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Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:46 pm
by jack54
I'm having so much fun with Pike and Shot in skirmish mode against the AI, I was wondering if this was similar. I realize it's a different setting with different units and such but I think I
really like the system or engine. I'm not a great player so it doesn't have to be awesome, just active and fun to play against.
Thanks!
Edit: I should mention I'm interested in the PC version...
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 4:17 pm
by aaatoysandmore
Sure it's fun in the skirmish mode but don't expect Pike n Shot AI out of it. It's not as bad as FOG (Field of Glory) but it isn't the best thing this side of Nehi Grape either (ai wise that is). [:D]
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:04 pm
by jack54
Thanks....[:)]
I'm not expecting Pike&Shot as long as it's entertaining.
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:15 pm
by Tac2i
I play skirmish games all the time. You can even play them on the game server as well.
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:10 pm
by aaatoysandmore
All new games should have skirmish mode and random campaigns and setups. I don't know who started random but I can't get enough of it now. I can't really play a pre-made scenario or campaign anymore.
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:18 pm
by JosephM
I'd recommend this, especially if you like the feel of Pike and Shot. BA2 is faster paced - the tanks are individual tanks and the infantry have 5 guys at the most, but due to the partial damage, armour facing and other aspects it is also as in depth. I probably prefer P&S as I prefer the era (waiting for a medieval or ancient version) to the modern era, but BA2 is as fun. The two sides have very different playstyles, and each side has two campaigns, so different difficulties. Then with Skirmish mode and Multiplayer, there is a lot to get through. Then there is the editor and the modding capabilities once you are finally bored with the inclusive content.
aaatoysandmore, I am still slugging through the first Soviet campaign when I'm not playing P&S (stuck on the siege of Bristol in P&S) so still three campaigns to go, and then there'll be the expansions by the time I'm done. I can't see me on Skirmish mode for at least a year.
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:28 pm
by aaatoysandmore
ORIGINAL: Joseph M
I'd recommend this, especially if you like the feel of Pike and Shot. BA2 is faster paced - the tanks are individual tanks and the infantry have 5 guys at the most, but due to the partial damage, armour facing and other aspects it is also as in depth. I probably prefer P&S as I prefer the era (waiting for a medieval or ancient version) to the modern era, but BA2 is as fun. The two sides have very different playstyles, and each side has two campaigns, so different difficulties. Then with Skirmish mode and Multiplayer, there is a lot to get through. Then there is the editor and the modding capabilities once you are finally bored with the inclusive content.
aaatoysandmore, I am still slugging through the first Soviet campaign when I'm not playing P&S (stuck on the siege of Bristol in P&S) so still three campaigns to go, and then there'll be the expansions by the time I'm done. I can't see me on Skirmish mode for at least a year.
We're like the opposite. I can't see me playing the campaign mode or individual premade scenario's ever. They get to samey too fast for me now. Perhaps a once through sometime but premades are not my cup of tea in any game.
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:03 pm
by JosephM
Yes, it would appear so. There are those who never even play Singleplayer, instead just jumping straight into Multiplayer, but I'm a bit of a completionist so I always complete the Singleplayer before moving on to the Skirmish or Multiplayer modes. Also, I don't deem a map finished until I have all the achievements unlocked on the hardest difficulty setting (but this might be why I don't like achievements in games).
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 3:30 pm
by jack54
Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 1:00 am
by aaatoysandmore
ORIGINAL: jack54
Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.
Another good...no GREAT game with this engine is "HELL" Jack. I think you would like it too if you get into fantasy units. I'm really enjoying it.
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:38 am
by jack54
ORIGINAL: aaatoysandmore
ORIGINAL: jack54
Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.
Another good...no GREAT game with this engine is "HELL" Jack. I think you would like it too if you get into fantasy units. I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks... I picked 'HELL' up on release...a very nice game! They added Skirmish mode after the initial release which really put it over the top, at least for me..
RE: Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:38 pm
by aaatoysandmore
ORIGINAL: jack54
ORIGINAL: aaatoysandmore
ORIGINAL: jack54
Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.
Another good...no GREAT game with this engine is "HELL" Jack. I think you would like it too if you get into fantasy units. I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks... I picked 'HELL' up on release...a very nice game! They added Skirmish mode after the initial release which really put it over the top, at least for me..
Yes, it was the added skirmish mode that got me interested in the game and since I've never regretted buying it. I just wish it had more support and advertising as the forum is dead and nobody to discuss how great the game is. I discovered how to handicap myself in custom builds. Say you make a 500pt game well both you and the ai get 500 points you just only use 250 and the ai will still use 500. [:)]