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Hello I don't own a copy of this game yet,but I have been reading the thread messages here,and I have to say I think I will be buying a copy of the game pretty soon,but before I do I have a question: Does weapon upgrades play any part in the game,for example the Gatling gun?

There is some progression of weapon/combat technology, but it is subtle and not something the player has control over. Basically as the game progresses to where the Gatling gun became available historically, it becomes available in the game. Other things that are gradually added are the ability to entrench much better and the ability to form divisions and corps. Some types of units evolve as well over time. But all of this is given to the player to use or not--you don't have to invest in a civ-like tech tree, for example.

You do have regional and national decisions regarding diplomacy with other nations (very minor in this game) and economy/infrastructure (much more so).

Thank you for swift reply to my query cheers![;)]