"Worlds" at War? An expansion?

[MantisMan]

You guys ever think of making an expansion; and calling it "Worlds at War"? It could be an inexpensive expansion ($9.99-$19.99). It could have randomized maps (no more Politically Frozen zones to memorize en-mass); or maye all the countries start Frozen except yours; Full TCPIP/LAN, interenet play (real time); 2-8 players; FULL diplomatic options (not ALWAYS 2vs3); Mabe a few new units, Tech sharing, even simultanious turn options???

[aletoledo]

or how about an h.g. wells war of the worlds!

[5cats]

Play balance "might" be an issue
Of course you could just make your own world by fiddling with the .txt files.

[hakon]

The only way to balance out a random map like that, is to make all factions independent. That would require a diplomacy element in the game, and is probably out of scope.

I think the diplomacy/alpha centauri type of game is better suited for these fantasy scenarios, anyway.

[Scott_WAR]

What about a random start/ RISK like game, using GGWAW units and mechanics?

[aletoledo]

lol

[MantisMan]

Guys, there is already an etire forum dedicated to how "deterministic" GGWAW is, no variation; ANWAYS the exact same map, the exact same teams (2v3), same geography, same frozen areas, same tech starts, ect.

A random map expasion (or patch) would "cure" all of the above, and allow for a LOT more replayablity. Just think about it, the game starts, and you DON'T know that you are going to attack France first, and Russia second. You could be landlocked, or a nation of Islands. With a "Last man standing" diplomacy option, Diplomacy could be absoulutey incredible.

Just thought this idea would solve one of the few complaints people have against the game; increase replayabiltiy, and give Matrix even more profit from the game [:)]

[Barthheart]

That sounds like a cross between HOI2 and Civ 4..... sssshhhhuuuuddddddeeeerrrr.....[X(][:'(]

[5cats]

Or Imperialism mixed with Master of Magic!! ( a great game btw!)
At least France would survive turn 1, lol!
So we'd need more sides then, Germany, Italy, France, UK, USA, Russia, China & Japan.

[MantisMan]

Well the "default" names for countries could be like "Germany", but you could call your country "5Catsastan" if you wanted.

The game mechanics and rules would remain basically the same, but one of the main differences (and improvements in my opinion) would be getting rid of all the micro-rules memeroizing, like on pages 31-34, frozen states; my friends were all excited about the game until they got to those pages, and almost put the book down after that [X(]