the in game Preferences screen, see here http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1675262 post #23
Quote from: jamus34 on December 31, 2016, 12:00:40 PM
OK so I pulled the trigger on DC:Barbarossa and War in the West. Upgraded to the physical copies because I don't can for trying to read PDF's that are 100's of pages long.
So as nice little "Thank you" from Matrix they stuffed a 10% coupon in my box with DC:B and WitW...
What to get...what to get...I have most of Matrix's catalog that I would care for...but I'd hate to waste free moneys.
Torn between Pike and Shot, Flashpoint:Red Storm, GG:Eagle Day to Bombing of the Reich and Tigers on the Hunt.
Quote from: jamus34 on January 06, 2017, 09:12:54 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on December 31, 2016, 12:00:40 PM
OK so I pulled the trigger on DC:Barbarossa and War in the West. Upgraded to the physical copies because I don't can for trying to read PDF's that are 100's of pages long.
So as nice little "Thank you" from Matrix they stuffed a 10% coupon in my box with DC:B and WitW...
What to get...what to get...I have most of Matrix's catalog that I would care for...but I'd hate to waste free moneys.
Torn between Pike and Shot, Flashpoint:Red Storm, GG:Eagle Day to Bombing of the Reich and Tigers on the Hunt.
I don't have Bombing of the Reich, but the other three are all great titles and yet from three distinctly different time era's of warfare.
Make sure to check the Campaign Series: Middle East 1948-1985 game title as well, with a 50% discount. Interesting theater of war, covers quite an era, what's there not to like.
I am utterly biased, of course :)
Quote from: jamus34 on January 06, 2017, 09:12:54 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on December 31, 2016, 12:00:40 PM
OK so I pulled the trigger on DC:Barbarossa and War in the West. Upgraded to the physical copies because I don't can for trying to read PDF's that are 100's of pages long.
So as nice little "Thank you" from Matrix they stuffed a 10% coupon in my box with DC:B and WitW...
What to get...what to get...I have most of Matrix's catalog that I would care for...but I'd hate to waste free moneys.
Torn between Pike and Shot, Flashpoint:Red Storm, GG:Eagle Day to Bombing of the Reich and Tigers on the Hunt.
Just bought
GG:Eagle Day to Bombing of the Reich and have had a quick play. Seems to let me do what I wanted from it - plan detailed air-raids/defences. Caveats: the game is dead developer-wise, graphics (such as they are) are a bit low-res and turn-resolution is pretty long. I would recommend without hesitation both
Pike and Shot, and
FP:RS
I got Afghanistan 11 and Strategic Command WW2, cant go wrong with new titles from matrix at 30% ;)
Got all 3 Decisive Campaigns games, so I see a good deal of the Eastern Front to look forward to. :)
I grabbed Pike and Shot Campaigns.
I really am pleased. I wanted to get this for my birthday and what was cool was the 30% off. Made the decision at bit easier.