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Hi

I have been thinking about purchasing this game but know war in west is due out soon. I would like to play against human opponents although I wont be very good. Am I better waiting or will enough people continue playing this version/ Thank you for the advice

I think that there will still be enough people playing this game after War in the West comes out for you to find an opponent. People will still be playing this game for years to come [:)]

Don't wait, I don't think that WITE 2 will be so different from 1.08 [experts will soon say if this is true] that you will need to relearn. I have been lax in my dedication to the game recently but would never take it off my hard disk. Financially I would hope that some discount for existing WITE owners would be offered but no guarantee.
As for opponents - probably the best and most informed group you will find. Also you will find lots of levels of ability and lots of people are happy to coach you even during a game.

I honestly am not sure player-vs-player is for everyone.
It has a VERY high learning curve, and games take hundreds of hours to finish.

You would be well advised to ensure you understand where game mechanics enable a-historical results (like the pretty common fall of Leningrad, or the Lvov giant encirclement on Turn 1).

There will certainly be a population playing the game for ever (see War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition).
Given some of the game improvements of War in the West (as I understand them; I'm not a play-tester), you might like that system's mechanics over the current WitE system. Logistically, War in the East lacks a good deal of realism (but to me that's a selling point, not a drawback). War in the East also gives the Soviet player a number of efficiency gains based on historical hindsight, and because only the Soviet side can create units.

You won't find many people around who say the game has no future, that's for sure.

Hi Guys.

Thx for the advice- I have taken the plunge- WOW the rules are long- think its going to take me along time to understand how to play this game

ORIGINAL: mkeens

Hi Guys.

Thx for the advice- I have taken the plunge- WOW the rules are long- think its going to take me along time to understand how to play this game

Play vs the AI for a few months first.

Start with small scenario first and work your way up + read the forums ALLOT.

I played vs computer for about 4 months before doing HvH.

People will still be playing WITE after WITW comes out. WITW is a different sort of game that wont suit everyone.

Thx for the advice- I have taken the plunge- WOW the rules are long- think its going to take me along time to understand how to play this game

Rules illuminate a complex game but the mechanics of playing are fairly straightforward. I learn best by just plunging in and keeping the rules minimized and referring to them often. Pelton is right, start with a small scenario as turn 1 as Axis in 41 Campaign can be overwhelming.

If you love history this is a great game!

Always been interested in Wargames and WW2 history. Ill start small. no dobt ill have loads of questions- 4 months seems ages to play against a human- but guess my training starts now in preparation

This game is horrible!

I almost lost my wife and my job as a result.

ORIGINAL: timmyab

People will still be playing WITE after WITW comes out. WITW is a different sort of game that wont suit everyone.

Can you elaborate how WITW is a different type of game?

Way more focus on the air forces and logistics. Not everyone must like it. Also, Germany only defending in the period depicted in the game, no shifts in strategic initiative, just delaying the ineviteable. Axis fanboys will wait till WitE 2.0. Mind you, this is not my personal opinion, I just imagine what some people may not like about WitW when compared to WitE.

ORIGINAL: Delaware
Can you elaborate how WITW is a different type of game?

^ What he said

ORIGINAL: mkeens

Hi Guys.

Thx for the advice- I have taken the plunge- WOW the rules are long- think its going to take me along time to understand how to play this game

Hear your pain and in the same boat. Really want it but on the fence of digging in. Waiting to see what the price will be on the Christmas sale. Maybe we could hook up down the road. Something like - you are green and I am green we will all be green alike. [;)]

ORIGINAL: Dorb

ORIGINAL: mkeens

Hi Guys.

Thx for the advice- I have taken the plunge- WOW the rules are long- think its going to take me along time to understand how to play this game

Hear your pain and in the same boat. Really want it but on the fence of digging in. Waiting to see what the price will be on the Christmas sale. Maybe we could hook up down the road. Something like - you are green and I am green we will all be green alike. [;)]

Hi Dorb.. Def stay in touch.. Be good for us greens to gain our wings together..