Gary McClellan
24 May 05, 19:56
I just thought I'd post a few thoughts on the games available, in case you aren't familiar with them.
Napoleonic Games:
Campaign Eckmuhl:
While it is the first of the games in this series, remember John Tiller's practice of keeping games "patched up". As such, with the expection of a few things added in Waterloo, Eckmuhl has all the same features as the others. I fully expect the new features (weather in particular) to be added in the next patch.
This game features a deep and immersive campaign, as you work your way back and forth across Bavaria, as well as a massive 500+ turn scenario on a single map with most of Bavaria. A great variety of small to medium scenarios, as well as a few larger ones. While the least recognizable campaign, an excellent starting point.
Napoleon's Russian Campaign: This is not the Talonsoft Borodino game all over again. There is a far greater variety of scenarios, not only Borodino, but many other actions, like Gorodetchna, Saltanovka, and the crossing of the Berezina. If you like your battles massive, this is the way to go.
Campaign Wagram: Features the two massive battles of Wagram and Aspern-Essling. Bill Peters is very good about fiddling and upgrades with this title. A great, old fashioned, straight ahead slugfest.
Campaign Waterloo: Brand new, so I have very little experience, but so far, looks very good, with some nice enhancements. Great maps, though I'm a bit irked with all the tree lined roads. What is up with these Belgians :p
EAW Games: If you aren't familiar with these games, they use a similiar system, but adapted for company scale.
1776: Pretty much what you would expect. A massive number of scenarios. All the biggies, and Rich has a bunch of user made scenarios for it as well.
1812: An overlooked war, and an overlooked game. So many fun scenarios. Lundy's Lane, Chippawa, Fort Erie, Horseshow Bend.
FIW: Not only does it have the primary battles of the French and Indian War, but Rich also added a large campaign, with battles of more than 10,000 men on a side (which at this scale is like Borodino or Wagram).
What does the future hold? Only time will tell :laugh:
Napoleonic Games:
Campaign Eckmuhl:
While it is the first of the games in this series, remember John Tiller's practice of keeping games "patched up". As such, with the expection of a few things added in Waterloo, Eckmuhl has all the same features as the others. I fully expect the new features (weather in particular) to be added in the next patch.
This game features a deep and immersive campaign, as you work your way back and forth across Bavaria, as well as a massive 500+ turn scenario on a single map with most of Bavaria. A great variety of small to medium scenarios, as well as a few larger ones. While the least recognizable campaign, an excellent starting point.
Napoleon's Russian Campaign: This is not the Talonsoft Borodino game all over again. There is a far greater variety of scenarios, not only Borodino, but many other actions, like Gorodetchna, Saltanovka, and the crossing of the Berezina. If you like your battles massive, this is the way to go.
Campaign Wagram: Features the two massive battles of Wagram and Aspern-Essling. Bill Peters is very good about fiddling and upgrades with this title. A great, old fashioned, straight ahead slugfest.
Campaign Waterloo: Brand new, so I have very little experience, but so far, looks very good, with some nice enhancements. Great maps, though I'm a bit irked with all the tree lined roads. What is up with these Belgians :p
EAW Games: If you aren't familiar with these games, they use a similiar system, but adapted for company scale.
1776: Pretty much what you would expect. A massive number of scenarios. All the biggies, and Rich has a bunch of user made scenarios for it as well.
1812: An overlooked war, and an overlooked game. So many fun scenarios. Lundy's Lane, Chippawa, Fort Erie, Horseshow Bend.
FIW: Not only does it have the primary battles of the French and Indian War, but Rich also added a large campaign, with battles of more than 10,000 men on a side (which at this scale is like Borodino or Wagram).
What does the future hold? Only time will tell :laugh: