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nanni wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 10:10 pm I don't agree with the satisfaction expressed on the new manual. Just a glance at the WiS Forum entries shows that the manual is still unsatisfactory. IMHO, it needs a complete rework. To wit:
1. Get rid of ALL the padding and shift it into an annex.
2. Write the rules clearly, in proper English, with correct syntax and word usage.
3. ALL player actions must be explained step by step, with precision.
4. ALL hotkey commands must have alternate, intuitive procedures, like in all the other games. Many players would rather not have to memorize several score hotkeys spread over a stack of pages.
5. Add 8 or 9 one-page guides so players can start playing the game without having to plow through 450 pages first.
Until now, all Matrix Games manuals have been pretty decent, including monster ones such as WITE2. So, cleaning up WiS's should be within the realm of possibility, don't you think?

actrade wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 1:23 pm I think he has a pretty valid point on number 5. I tackled WITE2 and the one page guides were MASSIVELY helpful in breaking down that beast into bite size bites. Of course, the devs can listen or not, but I do think something like that, particularly if they aspouse to use this game engine for future titles. I think it would really help sales and be worth their while. Having some kind of step by step for the tutorial would also be very helpful, especially since it require amphibious operations, which can be somewhat complex.

actrade wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 2:54 pm And I think that's admirable as I know how much time you spend on the Matrix WIS/WITPAE forums helping people. However, the point is that if the devs want to grow the game (and the game engine), something more concrete and avaiable to everyone (not just forum lurkers) would be ideal. LIke I said, up to them and while many in this forum community see just trying to understand the mechanics of the game as a part of the game, I would venture many others do not and just want something in print they can follow along. I can't remember if you are a WITE2 player RJ (or the devs for that matter), but here are 4 of the 9 pages of one page guides for this game. I included 2 very basic ones, plus one on logistics, and one on metrics, which are much more complex. The other 5 pages are Air Operations Group Overview, AOG AI assist, AOG Manual ops, Ground Intro and Further Detail. I realize these are different games and devs and I'm not advocating lifting their work, merely looking at these as a template for one page guides for WIS. I would think that once you have an idea of what kind of template to use, filling in the information would be rather easy for anyone who knows the game inside and out. I write for a living and would be happy to help with editing but unfortunately, I don't know the game well enough to put it together.

RangerJoe wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 5:44 pm ....snip......
If people don't want to look at the forums, that is not my problem.

zebrazwo wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 7:50 pm

RangerJoe wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 5:44 pm ....snip......
If people don't want to look at the forums, that is not my problem.

This is very true, but it would be Matrix problem, with gamers giving the game a poor rating or just dropping it or asking for a refund.

Honestly, how many do actually read the forums for a particular game, and by reading I mean follow along with the discussions, bookmark important posts etc. Or even try to search for something.

I have WITE2 and those one pagers were useful in the beginning of learning the game. Can't remember the last time I looked at them, but they were certainly useful at the start.

The simple answer from you, as a semi-official representative of the game could be to say, you could link this post to a suggestion you send up to the people that drive the project. If they choose not to do anything about then that isn't your problem either. But who knows? It might be a good suggestion that saves headaches down the road.

altipueri wrote: Mon Feb 23, 2026 4:40 pm O/T @ Ranger

Why am I getting purple boxes in your posts saying "Content not available in your region" ?

But the one page guides attachment by actrade shows up OK?

I am an adult (70+ years old) and in the UK.

Is this something with my browser perhaps?

Thanks (not just your posts in case you think I am getting at you.)

altipueri wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 4:52 pm Hi Ranger,

Hopefully this is a screenshot of the purple square:

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And one from Paradox too !

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Having a conversation with my Grandma with Alzheimer's:

Me: "It was nice seeing you"

Grandma: "It was nice remembering you"

Me: "You remember me?"

Grandma: "I don't remember your name. But I remember that I love you."

altipueri wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:04 pm How odd.

Anyway thanks for replying.