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I will try to answer objectively:

The game can turn into time eater. It has that one turn more effect in it, at least for me. But I'm hooked on it, so I am not very objective.
Turn duration is all about how much you decide to put into it. You can take relaxed approach and not try to micromanage everything, just move your units and watch the game develop. Turns will go pretty fast then. You can take a hands on approach and watch inside every division which regiment is fully fit and which is not, micromanage and change division compositions every turn. The turn duration will then rise exponentially. But, you do not have to do that. The game allows you to group all your units to divisions, corps, and armies and move them as such. So, it is up to you.

Where this games really shines, is its attention to historical accuracy. Any amateur historian (me included) will be thrilled with little historical events happening every turn. For every history fan, it is great learning experience and enjoyment.

So the bottom line is, it can be time eater, but what bought me is its historical accuracy (research done here beats any other game in the genre)

that I like the grand strategy aspect and combat...I just worry about lengthy turns of 30+ minutes if there is a ton of micromanagement...I want to be able to finish a game in a reasonable amount of time and in a relaxed manner...my day job is filled with incredible attention to detail and a million things to track.... I want a game that is a nice distraction and fun...

I think this game is for you then, no tons of micromanagement and move the troops around is easy (as interface) but you have to think before split your guys around the map (strategic choices), I guess several turns can be 30+ minutes but not all (my experience with the old title).

ok, let me see. A dozen details .... mmmh

mortar boats, tinclads, cottonclads
ships can land bonus against siege roll
armories, steelmills and weaponshops
development level slows down movement
can redeploy units with some railpool
a leader can be promoted without him having to leave a stack
divisions cost nothing and are basically unlimited now
can press shift in any region to see the connections
warmap is new, plus has 4 filters
tooltips get colors and icons
sound played when turn ends, better display of status message
captured equipment can be refilled
garrisons pop up automatically against raiders
farmfields produce extra supply

and some others minor things...

I think I am sold...just waiting on patch release.... and then I notice that the patch is in beta...... hmmm

ORIGINAL: Pocus

ok, let me see. A dozen details .... mmmh

mortar boats, tinclads, cottonclads
ships can land bonus against siege roll
armories, steelmills and weaponshops
development level slows down movement
can redeploy units with some railpool
a leader can be promoted without him having to leave a stack
divisions cost nothing and are basically unlimited now
can press shift in any region to see the connections
warmap is new, plus has 4 filters
tooltips get colors and icons
sound played when turn ends, better display of status message
captured equipment can be refilled
garrisons pop up automatically against raiders
farmfields produce extra supply

and some others minor things...

Can order afloat transporting commands to unload automatically upon arrival.

Subordinate leaders still have to be removed from a stack to promote, however.
Love the unlimited/no-cost divisions, by the way. Makes changing leaders easy.
I wondered what farmsfields did! (There's no info on them when I mouse roll-over)

ORIGINAL: jfarber

I think I am sold...just waiting on patch release.... and then I notice that the patch is in beta...... hmmm

The patch has been in beta testing since before launch with bugs fixed and more things added right up until it was released today. The devs felt is was ready for a public release and undoubtedly there will be more updates as the game goes forward. I wouldn't let "beta" concern you.

yes, you should not. We hesitated to propose it directly as official in fact...

AGEOD´s Civil War II - Worth it?

Well...

Three years ago I made the following statement on the AGEOD forum and my statemant is still valid today:
(Please just add or replace now AGEOD´s American Civil War with AGEOD´s Civil War II) [:)]

Which game about the American Civil War should I buy?
AGEOD´s American Civil War, Gary Grigsby's War Between The States or Forge of Freedom?
This question can be found in many forums.

Gary Grigsby's War Between The States is a really excellent strategy game.
Forge of Freedom reminds strongly of Civilization.

Both games brings great fun, but ultimately are only good or excellent strategy games in blue and gray uniforms.

See Chess.
I can buy a Chess set with the figures of Star Wars, Lord of the Ring, or even with soldiers of the American Civil War.
The look will change, but the core, the Game Engine of the game is still chess.

Which game about the American Civil War should I buy?
Which game about the American Civil War? There is only one on the market!
AGEOD´s American Civil War!
And it's damn good!

Exotic is that it made in France.

To arms in Dixie or storming the Bastille.
No matter.

I love red wine, cheese, French bread, snails and AGEOD´s American Civil War.
Not always in that order.

Excellent job AGEOD!

Vive la France!

ORIGINAL: cassmj

Subordinate leaders still have to be removed from a stack to promote, however.

I think they can be promoted without removing them from the stack. Correct me if I am wrong.

Is it worth?

Check this:...
All volunteers but mostly different uniforms.
Where else will you find so much beauty in detail? [;)]

ORIGINAL: Templer

Is it worth?

Check this:...
All volunteers but mostly different uniforms.
Where else will you find so much beauty in detail? [;)]

Templer, ye'ole CSA suppoter ye! Aye, I second your notion. It's bloody awesome and I need a break from the LwKdo Don and assume command of the 1st MO Vols (US)... as Colonel, naturally

Klink, Oberst

I will try to answer objectively:

The game can turn into time eater. It has that one turn more effect in it, at least for me. But I'm hooked on it, so I am not very objective.

[;)] I like that!
EDIT: In fact I am going to use it as my new new sig! As my son would say, "EPIC".

I want my royalties for using it as a sig[;)]

Actually, when I look at this line from my post, I see how ludicrous it sounds[:)]

It's true that these volunteers uniforms speak for themselves, thanks for pointing that out. Although in addition to form, you get substance too in CW2!