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[Nefaro]

I dunno.  I just can't relate how it is to a relative newcomer since I've been playing the AGE games off & on for years.   What seems simple drag & drop to me can be confusing to others. *shrug*

So when if I said it's pretty easy to get into, keep in mind that I'm measuring it by the others which a number of people find confusing.

The game itself has a rather immersive feel to it IMO but that could just be because I always look forward to an ancients setting, and the quality AGE interface artwork always adds a nice flavor.

[mikeck]

I love AGEOD games. That said AJE is my favorite with the exception of Rise of Prussia. To me era of RoP is fascinating and it is the perfect balance. You get to organize corps and armies (which is lacking in AJE) and get to recruit and pick events like im AJE. It does lack the province decisions of AJE though. Like is said before Gus, if you pick one, stick with it and learn it...you can then play all of them.

[Nefaro]

I'd love to see one covering the long era of European wars from the late 1600s through 1700s.   PON-light prequel?   :D

.. and more ancients, of course.

[MengJiao]

How are the AGEOD veterans here liking AJE compared to previous releases?

I've played them all.  I would have preferred RUS, but it never quite worked at least when I was playing it.

So, it seems like the best AGEOD game so far.  I'm hoping for some expansions: Vandals, Justinian, Heraclitus, lots of Persians, Islam,
Pepin the Short, Charles Martel etc.

[Gusington]

Best AGEOD so far??

I too hope for a Fall of the Roman Empire module/expansion...Vandals would be choice. As would Goths. And Persians.

The fall is always more interesting than the rise for me.

[JudgeDredd]

lol...you should be playing my game...it's definitely the fall of Rome.

I would be willing to give my save to someone. It'd be interesting to see how they fare compared to me...see if Rome can be salvaged

[Gusington]

I am positive that my first foray into this won't result in a win for me either. With so many not really knowing what they are doing yet, I know I'll be lost too. I am Just hoping for the patience to soldier on once I start.

[Bismarck]

I was going to review this a month ago but was pulled off track by editorial demands so many of you now have more experience with AJE. Which scenario would make for the best review? Thanks.

[mikeck]

The mithradic war  scenario is good. Romans vs Pontus in the east and the Sertorious rebels in Spain. Just stay away from the Spartacus scenario....it is much too limited.

[Bismarck]

Roger. Thanks :)

[besilarius]

If anyone is curious about the background to the Mithradatic war, here is an excellent study:

http://www.amazon.com/MITHRIDATES-GREAT-Romes-Indomitable-Enemy/dp/1844158349

[Nefaro]

The official 1.01 update was just released today.

Stick a fork in it, 'cause it's done!

http://www.ageod-forum.com/showthread.php?26981-AJE-Officiial-Patch-1-01

[Bison]

GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm overwelmed with the number of awesome wargames that have come out recently.

[Gusington]

My WWI fixation has overode my ancient Rome obsession. For now.

[TheCommandTent]

GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm overwelmed with the number of awesome wargames that have come out recently.

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