iS THE GAME WORTH BUYING

Empires in Arms is the computer version of Australian Design Group classic board game. Empires in Arms is a seven player game of grand strategy set during the Napoleonic period of 1805-1815. The unit scale is corps level with full diplomatic options

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Sarge11
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iS THE GAME WORTH BUYING

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OK Im looking for a Napoleonic pc game, I have Napoleon Total war, Wars of Napoleon, March of Eagles, and I just purchased Napoleons Eagles which I am disappointed in. Is this game challenging, complex enough or is its age and limitations make it not worth it??

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If you want a classic turn-based grand strategy Napoleonic wargame, Empires in Arms is great. It is certainly complex, has challenging AI computer opponents, and I'm working out the final kinks of pbem so folks can enjoy 2-7 player games. And it is still supported; I plan to work on a v1.27 update this year. Yes, it's old and shows its age, but it runs fine except for some issues with high resolution large screen monitors. Give it a try. Enjoy!
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Also try Napoleon's Campaigns - the Ageod earlier Napoleonic game. There are more smaller scenarios than in Wars of Napoleon.

And even try Campaigns on the Danube.
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I do have one question. When I read this sentence in the game description:
"All movement is simultaneous with battles occurring at the end of the impulse."

Is it WEGO? Just above, I see "classic turn-based grand strategy Napoleonic wargame".

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ncc1701e wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2025 11:22 pm I do have one question. When I read this sentence in the game description:
"All movement is simultaneous with battles occurring at the end of the impulse."

Is it WEGO? Just above, I see "classic turn-based grand strategy Napoleonic wargame".

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No, it is not WEGO. One major power moves all its units one at a time. It is indeed a "classic turn-based grand strategy Napoleonic wargame".
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Thanks, I was confused.
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