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Digital Gaming => Computer Gaming => Topic started by: FlickJax on February 03, 2015, 10:06:56 AM

Title: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: FlickJax on February 03, 2015, 10:06:56 AM
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=376558112

Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Gusington on February 03, 2015, 10:11:00 AM
Impressive!
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Rayfer on February 03, 2015, 10:45:59 AM
Quote from: Gusington on February 03, 2015, 10:11:00 AM
Impressive!

Yes, very. Appears you can scroll far out but I didn't see any scrolling in? Just a question. Overall it looks like one to follow.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Sir Slash on February 03, 2015, 10:51:53 AM
Looks very Total War-ish which could be a good thing. If the economy and political options work, then it might be a real winner. I hope the battles can be zoomed-in on a little more. One I will definitely follow. Thanks FlickJax.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Nefaro on February 03, 2015, 12:18:01 PM
Looks like a Hegemony: Philip type of setup.  Do you see the provincial borders in the battle mode still showing?  Dunno about that facet but I won't complain too much because we don't see stuff covering this often.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: spelk on February 03, 2015, 02:19:58 PM
Ooh nice. Thanks for the heads up on this.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: JasonPratt on February 03, 2015, 05:14:17 PM
Too bad we can't (apparently??) wishlist a game while still on Greenlight...  :'( :-\
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Nefaro on February 03, 2015, 07:38:50 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on February 03, 2015, 05:14:17 PM
Too bad we can't (apparently??) wishlist a game while still on Greenlight...  :'( :-\

Yeah, they should add that option.  Or add a second greenlight wishlist category.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: panzerde on February 03, 2015, 10:25:36 PM
Voted for it, though I honestly don't know that it's my thing. Love the period but could do without all the economic and city building stuff. Nonetheless the period is so little covered this deserves all the support it can get!

Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Swatter on February 03, 2015, 11:53:26 PM
Looks awesome! I will keep a close eye on this one.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: jomni on February 04, 2015, 12:18:34 AM
Looks clunky.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: sandman2575 on March 13, 2015, 09:08:08 AM
A little more info on this game from Tim Stone at RPS:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/03/13/the-flare-path-olivers-armies/#comments (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/03/13/the-flare-path-olivers-armies/#comments)

Kinda amazing this is the work of one individual. I tend to doubt it'll get Greenlighted (I don't think Histwar Napoleon made it when it was up for vote - ?), but it's got my vote.  Very intrigued.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Micha on March 13, 2015, 02:40:49 PM
Looks great.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: panzerde on March 13, 2015, 07:34:27 PM
I voted for it and I wish them well, but I'll never buy it. I want a campaign to fight, not an economic sim.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Micha on March 14, 2015, 01:16:45 AM
Quote from: panzerde on March 13, 2015, 07:34:27 PM
I voted for it and I wish them well, but I'll never buy it. I want a campaign to fight, not an economic sim.

Yes, i also hate building , trade and such things. Its also sad ist realtime, so i also wont purchase it.
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: sandman2575 on March 14, 2015, 08:14:09 AM
I think the economics looks pretty interesting, actually -- seems a little reminiscent of Pdox's Victoria. 

I never last very long in any Total War campaign because the shallowness of the 'strategic' level just never holds my interest.  This game seems almost more a Pdox game than a TW game, which to my mind is all to the good.

Whether this one-man team can pull it off, though...
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: panzerde on March 14, 2015, 10:48:14 AM
Which is a complete bummer! I really want to see more games covering this period. What I don't want is Civ 5 with a better military engine.

As it is about the only relatively recent game covering this period I know of is AGEOD's Rise of Prussia. Good as far as it goes, but certainly doesn't cover the tactical side of things well.

Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Boggit on March 14, 2015, 01:08:45 PM
I'm tempted to vote for it, although as Jomni says it does look clunky. With a bit more polish, it might turn out very well?
Title: Re: 7 years war on greenlight
Post by: Jarhead0331 on March 14, 2015, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: Boggit on March 14, 2015, 01:08:45 PM
I'm tempted to vote for it, although as Jomni says it does look clunky. With a bit more polish, it might turn out very well?

Why not just vote for it? We need more games like this on steam anyway, and it doesn't cost anything to vote. If it gets greenlighted and released, you still don't have to buy it.