Contemplating Purchase... ActionCards?

[SMK-at-work]

Actino cards for capturing Denmark and Norway??  Isnt' that a bit...um....seriously abstracted?  Can the system not handle including them in an actual map of Europe?
 
I'm looking for somethign to replace CEAW & SC@ WAW - both of which I find sadly disappointing after much hoop-la.
 
This game looks like it's much better on the surface - does anyone care to lsit the pro's and cons for me?
 
Ta

[ravinhood]

ORIGINAL: LarryP

ORIGINAL: LarryP

Anyway, I am passing on this title and saving my credit card for the next one, maybe. Not my type of game. [>:]

Well... ummmm... it's like this... I changed my mind and bought it. Will get back to you all later. [;)]

Lol you cop out you. haha You asked for my advice and then you took your own. haha Don't send me anyore PM's thanks.

[cdbeck]

Hey RH, I distinctly remember you saying that you were going to buy AT to support a developer who had the bawlz to release his first game for free? [;)] Changed your tune?

The game is super excellent. I have played for like 5 min and I still recognize how awesome it will be. Random maps are the best thing known to man. I think the game gives TOAW a run for its money.

I also really don't plan on playing many of the WWII scenarios (maybe a few). Why did I buy it then? Random, Empire style gaming and future scenario potential. The fantasy and Great war scenarios already up show the level this can be taken to.

SoM

[ravinhood]

I never said I wasn't going to buy it. I said I was waiting for kissmas. No harm in that afterall they have kissmas specials and the developer has already been paid. I said I would support it upon release, I just didn't say when or set a date. You attempt to read things into things what were not said or intended. haha

[Banquet]

ORIGINAL: Son_of_Montfort

The game is super excellent. I have played for like 5 min and I still recognize how awesome it will be. Random maps are the best thing known to man.

SoM

I only planned to play a quick random scenario, after playing the tutorial, just to get to grips with the game before playing the historical stuff. Now I can't stop.. they are so bloody good!

I no longer care a jot that the 1941 Pacific scenario doesn't have an AI. I think I could happily play random scenario's for the next 20 years and IF then I started getting a bit sick of them I could start playing the historical scenario's, the fictional ones, the user made ones, or even design my own - I was playing with the editor a bit today and it looks pretty good for even an idiot like me to use in some basic fashion just by stabbing at buttons.

I seriously cannot remember having an entire weekend where I am so totally obsessed by a game that I haven't even been out, since probably the 1980's!

I'm officially a fanboy.. and it feels good! I can't believe this game was only £20. The only problem is I don't want to go to work tomorrow and have 10 hours that I can't play it!

[LarryP]

ORIGINAL: ravinhood

Lol you cop out you. haha You asked for my advice and then you took your own. haha Don't send me anyore PM's thanks.

Well your advice said you would probably buy it, just not here. After reading more of these posts, and TheHellPatrol liking it more, I figured why not? [8|] It's a versatile game to say the least!

I got advice by PM'ing several friends here. I hope in the future they would feel free to do the same with me. I would consider it a compliment, however you're just mad because I didn't send you the $40. [;)] [X(]

Now I got to go and write me a pile of PM's to RavinHood... [:'(]

[freeboy]

Larry, I will be very surprised if this does not rate very higgh on your games list, if you play  pbem!( I know you do hint hint)

[Titanwarrior89]

I was the same way-sitting on the fence. Didn't sound like the game for me but after the gang in here brought it more to light, I have now dl it and moving thru the game. The basics of the editor seem to be easier than I thought. Ive already added "Wake" island to the world at war(Didn't look right with no wake).[:D]

I like the transfer from HQ,s.

ORIGINAL: LarryP

ORIGINAL: LarryP

Anyway, I am passing on this title and saving my credit card for the next one, maybe. Not my type of game. [>:]

Well... ummmm... it's like this... I changed my mind and bought it. Will get back to you all later. [;)]

[LarryP]

ORIGINAL: freeboy

Larry, I will be very surprised if this does not rate very higgh on your games list, if you play pbem!( I know you do hint hint)

Actually I have been playing PBEM with 06-Maestro in TOAW3 (Crusader-41). It has been my first venture playing PBEM and we are on our 3rd game I believe. It is a lot of fun, but I am up and down with TOAW3. Anthony has been an EXCELLENT tutor and opponent giving me tons of tips and patience. [;)]

So, PBEM is in the future, I'm sure of it! Let me get a handle on this game and then... [:D]

[LarryP]

ORIGINAL: Titanwarrior89

I was the same way-sitting on the fence. Didn't sound like the game for me but after the gang in here brought it more to light, I have now dl it and moving thru the game. The basics of the editor seem to be easier than I thought. Ive already added "Wake" island to the world at war(Didn't look right with no wake).[:D]

I like the transfer from HQ,s.

I have not had time to work in the Editor yet. However, this game I am definately going to play with it. The wide selection of scenario types are awesome!

I have had some trouble getting some transfers to work right. The tutorial transfer from the HQ won't work like it describes on page 91. I can't get them to transfer no matter what I try. I went past the tutorial and am playing the Tolkinesque scenario and it is so different from the other war ones! Amazing.

No regrets here. [:'(]

[freeboy]

if the subformations are not in the same hex, IE transfering to a shell formation of some distance there need to be a mode to get them there, trucks etc.

[TheHellPatrol]

ORIGINAL: LarryP

I have had some trouble getting some transfers to work right. The tutorial transfer from the HQ won't work like it describes on page 91. I can't get them to transfer no matter what I try.

It takes some trial and error, for example if the units transferred can make it on their own(ap) then you can transfer up to the stacking limit(target hex). If you are strategically transferring you can only transfer what you have transport for(trucks, horses, cargo) and may have to adjust the slider until the "do transfer" button highlights.
With a little time you should figure it all out, i also found the tutorial didn't match the "walkthru" but it all comes together in a very sensical way[:)].

[LarryP]

ORIGINAL: freeboy

if the subformations are not in the same hex, IE transfering to a shell formation of some distance there need to be a mode to get them there, trucks etc.

In other words "use some common sense there Larry!" [;)] [:D] That makes sense. OK.

[LarryP]

ORIGINAL: TheHellPatrol

It takes some trial and error, for example if the units transferred can make it on their own(ap) then you can transfer up to the stacking limit(target hex). If you are strategically transferring you can only transfer what you have transport for(trucks, horses, cargo) and may have to adjust the slider until the "do transfer" button highlights.
With a little time you should figure it all out, i also found the tutorial didn't match the "walkthru" but it all comes together in a very sensical way[:)].

OK. Good advice sir. [&o]

I did some transfers this morning and they all worked great. Now if I can just remember where I put those blasted guys... [;)]