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Graphics are Ok enough for me, after all it is a wargame, but i would like to see a smarter (AI) if there is such a thing 00110010101010101010101010100010.

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Speaking of the thread topic....

Hey, Summer is almost over... when is this title going to see the light of day?

Once again, that's an excellent question. While you've all been here the past month talking up another vendor's similar offering, there's been nary a peep from our hosts, for quite some time now, on top of being six months past an initial estimate for a release date. Unfortunately, in the software business, that's never a good sign. For some reason, the two linked words "Vista" and "WinFS" come quickly to mind. Let's hope that turns out to be a false analogy.

Hi Everyone
 
we are working on it....
 
David
 

I just knew that would elicit a response... [;)] ...and just rattling your cage, David. We're all pulling for you folks, of course, but "the natives are getting restless", as they say. I, for one, am really looking forward to getting my hands on this. BGG is one of my all time favorites. A true classic. I can honestly say that there has been no other PC war game that I've played as many times or enjoyed more...and I've owned about a dozen. But that's just me...and just a little encouragement to go with the previous blunt criticism? [:D]
 
I am very curious about one thing though. As a professional developer for over twenty years (Not games though. Business apps.), I have to ask... What has caused you guys to be so far off the mark? Something huge, obviously, since you are now declining to offer additional estimates. Feel like sharing? Able to? Again, just curious, really.

ooooooo-k.
 
My advice folks? Don't hold your breath...and don't bother asking for estimates. It'll be ready...when it's ready.
 
Knowhatahmean? [;)]

ORIGINAL: David Heath

Hi Everyone

we are working on it....

David

And three months later....

I think we would like to hear what the delay has been? Cleaning them up and converting to 32 bit for a reissue shouldn't have been this big a deal. If we're going to be treated to new features or improved AI, it would be nice to hear about it.

This silence is maddening.... should I just go and reinstall all my old versions and wait till 2007 for the Matrix reissue?

Or are you negotiating with HPS to offer down loadable versions of their Civil War line instead? Recognizing the similarities between the older Talonsoft versions and the more updated HPS line? Or maybe an update of the BG series games that haven't been redone by HPS to utilize the latest code from the HPS campaign series?

I'm beginning to suspect that something is going on here other than a straight reissue of a classic series.

Inquiring minds want to know.

2 Inquiring minds want to know.

Well, I'm really getting worried about this one now. I was positive that it would be available by CHRISTMAS 2006, but this uncharacteristic silence is very disturbing.

I sense that the whole project is in jeopardy and that I should just start buying up the rest of the HPS line instead of waiting (HPS Vicksburg is calling to me). There is a pretty active community out there modding those games and adding scenarios and custom maps, but I prefer just buying the box and not searching around for mods. I also prefer the classic major battles and not Franklin, Corinth, and so forth.

Oh well.... I can still bite the bullet and rebuild my installation of BG with the patches and 32 bit expansions (but that is a real pain to do, especially to do it for the entire series).

I sense this one is in danger also as the only official reply has been we are working on it and that was in August.

Actually rhondabrwn if u think about it Shiloh followed by Corinth and then Vicksburg kinda follows the historical sequence since the results of Shiloh led to Corinth and eventually Vicksburg..., u need to get Vicksburg its very good..... I admit that Frankiln doesn't sound too appealing as the Rebs but Osarks would be fun as I used to play ( and if I was to look hard enough could find) the old SPI Pea Ridge board game!

Hi Guys
 
Not in danger... I am trully waiting on one person to handle some items and we be good to go. 

[&o] [&o]

Given that TOAW III is available, it would not make sense to market Battlefields now. The games are very similar in concept. I imagine they will wait for TOAW III sales to die off before bringing Battlefields to market.

I think we are talking about 2 different games...rhonda & I are talking about the re-release of Talonsofts old Battleground Gettysburg (Civil War) that was nothing like TOAW III!

ORIGINAL: captskillet

I think we are talking about 2 different games...rhonda & I are talking about the re-release of Talonsofts old Battleground Gettysburg (Civil War) that was nothing like TOAW III!

What are you talking about? They were both wargames. They both ran on computers. They both had rules that were explained in a manual. I'm surprised they even bothered to change the box art with so many similarities.

ORIGINAL: jchastain

ORIGINAL: captskillet

I think we are talking about 2 different games...rhonda & I are talking about the re-release of Talonsofts old Battleground Gettysburg (Civil War) that was nothing like TOAW III!

What are you talking about? They were both wargames. They both ran on computers. They both had rules that were explained in a manual. I'm surprised they even bothered to change the box art with so many similarities.

DOH[:D]

ORIGINAL: David Heath

Hi Guys

Not in danger... I am trully waiting on one person to handle some items and we be good to go.

Thank you for the update. [&o]

ORIGINAL: captskillet

I sense this one is in danger also as the only official reply has been we are working on it and that was in August.

Actually rhondabrwn if u think about it Shiloh followed by Corinth and then Vicksburg kinda follows the historical sequence since the results of Shiloh led to Corinth and eventually Vicksburg..., u need to get Vicksburg its very good..... I admit that Frankiln doesn't sound too appealing as the Rebs but Osarks would be fun as I used to play ( and if I was to look hard enough could find) the old SPI Pea Ridge board game!

Vicksburg is on my list along with getting The Penninsula Campaign. Corinth still doesn't do much for me though... that is unless Tiller manages to link all three games (Shiloh, Corinth, and Vicksburg) into a giant extended campaign game. Now that would be something.