General Staff: Black Powder is in Beta on Steam

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Tripoli

June 29, 2026, 06:52:07 AM
After a long development cycle, General Staff: Black Powder is available on Steam. https://www.general-staff.com/in-beta-more-scenarios-added/  See also https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128490/General_Staff_Black_Powder/

I'm one of the original backers, so I guess I'll install this and give it a go. 
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Destraex

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June 30, 2026, 06:45:25 AM Last Edit: June 30, 2026, 07:10:24 AM by Destraex
I only see coming soon. I guess you have to back it?
I can't remember what was special about this title?
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Tripoli

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June 30, 2026, 07:29:57 AM
Quote from: Destraex on June 30, 2026, 06:45:25 AMI only see coming soon. I guess you have to back it?
I can't remember what was special about this title?

Regarding what is special about General Staff: Black Powder.  First, the developer is a graduate of the University of Iowa, so you know it has to be good  :RockOn:  :laugh: (In case y'all didn't know, I graduated from Iowa).  Seriously, the thing that will distinguish this game from others is the AI.  The developer has a Ph.D in the AI field and has done work for DARPA on the subject.  See the second post here for more on the subject: https://www.general-staff.com/author/ezrasidran/

Regarding not being able to play because you weren't a backer: You can request to beta test, if you aren't a backer.  The email address to request to do so is  Betatester@RiverviewAI.com (take a look at the bottom of the post here: https://www.general-staff.com/in-beta-more-scenarios-added/  )
"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?" -Abraham Lincoln

Destraex

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July 01, 2026, 03:47:51 AM
Quote from: Tripoli on June 30, 2026, 07:29:57 AM
Quote from: Destraex on June 30, 2026, 06:45:25 AMI only see coming soon. I guess you have to back it?
I can't remember what was special about this title?

Regarding what is special about General Staff: Black Powder.  First, the developer is a graduate of the University of Iowa, so you know it has to be good  :RockOn:  :laugh: (In case y'all didn't know, I graduated from Iowa).  Seriously, the thing that will distinguish this game from others is the AI.  The developer has a Ph.D in the AI field and has done work for DARPA on the subject.  See the second post here for more on the subject: https://www.general-staff.com/author/ezrasidran/

Regarding not being able to play because you weren't a backer: You can request to beta test, if you aren't a backer.  The email address to request to do so is  Betatester@RiverviewAI.com (take a look at the bottom of the post here: https://www.general-staff.com/in-beta-more-scenarios-added/  )

He's from Iowa, he only works in space :)
Yeah, not sure whether A.I. at this zoomed out level needs to be that smart. So I can wait for relase. I appreciate the info though. I have holidays coming soon so maybe if I get bored :)

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Boggit

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August 21, 2026, 07:33:33 PM
It looks like it could have a lot of potential. Still 4 battles isn't much to keep you engaged with it too long.

Is it planned to have more battles to flesh it out more?
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Senex

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August 22, 2026, 02:39:25 PM
If you've got a lo-o-o-o-ng memory and enjoyed UMS: The Universal Military Simulator, UMS II: Nations at War & The War College, this is the same designer..

Senex

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Yesterday at 06:18:06 PM
Quote from: Boggit on August 21, 2026, 07:33:33 PMIt looks like it could have a lot of potential. Still 4 battles isn't much to keep you engaged with it too long.

Is it planned to have more battles to flesh it out more?
The game is supposed to ship with 15-20 scenarios.
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