I use the Windows magnifier app for reading small print for map or unit details when I cannot enlarge the map or UI any more. It is a bit of a pain to employ but I have gotten used to using it. Good luck.

I am visually impaired due to an optic nerve condition and use the Windows magnifier app when playing games. It works well. I also endorse the use of a large monitor; the larger the better. Hope this helps.

Thanks Zak, and all of you, for the info. And yes, Ranger, not sure I want to support Lenovo. It used to be "made in Japan," and now it's made in the PRC. :?

Anyway, not sure what an "M2 boot drive" is, but will look for a 2TB hard drive if they are reliable. I see the 16GB graphics cards are ...

gwgardner wrote: Wed Sep 27, 2023 1:13 am area-impulse, like SGS Avalon Digital games? Not sure what you refer to. Like SGS Battle for Stalingrad?

OK, I'll bite. What is area-impulse wargaming? I looked at some games on bgg but I need more info.

Not a lot of new hex-based wargames being produced in the Matrix/Slitherine world the last couple of years. Is that indicative of a changing business model, or just few new PC hex-based wargames being developed in general?

Yes, Matrix has produced a few lately, but it seems to me not as active as ...

@mainsworthy

"sorry I over simplified my comment, it was my intention to convey the experience i had last time i played one, I beliebe it was mexican wars, I played a small scenario and grinded it with move and shoot I really enjoyed it. I know JT was a legend and should of been more thoughtful ...

Lately, I have finally succumbed to the ravages of time and have been doing some "retro-gaming": hex and counter, turn-based: Decisive Campaigns series and WDS Panzer Campaigns, Panzer Battles, and Squad Battles. For some reason, I feel at home in the genre and there I will stay. It is enough ...

Lately, I have finally succumbed to the ravages of time and have been doing some "retro-gaming": hex and counter, turn-based: Decisive Campaigns series and WDS Panzer Campaigns, Panzer Battles, and Squad Battles. For some reason, I feel at home in the genre and there I will stay. It is enough and I ...

I also experienced the LOS bug when playing. Running Windows 10. Was able to get around it by clicking in an empty hex then re-selecting. Was more than mildly annoying.

I have put all the Matrix games I can on Steam because the Matrix updater hasn't been working on my PC for years and I can automatically update my games on Steam so, I have forgotten: are the Matrix updates cumulative or do I have to apply each update listed?

Thanks,

Zovs, you are indeed hard core. My kepi is doffed to you. I am knee deep in snow in Kharkov ‘43 but will start Summer sale tomorrow with Scheldt ‘44.

I have been playing a lot of WDS games lately:

Advance of the Reich
Red Victory
Winters War
Grenada
Bonapartes peninsula war
East Prussia 14
France 14
Middle East 67
Moscow 41


Me too. Your post prodded me back into the series after probably 20 years or so.

Philippines '44
Moscow '41
Kharkov ...

Been playing Korean War lately and I am really impressed with the game mechanics and the AI. I am learning the Air Defense phase and all is well. I take back everything derogatory I said about the game and engine.

Lots of cool stuff to explore.Thanks,

bayonetbrant,

Really interesting stuff and a lot to digest. Thanks,

Korean game is not bad because of air phase I think more about AI problems. Their latest patch doesn't seem to adress it.


Played 40+ hours since release.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849360/SGS_NATOs_Nightmare/


How do you rate AI? I think for a 15 turn game it has some agenda this ...

I have to agree. I previously had gushed a bit about SGS Korean War and was rightfully put in my place regarding the Air Phase of that game. ;)

This one too has its idiosyncrasies. But it such a sweeping monster of a game. Lots of counters in the big scenarios, but certainly less that WitE. I ...

GHPC is the best there is. IL-2 Sturmovik has a Tank Crew module for WW2 action.

"I had a farm in Africa at foot of Ngong Hills..."

Got Heia Safari and it is just the right size and I love it so far. I may get Taipings, against my better judgment.

There is a Steam SGS sale starting tomorrow.