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Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:18 pm
by sjd0309
I have little experience with Grand Strategy games. I take these games to be those that require more strategy and planning than a squad level game.
Is there a Matrix release that might be a good entry level game for someone who is interested in a larger scale game than squad level battles. Somethingthat requires you to plan ahead for supply and reinforcements etc. yet is not so daunting that micromanagement is all I would do...
Cheers, SJD
RE: Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:24 pm
by V22 Osprey
The operational art of war III
Great Title.Units sizes range from a squad to an entire army and every thing in between.
And you can always choose between standard and advanced rules.
RE: Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:35 pm
by Erik Rutins
ORIGINAL: sjd0309
Is there a Matrix release that might be a good entry level game for someone who is interested in a larger scale game than squad level battles. Somethingthat requires you to plan ahead for supply and reinforcements etc. yet is not so daunting that micromanagement is all I would do...
I'd recommend giving Commander: Europe at War a try - feedback we've had from many customers indicates its an easy to learn, fun to play grand strategy game.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/344 ... ope.at.War
RE: Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:24 pm
by ilovestrategy
Wow, that looks cool Erik! Thanks! [:)]
RE: Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:13 pm
by sjd0309
"I'd recommend giving Commander: Europe at War a try - feedback we've had from many customers indicates its an easy to learn, fun to play grand strategy game."
I didn't pick it up as it is a little more than I wanted to pay.
Thanks for the recommend though!
RE: Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:40 pm
by Widell
There's always TOAW III, even if it isn't grand strategy by definition, you can find almost any scenario complexity you want.
RE: Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:48 pm
by JudgeDredd
ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins
ORIGINAL: sjd0309
Is there a Matrix release that might be a good entry level game for someone who is interested in a larger scale game than squad level battles. Somethingthat requires you to plan ahead for supply and reinforcements etc. yet is not so daunting that micromanagement is all I would do...
I'd recommend giving Commander: Europe at War a try - feedback we've had from many customers indicates its an easy to learn, fun to play grand strategy game.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/344 ... ope.at.War
Erik
Just a question...have they livened up North Africa? When I last played this Africa was melera distraction with nothing going on AI wise
RE: Good Beginner Grand Strategy Games??
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:09 am
by jjax
ORIGINAL: sjd0309
I have little experience with Grand Strategy games. I take these games to be those that require more strategy and planning than a squad level game.
Is there a Matrix release that might be a good entry level game for someone who is interested in a larger scale game than squad level battles. Somethingthat requires you to plan ahead for supply and reinforcements etc. yet is not so daunting that micromanagement is all I would do...
Cheers, SJD
I know this is going outside matrix, but have you given Strategic Command 2 a look. Strategic Command series have always been good for entry level gaming.