The Long Wait is Over

David Heath · Post by **David Heath** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 8:30 am

The long wait for a strategic computer simulation of the Napoleonic conflict is over. Matrix Games (http://www.matrixgames.com) has joined with SPME Technologies to develop Napoleonic Wars, the wargame that gives players a chance to command one of several major powers as they engage in combat and diplomacy.

Matrix chose to develop Napoleonic Wars after wargamers were disappointed to hear of the cancellation of an earlier strategic Napoleon title. "I was always sorry we had to cancel our other game,” says Matrix Director of Operations David Heath. “Since then, we have been looking to develop a good strategic game on this era. The design has been in development now for a few months, and we decided our fans deserved to know.”

"We just fell in love with the game design,” says Marshall Ellis of SPME Technologies. “I have been playing wargames for many years and this is a game I would want to play on my own time.”

Details of Napoleonic Wars can be found at http://www.matrixgames.com/games/NapoleonicWars

LeibstandartePzD · Post by **LeibstandartePzD** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 8:36 am

Outstanding! I am so glad to hear that there is going to be a game on this topic and era released from Matrix. Thanks for letting us know. I'm sure I won't be the only one awaiting this one.

waynef · Post by **waynef** » Mon Oct 01, 2001 5:15 pm

YEEEESSSSS!!! <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

An Excellent decision gentlemen. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

kstoddard · Post by **kstoddard** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 1:56 am

Gentlemen,

This is an unexpected and truly exciting developement. I personally am looking forward to this with great excitement. I have a few questions.

1. What sort of time line are we looking at for compeltion of the game?
2. What do you expect the price will be?
3. From the description, it appears as if Napoleonic Wars draws much from Avalon Hill's old tabletop game "Empires in Arms." If so, I applaud the descision as it was one of the finest board games ever made.
4. Will it be network/internet ready. (I'm assuming yes.)

Thanks for all your efforts.

Kyle Stoddard

JWW · Post by **JWW** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 6:39 am

Wonderful news.

sol_invictus · Post by **sol_invictus** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 8:23 am

This is joyous news. My heart has been lifted on the wings of imperial eagles. So when is expected release date?

Grouchy · Post by **Grouchy** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 12:01 pm

W00t!

After all those years! This is wonderfull news, finally a strategic Napoleonic PC simulation.

Thanks for letting us know.

Tonto Dane · Post by **Tonto Dane** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 12:15 pm

Great news <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I for one will wait for this game with great anticipation.

Josans · Post by **Josans** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 2:20 pm

Seems to be near of "Empires in Arms" boardgame. I hope so. Its for me the best game of Napoleonic Wars. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Any possible date of release?

Congratulations again Matrix.

Josan.

Ed Cogburn · Post by **Ed Cogburn** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 2:54 pm

My prayers have been answered, finally!

Josan has a good implied question. The map is somewhat familar, but so far, no other details. Can anyone at Matrix say in general that this game will be close to "War and Peace" or closer to "Empires in Arms", in terms of complexity/depth/sophistication? Is there anybody there who is familar with those 2 boardgames who can make the comparison?

Well Matrix is branching out now from WWII games to SciFi and Napoleonic era games. I wonder what's next? <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

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Didz · Post by **Didz** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 4:56 pm

Yes! Yes! Yes!

My prayers have been answered.

Judging by the initial design information it even looks like someone has been listening to us at last.

Whoopee!

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Le Tondu · Post by **Le Tondu** » Tue Oct 02, 2001 7:03 pm

WOOO HOOO!!!!!

Good going Matrix Games!

I was hoping to be lucky and purchase the game today, but it doesn't seem to available yet. <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

1. When (generally speaking) will it be available?

Please say real soon. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

2. If not, can we pre-order it?

Many thanks.
Rick

Le Tondu · Post by **Le Tondu** » Wed Oct 03, 2001 12:22 am

I wish to add to my post above and reiterate a question.

When? <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I'm just wondering if it might be 2001? 2002? 2003?

I only ask this as the thread title is "The Long Wait is Over". I pray that it hasn't just begun. You see, I just tried to call the order number for Matrix Games and I got a recorded message saying: "...the company you are calling no longer is taking orders or customer service calls."

This is way too weird.

David Heath · Post by **David Heath** » Wed Oct 03, 2001 1:10 am

Hi

We are looking at a April - May 2002.

Le Tondu · Post by **Le Tondu** » Wed Oct 03, 2001 3:56 am

Originally posted by David Heath:
Hi

We are looking at a April - May 2002.

WOW!

David, I cannot express how grateful I am for your answer. It may not seem like much, but it is IMMENSELY important to us (your customers).

I will check back here often fo more news!

Chalk up one guaranteed sale (from me). <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Thanks,
Rick

mario vallee · Post by **mario vallee** » Wed Oct 03, 2001 6:09 am

Great news ! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Bravo Matrix. Now how could I wait till may 2002 ? <img src="confused.gif" border="0"> You have all my support.

Le Tondu · Post by **Le Tondu** » Fri Oct 05, 2001 12:00 am

You know, I was thinking. This wait for 'Napoleonic Wars' to be published is a good thing.

I have changed a lot since 9-11-01 and one thing that I don't seem to mind anymore is waiting for something good. The wait seems worth it when it arrives. Also instantaneous gratification doesn't seem to be as important anymore when we have that event as a backdrop. Quality is more important than having "it" right now.

A goal to look forward to can only help us to move forward as a society. We neeed these carrots dangling in front of us and I applaud Matrix Games, et al for the timing of this game.

Some have said that 'everything arrives only when the time is right'. (Oh my gosh, this makes me think of that wine commerical with Orson Wells.)

Ok, now back to lurking...... <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

David Heath · Post by **David Heath** » Fri Oct 05, 2001 12:08 am

Hi Guys

One of the main reasons for Matrix Games announcing games early is to get gamers input in what they like to see. We have always made better designs when the gamers are involed.

Marc Hameleers · Post by **Marc Hameleers** » Mon Oct 08, 2001 11:15 pm

Great news....the look of the maps is somewhat familiar though? Same map artist as the last outing?

Hope this one makes it...a good strategic napoleonic game is long overdue!!!

marc

Von Rom · Post by **Von Rom** » Fri Oct 12, 2001 9:35 pm

I have been away for a few weeks, and just returned to find this game has been announced.

Wonderful! It is about time. I'll be following developments on this game with keen interest.

Other suggestions for games:

1) Strategic-level game of Civil War

2) Strategic-level game of Punic Wars

3) Strategic-level game of World War II

Great work Matrix <img src="smile.gif" border="0">