Order of Battle: Morning Sun

JasonPratt · January 29, 2016, 01:37:56 PM

So, I heard from an advertisement somewhere that it's out now. >:D

I've been meh about picking up the first game thanks to very mixed reviews, but I'm interested in this due at least to its unique setting; and maybe the engine will work better here...? Although on the other hand, this isn't a standalone game, but an expansion, so -- if the base game is dubious, even if this is good would that make enough difference to necessarily invest in both?

Anyway, here's a thread for first-adopters to tell the rest of us your thoughts.

Jarhead0331 · January 29, 2016, 01:42:18 PM

Purchased due to the subject. Have not played yet. Hopefully this weekend.

Gusington · January 29, 2016, 02:17:34 PM

I would have loved the original game if not for the heavy scripting. But because of that I can only say it was 'good.' I am also very interested in the setting ao like JH may get it at discount just for that.

Jarhead0331 · January 29, 2016, 02:23:54 PM

Quote from: Gusington on January 29, 2016, 02:17:34 PM
I would have loved the original game if not for the heavy scripting. But because of that I can only say it was 'good.' I am also very interested in the setting ao like JH may get it at discount just for that.

They are in the process of developing a skirmish mode that will have AI that is not scripted.

Crossroads · January 29, 2016, 02:32:25 PM

NATO counters?

Jarhead0331 · January 29, 2016, 03:47:45 PM

Quote from: Crossroads on January 29, 2016, 02:32:25 PM
NATO counters?

No. Not yet. I believe they are working on it.

jomni · January 29, 2016, 06:05:52 PM

Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 29, 2016, 03:47:45 PM
Quote from: Crossroads on January 29, 2016, 02:32:25 PM
NATO counters?

No. Not yet. I believe they are working on it.

The ~~NATO~~ counters are drool-worthy!!!! The best I've seen.

Jarhead0331 · January 29, 2016, 06:23:19 PM

Do you know ETA on when they will be ready?

jomni · January 29, 2016, 07:00:33 PM

Nope

Swatter · January 29, 2016, 09:28:55 PM

One of the cool pros about Unity is the ability create cool effects (like realistic looking counters) fairly easily. The game had a 2D mode all along, not sure why the counters are taking so long. One of the cons of Unity is that modding is more difficult, which I imagine is why you haven't seen any counter mods.

bbmike · January 29, 2016, 09:42:46 PM

I know they are working on Vassal 4. I hope it looks like that. 8)

Crossroads · January 30, 2016, 02:22:46 AM

Quote from: Swatter on January 29, 2016, 09:28:55 PM
One of the cool pros about Unity is the ability create cool effects (like realistic looking counters) fairly easily. The game had a 2D mode all along, not sure why the counters are taking so long. One of the cons of Unity is that modding is more difficult, which I imagine is why you haven't seen any counter mods.

Well they shouldn't have put such a teaser in place if they're not going to implement it

This boardgamegeek buys in the second they have the boardgame counters

Boggit · January 30, 2016, 02:50:52 PM

I've just added it to my OOB Pacific game, but haven't yet got around to actually playing it. It looks like a lot of content has been added though.

airboy · February 04, 2016, 10:47:51 AM

Has anyone played this enough to have an opinion? I'm really interested in the historical campaign and would like an interesting simulation that does not require a massive time investment like War in the Pacific.

With all of the hours I'm putting in at work, buying the base platform and this expansion is not a major expense. It could happily collect dust on the shelf until I step down from management in December!

DicedT · February 04, 2016, 12:04:19 PM

How does this differ from Panzer General?