<t> If you choose not to use the GAP, can you handle bids outside the game then enter them manually?&nbsp; If so, are these entered bids restricted to 30 VPs?<br/>
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I ask because I personally think this VP bid cap is too restrictive (I've seen Russia do very well with a bid greater than ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Count von Krupp<br/>
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No Tanks they are developped about a hundred years later. But in the board game you are able to create these various states and more i think there is an ottoman empire as well.<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Son_of_Montfort<br/>
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I guess I was thinking about alliances and stuff, and had a few questions. The map begins with the European map in 1805 (I have not played the boardgame), right? So doesn't this make France relatively powerful and have some "near ...

<t> I play with a bunch of people who otherwise don't get into wargames.&nbsp; There are a lot of rules, but most are intuitive and players can largely concentrate on diplomacy and strategic decisions.&nbsp; Plus the combat system makes for great stories that we still tell years later (and even non ...

1) Yes, I am primarily interested in PBEM for this game. Not sure if I'll ever play solo, but the AI does give you options if you have less than the full seven players.

2) Yes.

3) Not so interested.

4) Yes.

<r> These responses are based on the boardgame, but it sounds like the computer version will be the same/similar as regards these issues.<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Son_of_Montfort<br/>
<B><s>[b]</s>1. Who are the playable sides and what is the max number of players?<e>[/b]</e></B><br ...