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new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:16 pm
by bean5671
question to the forum

I have had AE for sometime now about 18 months but have not had the time to play til now

what would the best settings be for my first game vs AI to learn the interface and game mech's
any ideas?
should I just jump in or not

thank you



RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:21 pm
by DuckofTindalos
Start with Coral Sea and then go to the Guadalcanal scenario. Turn off "Advanced Weather" (otherwise it'll be all thunderstorms all the time). Also, turn off "Auto Sub Ops"; the AI can't do as good a job as you'll be able to.

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:21 pm
by DuckofTindalos
Oh, and welcome aboard.[;)]

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:29 pm
by Omat
Hello

I personally prefeer learning by doing. Just get the basic`s via Handbook or "Basic Training Video Tutorials"

tm.asp?m=2353946

and than simply play. Whenever you do not know to handle something look into the handbook or search via google here in the matrixforum.

You will probably do a loot of mistakes...but everybody had done this :O)

Much fun

Omat

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:33 pm
by bean5671
thanks guys

I will start with the coral sea another question any little tools I should download to help manage the info in this game

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:46 pm
by Grfin Zeppelin
Welcome to the feeding grounds.

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:15 pm
by Dan Nichols
ORIGINAL: bean5671

thanks guys

I will start with the coral sea another question any little tools I should download to help manage the info in this game

Go here and get Tracker: tm.asp?m=2236936

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:37 pm
by mikkey
welcome aboard bean5671,
you can also try Combat Reporter

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:06 pm
by Roger Neilson II
Welcome to the madhouse, but its a very very friendly one - apart from the odd nutcase!

If you get stuck just ask, people are incredibly helpful.

Roger

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:53 pm
by bigred
ORIGINAL: Gräfin Zeppelin

Welcome to the feeding grounds.
It is not that bad!

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:53 am
by obvert
Also, while you're playing the AI to learn, often stop and change sides to have a peek at what's happening on the other side. You won't be able to do this if you play a person, so enjoy it while you can. You'll also learn a lot about Fog of War and how the settings you used affected the outcomes of confrontations.

If you get mauled, back up, change the settings, and try again. I agree with starting on a small scenario. The campaign is a bit daunting at first. It's still daunting a year later when you'll try your first PBEM, but only then because you get into all of the details and want to set them with some precision.

Enjoy. It's a good ride!

RE: new to WITP AE

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:40 am
by zuluhour
Theres still some buttons I hav'ent pushed yet.[:D]