Schould I wait?

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Hello!
I am thinking of buying HTTR, and have a couple of questions.
1) Schould I just wait for the follow up game COTA?
2) What is BTTB standing for?
3) In fact, Im not very familiar with many of the abbreviations used in these fora, so a compiled list would have been great! (This of course something for the administrators)
4) Is the Guide worth the money? Yes, I probably need all help I can get playing HTTR, but some guides I have read is... well crap. (I have not read any guids for any Matrix games tough).


If you believe I am lazy because all my questions have been answered in other postings, you are probably correct [:D] Forgive me.

Oh, yeah:
6) Anyone here who did not like HTTR?


Thank you very much
Mr Jalla Tryne

[Murky71]

1. for me question 1 was easy. I live in Nijmegen where a lot of the fighting was done. This alone makes HTTR a must for me. I have logged quite a few hours already and enjoyed pretty much every minute. COTA off course highlights a lesser known part of the war (at least to me) so I'll probably get that too. Campaign mode looks interesting

2. Where is BTTB mentioned? (no idea off the top of my head)

3. good idea

4. I am working my way through, haven't read enough yet to comment.

5. Where is 5? [;)]

6. answered above.

[HercMighty]

1. No, buy HTTR. The game is good and will provide much practice for COTA. Also all new features in COTA will be added to HTTR for a nominal fee giving you even more playability out of it.

2. Battle of The Bulge (I Believe)

3. You will pick them up.

4. Yes, the guide is very good and also gives much information behind the battles.

6. Good luck finding them here. These forums are very active and while people may have certain gripes you will not find one who would not recommend the game.

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ORIGINAL: Murky71

5. Where is 5? [;)]

Well, here it is!

5) Is it possible that the HTTR game + Guide is offered as a combo with reduced price. Like "take 2, pay for the cheapest" [:D]

[EricGuitarJames]

Regarding the guide, I don't have it so I can't vouch for its usefulness[:)] However, HTTR has a friendly learning curve and there are plenty of tips to be found on this very forum, so my advice would be to buy the game and if you have any problems check through the threads here. Then if you feel the need, buy the guide. Then kiss whatever is left of your free time goodbye[:D]

[Golf33]

I'm not going to recommend the guide since I'm not exactly unbiased [;)] but you can read what other folks thought of it in this thread:

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Regards
33

[c00k1e]

1. Nope get it anyway. I am an owner of 3 games by Panther, Fire Brigade (Amiga), Red Devils over Arnhem and HTTR. HTTR is easily my Favourite.

2. No idea

3. Dont post much so Im in the same position as you.

4. I found the guide to be quite good, but it may also be worth watching some of the tv programmes that do the rounds such as Battlefield on something like Discovery or History channls if you receive them.

5. Havent seen one, but I am rarely in the Matrix eShop

6. What, here... [:-] [:D]

[JeF]

Jalla,

Don't wait. Or you'll wait too long. CotA won't be out before several months, I guess.

Many abbreviations used in this forum are explained in the User Manual in fact. You may find some of them explained in the tips and tricks thread though.

JeF.

[Arjuna]

Jalla,

Welcome.

Buy the game and the StratGuide. You won't regret it. ( what else did you expect me to say [;)] )

BFTB = Battles from the Bulge. This is scheduled for release after COTA.

Your point #5 is a great idea. However, I'm afraid we and Matrix are not too impressed with the bit about "pay for the cheapest".[;)]

And don't wait for COTA. It's some months off yet. Get into the future of wargaming now. [:)]

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Well, I have advance somewhat, and bought the strategy guide. It seems to be a potent game indeed. But am I to understand that the AI is so competent that I truly can be in the chair as a general? As an example: You recieve reinforcements at the map edge. Can I simply order that group to attack somewhere and the AI will set waypoints, FUP, place mortars and artillery at logical places, and attack in a reasonable good way? That sounds risky. Especially from one that has played SPWAW..[:)]'



JT

[MarkShot]

Yes, you can do that. However, if you delegate so much to the AI and don't endeavor to construct your own plans, then you are basically letting the AI play itself. Your role simply becomes that of resource allocation to objectives. If you ask me, not very thrilling stuff. I prefer a greater degree of involvement.

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Yes, of course [:)] But in your opinion, do the AI make good decisions when they are given a task? I can with horror picture the micromanagment needed to play out the whole campaign if not!


JT

[MarkShot]

I cannot answer that, since I always pick my FUP and axis of attack. That style of play doesn't mean that you are going to be swamped with micro-management. You need to remember that you can issue orders at any level. So, I could issue an order to attack for a company, battalion, brigade, or division. However, I still prefer to make my own determination as to the axis of attack (and I will usually have reconed the route and FUP prior to the attack).

There is one important thing to note. If you want a coordinated attack with more than a single axis of attack, then you cannot specify a FUP, but must delegate the entire attack plan to the AI. In which case, it may choose to divide it forces and plan an attack with more than a single axis. Playing as I do, it will not do this.

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The AI does a competent job of carrying out your orders and a competent job of playing the role of the OPFOR.

[Arjuna]

ORIGINAL: JallaTryne

Yes, of course [:)] But in your opinion, do the AI make good decisions when they are given a task? I can with horror picture the micromanagment needed to play out the whole campaign if not!


JT

As Markshot says the AI does a resonable job. The days of having to spend hours micromanaging big battles are over.[:)]

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ORIGINAL: Arjuna

ORIGINAL: JallaTryne

Yes, of course [:)] But in your opinion, do the AI make good decisions when they are given a task? I can with horror picture the micromanagment needed to play out the whole campaign if not!


JT

As Markshot says the AI does a resonable job. The days of having to spend hours micromanaging big battles are over.[:)]

That is indeed good news But, can I organize my OOB as I see fit? Taking some units here and there, and creating my own little Kampfgruppe? If so, ill think Ill order HTTR now [:D]



JT

[Arjuna]

By selecting multiple units and then giving them an order you create battlegroups ( BGs ). The senior unit will become the "superior" or "boss" and all other will be subordinated to it. Thereafter you can simply select the "boss" and give it another order and the BG will stay and perform the new task together. To detach units from the BG, simply select the desired unit(s) and give them a different order.

All systems go now, hey! [:)]

[toddtreadway]

Panther Games did Fire Brigade? Wow, that's two hits out of the park in my book (HttR and Fire Brigade). So when are you going to do another East Front game?