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I saw on a message board a couple of years ago now that the original source code for Battles of Napoleon was irretrievably lost! A lot of people truly liked that game and wondered why nothing more was ever done with it. We found out.Originally posted by Mogami
Many 'old' programs are still the best on their subject.
I still have BON on my hard drive must be 2 days since my last battle. This is another game where a group of us set up a campaign and traced movements on a map and then resolve the battles using the game. (but you have to hotseat) (adding or subtracting exp and morale to the units depending on prior results) the paper work filled up several notebooks and the battles sometimes took longer to set up then to fight. This is a game that if it was updated to present computer standards would do well with Grognards. (along with all the SSI Civil War battle games)(the source for my internet system idea) Of course the problem is the limited number of Grognards. You can't manufacture new Grognards with marketing. Grognards are born like that but I think they stay in the market longer then other types of gamers.
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Originally posted by Mogami
Many 'old' programs are still the best on their subject....
Whoa...! Mogami, my friend, I was discussing a very similar concept with a friend a couple of years ago. I furthered the idea by allowing players to choose their level of involvement: some folks want to run a squadron of a/c or an air wing on a CV, some a flotilla, some an LCU (perhaps a division down to a regiment, even a brigade?). They could control as large a force as they wanted, but would only have an equitable level of information and control. Sky's the limit. Each player may can give -- and receive -- orders based on their combat situation and level of responsibility.Originally posted by Mogami
How the system would work
Online the host maintains a map. And tracks movements
When the required number of players had signed up the game would begin.
Each player would be given command of part of his sides army.
Each player would move their force on the large map
Each player has the tactical resolution program on their computer.
When two (or more) opposing forces encountered each other on the map the computers involved would switch to a tactical display and they would conduct the battle....
