AGEODS Civil War 2

[Blucher]

I saw that AGEODs Civil War 2 is coming to Steam on July 4th. I was wondering what you guys think of the game?

[fabius]

I'd be interested too. Got the ACW itch now after playing UG.

[Rayfer]

In my opinion it's the best ACW game out there in this genre. Forge of Freedom and GG's War between the States are both good games but this is the best of the three.  The map is huge and absolutely gorgeous. Like all of their games it does have a steep learning curve but if you've played other games from Ageod you'll be a step ahead of the curve.

[fabius]

In my opinion it's the best ACW game out there in this genre. Forge of Freedom and GG's War between the States are both good games but this is the best of the three.  The map is huge and absolutely gorgeous. Like all of their games it does have a steep learning curve but if you've played other games from Ageod you'll be a step ahead of the curve.

Thanks Rayfer. I've played PRoN and AJE. Never quite got a full hang of them though.

[jomni]

Those games aren't really the best examples from ageod.

I still find Birth of America / Wars in America the best.
Limited scale makes it more enjoyable and manageable.

[Nefaro]

BOR has limited scale scenarios too, so that kinda qualifies the AJE series.  I'm not sure about the latest one's scenario sprawl, it probably has a mix.  I will get that when I next hit one of my regular Classical moods.

[fabius]

Those games aren't really the best examples from ageod.

I still find Birth of America / Wars in America the best.
Limited scale makes it more enjoyable and manageable.

Thanks, just don't have a War of Independence itch at the mo'.

With Civil War 2, is there a grand campaign to play whole map and war? I much prefer grand strategy layer in my games over scenarios.

[Grim.Reaper]

Those games aren't really the best examples from ageod.

I still find Birth of America / Wars in America the best.
Limited scale makes it more enjoyable and manageable.

Thanks, just don't have a War of Independence itch at the mo'.

With Civil War 2, is there a grand campaign to play whole map and war? I much prefer grand strategy layer in my games over scenarios.

Yes...from the product page for the base game:

Scenario list
• Two Tutorials scenarios
• 1861 First Manassas (Battle of Bull Run)
• 1862 Shiloh
• 1862 Sibley (New Mexico Campaign)
• 1861-1865 Our Hearts were Touched with Fire April 1861 scenario (THE multi-theater Grand Campaign)
• 1861-1865 The Blue and the Gray July 1861 scenario (accelerated start campaign)

For the expansion (The Bloody Road South) you get:

Battle Scenarios
• 1863 – Thunder at the Crossroads (Battle of Gettysburg)
• 1864 – Make Georgia Howl (Battle of Atlanta)

One Theater Annual Campaign Scenarios
• 1862 – Eastern Theater
• 1862 – Western Theater

Grand Campaigns with all Theaters Scenarios
• 1862-1865 – Struggle for the Heartland
• 1863-1865 – Triumph & Defeat
• 1864-1865 – Bloody Roads South

[fabius]

Cheers Grim!!

[steve58]

Looks like it will be available on Steam at ~7pm ET tonight.  Also looks like it will be on sale and will have a bundle deal...this from Matrixgames:

Some of you may have already spotted the game in Steam's 'Coming Soon' section, but for those who are not yet aware we are pleased to announce that Ageod's latest and greatest Civil War game is releasing on Steam today! In order to celebrate this joyous occasion, we are offering you a 25% discount on Civil War II, as well as a great bundle deal.

In a couple of hours, you will be able to grab Civil War II and the Bloody Road South expansion on the world's most popular digital platform. Those of you who already own Civil War II will be able to register their key with us to get a free Steam key!

Now is your chance to get immersed in one of the most historically accurate and in-depth games of the period. In Civil War II you take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1462/Civil.War.II.is.coming.to.Steam

..not really sure if the sale/bundle will be on Steam, Matrixgames...or both.

[fabius]

Holly Cow, it is on Steam. In 3 hours!  O0

Next time I get 2 days off in a row I just know I'll pull the trigger and give Ageod another go.

[Nefaro]

Trying to get my Steam key for CW2 and the Slitherine site is unresponsive.  >:(

[Rayfer]

Trying to get my Steam key for CW2 and the Slitherine site is unresponsive.  >:(

So, this is like what they recently did with Distant Worlds....correct? If you already own it you can just stay with Matrix or you can do the Steam thing without extra cost.

[Grim.Reaper]

Trying to get my Steam key for CW2 and the Slitherine site is unresponsive.  >:(

So, this is like what they recently did with Distant Worlds....correct? If you already own it you can just stay with Matrix or you can do the Steam thing without extra cost.

Yep, got my key earlier today...

[Nefaro]

Got mine redeemed too.


After looking at the list of S-Matrix games on Steam, I'm reminded of PON being on there.  But I purchased PON and some of it's DLC from Gamersgate..  :-\