<t> Thanks for the link. I finished the book a couple of weeks ago and thought it was excellent. It is, however, essentially the Japanese side of the story - but that's why I bought it. Among the interesting facts...the USN lost about 40% of its carrier strike force in it's attack, much of this due ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Mart<br/>
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I'd be grateful for some help on this topic of whether or not to buy CAW. I had been looking forward to its release, and had intended to buy as soon as funds allowed. I noticed that initially, there was a large amount of forum activity, and the ...

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I bought all the above except Maximum Football. What do you consider your BEST Matrix purchase? Out of the over 22 games I bought from Matrix, I am not sure which I consider the best... [&:] Have to think on that one.
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<t> I haven't bought this game yet.&nbsp; I'm interested to see what the new patch brings.&nbsp; Being able to edit and create your own scenarios with a totally serviceable editor is a MUST for me.&nbsp; I&nbsp;have attempted to play WitP and it's just too much of a good thing for me.&nbsp; I end up ...

<t> Thanks again JSS...the Table of Contents gives me some idea of all the steps involved.&nbsp; I always enjoy tinkering with editors so it is a big factor as I lean toward purchasing the game after the initial patch.&nbsp; I read elsewhere that there was an issue with the Forecast Editor(?) and ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Adding new ships, aircraft, or maps requires a bit of effort...<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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Which, I assume, is detailed in the user guide?&nbsp; Thanks for the prompt reply.&nbsp; To tell you the truth I have been sitting on the fence about getting this game.&nbsp ...

<t> How robust is the scenario editor (given the upcoming fixes already mentioned here)? Can you change the composition of TFs? Can you add/subtract carriers (ie. remove Yorktown from or add Zuikaku to Midway)? Can you detail another section of the Pacific (ie. contrive a naval battle for Truk ...