There is a 1.4 patch. If you buy the DLC, do you also need the patch?

<t> I'm looking for a new turn based strategy game. I loved SPWaW and back in the day did all the mega-campaigns. I'm using Win7 64bit now. Are there any similar games to SPWaW - turn based tactical modern warfare? I may be shallow, but would prefer a little eye candy graphics - can't seem to get ...

Well these are scenarios that are about 20 or 30 deep into the campaign, not the beginning.

<t> I'm currently playing MCLV. There have been several scenarios with barge carriers. However they are not showing that they are actually loaded. Though it would have been nice to have a mechanism to cross rivers with a tank or truck, I can't figure out why they are there if they don't have a barge ...

I just finished that scenario too and had same result. My game ended prematurely after about 8 or 9 turns. I tried again and attacked since I knew the scene and still got a draw despite virtually no loses and again stopped prematurely.

Am about 10 or 15 scenarios in. Is there any consequence of taking the options such as artillery or air support? Does that affect the scenario score?

The Screaming Eagles megacampaign actually has small battles so you might check that out. Usually can complete in about an hour. If you really want to see a big game- check out the "war in the pacific" site. They are quoting 20 or 30 hours just to set up the first turn.

Still looking for some feedback.

Well I gathered it was a complex game. And I'm not into FPS or RTS. How does the combat system compare to something like Steel Panthers? What are the graphics like? How much of the game is management vs combat? How intuitive is the game?

<t> I'm looking for a new game and wanted to get a feel for WitP before I bought. I couldn't really find any reviews. From reading the forums I get the idea that it is a combo between building and battle. Maybe like a realistic Civ3 with tactical combat. I've played three of the mega campaigns in ...