<r> Even though I have yet to see the manual, I can instantly understand the frustration with the two column format.<br/>
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The clarity of the information presented, or the lack of it, I can't judge. <LINK link="http://www.matrixgames.com/default.asp?URL=http%3A//www.matrixgames.com/Support ...

<t> IIRC, some posts about uniform graphics seemed to resolve with the solution that if you didn't like them, they could be modded. What else in CoG is open to mods? <br/>
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How about the sounds on the strat map and the in game music? <br/>
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It seems to me from early "first impression ...

<r> Ok, my background is probably typical of a lot of gamers... Started with SPI and AH titles way back in the day, and am now mostly a computer gamer.<br/>
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I cut my teeth on SPI's Napoleon at Waterloo, and have played AH's War & Peace, some of the other SPI operational titles (the ...

<r> Pretty subjective view here, but I agree that the "Fortress Germania" thing doesn't <I><s>[i]</s>feel<e>[/i]</e></I> right to me. Perhaps the only way to do it would be an entirely different set of victory conditions that made the WA casualty conscience...as in they could bust right in if they ...

<t> I understand the need for such things as an anti-piracy measure, but as one who could probably hide is own Easter eggs and be genuinely puzzled when trying to finding them, I always write the number on the disc with a Sharpie. Probably not the best solution, since if the disc was lost or stolen ...

<r> <URL url="http://www.wargamer.com/news/news.asp?nid=2055">http://www.wargamer.com/news/news.asp?nid=2055</URL><br/>
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The media is a little ahead of the event!<br/>
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Great news, if a tad premature, as it will make an enjoyable game even better. Hats off to the team for the support ...

<t> I don't know if GGWaW has that touch that will make an emotional connection with gamers that often defies explanation. There is an element of "good old days" nostalgia that creeps in when comparing the computer games of today with yesteryear's cardboard and paper sims, or even early computerized ...

<t> Peter F makes a good point. If we say that it would have made more sense for a last stand in the West, than we can also say that the anti German Partisans should be toned down because any sensible insane despot bent on military world domination would have treated the locals better.<br/>
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Good point, but one could argue that not defending Berlin as a vital asset is a gamey situation by itself.

Perhaps the penalties agains Germany should kick in if they don't retake Berlin by the end of the next turn?

<t> I'd like an auto end of turn report, something that could be outputted to another format, like a word or excel doc. If it would point out by region the unused resources for that turn, that would be great!<br/>
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Also, being able to get a chance of surprise on first turn attacks that are ...

Thanks!

Now, if only somebody can transfer the data output to another program...

artgrtr8u- I like that idea.

<t> Perhaps the little movie should announce the fall of Berlin, and then say that resistance continues as if nothing happened?[;)]<br/>
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I would think that there should be SOME sort of penalty-all units reduced to militia, a percentage chance of surrender by unit or region, all attacks ...

<t> In the words of the great philosopher Homer, "Doh!"<br/>
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I never did see that date, and I was so in to my first game the draw snuck up on me, I thought I had more time! I do know that you can play the game "open ended".<br/>
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Too bad there isn't a way to find "deadheaded ...

<t> At last, I got to play this sucker. Nicely done.<br/>
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I'm having a good time just learning the system....now on to the q's.[:)]<br/>
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Is the current game date displayed anywhere?<br/>
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Is there any way to quickly find "broken" transport chains, or get a visual on how the ...

<t> While I agree that an historical sim should not be balanced at the expense of "the way it was" there is a fine line between having a game where one side is a punching bag, a game that emphasizes the strengths and weaknesses of each historical contestant, and a game that trashes history.<br ...

Give it a couple of weeks, and it won't be. [:'(]

Since there is going to be a printed manual, I think I will wait for the brick and mortar store option. I'd like to have it in hand when I have the software.

That's not a bad size, could even do that dial-up.

<t> LOL, that reference to RISK! made me cringe a little, too, until I realized that the total sales figures for RISK! would probably make Matrix pretty happy.<br/>
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I am hoping that GGWAW will "cross over" to the non wargaming crowd, and if you are drescribing the game to a non grog, the ...

<t> Printed manuals are always a good thing, and it looks like GGWAW will have enough detail where it will be a good item to have. I will probably read it after I make a hash of my first effort against the axis AI.<br/>
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Interesting responses so far. I think there is a preception that trying ...