Thanks for the reply. No, there definitely weren't any units on the map anywhere.

I solved it by clicking on the startup icon on the desktop and instructing my computer to run the program in Windows XP mode. Lo and behold, all the units magically appeared!

<t> So I just tried to reload GoA onto my new desktop. My previous comp had good ol' Windows XP, while the new one is Windows 7. I've updated the game to this latest patch, however all incarnations of GoA (from original through the various patches) wind up with the same problem: none of the units ...

I would say the heavier you load up on the "Beer" portion of your proposed diet, the more challenging the AI will become. At least a 12-pack to become remotely challenged.

I bought the game fairly recently (3 months ago?) and updated to 1.07, then to 1.07.01, and now 1.07.02. I never did a 1.05 load, and all seems well with my program so far as I can tell.

Hope that helps.

Brand new to the website, and I've never played an actual opponent (living) yet, so I'm quite the novice. That being said, the AI is getting dull and repetitive, and I'm ready to upgrade the challenge, even if I take some lumps along the way. Can I get in on this new game being formed?