for grognards, or a beer-and-pretzels game?

The Seven Years’ War was fought across the globe and called by some the first “World War” as virtually every major power participated. In the center of events was Prussia, almost constantly at war and lead by the now legendary Frederick the Great.

Relive the exciting and trying days of Frederick the Great in Horse and Musket: Volume I, the improved and expanded combination of the previous Prussian War Machine and Prussia’s Glory titles. Horse and Musket: Volume I is a reboot of the successful Horse and Musket series, including not only two solid historical titles in one package, but also many new game features, a powerful new editor, and a complete graphics overhaul to an already acclaimed gaming system.

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for grognards, or a beer-and-pretzels game?

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Will this game be more like the John Tiller BGS & HPS games (grognard), else Age of Empires (beer and pretzels)? A really serious and deep sim/game, or more sim/game light?
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It´s deep, more like the HPS games.
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Definately not akin to Age of Empires. It is a serious historical wargame, though the ruleset is fairly easy to pick up. I personally like the engine better than the Tiller/HPS games though they are somewhat similar.
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I agree with Arinvald. Also, this new, revamped engine is a lot less frustrating; the Austrians still have limitations but you actually do something with them.
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Thanks. I'm beginning to salivate in anticipation of this one. [:'(]
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