More questions about the editor

[NBrenner6]

Can someone who already has received their copy answer this: Does the scenario editor include any sort of trigger system for creating "events" like in TOAW? How powerful is the scenario editor?

[Don Maddox]

From the developer:


No, specific “events” are not included in POA-2. In general, the default time scale of the game (usually less than an hour) doesn’t lend itself well to them. However, users can set up conditions at the start of a scenario that mimic certain events by using reinforcements and/or by giving units certain orders.

Scott is probably right that at this scale it isn't as much of an issue. Still, an event editor like TOAW allows scenario authors to create events that have a random chance of occuring if certain things happen. That can be a very powerful tool in the hands of an expericenced designer. I guess we have enough toys to play with for now. :D