New Game?

Matrix Games Forums

Forums Register Login Photo Gallery Member List Search Calendars FAQ

My Profile Inbox Address Book My Subscription My Forums Log Out

New Game?

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [Current Games From Matrix.] >> [Ancients] >> Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War >> New Game?

Page: [1] 2 3 4 5 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

New Game? - 1/6/2012 8:31:22 AM

Drakkon

Posts: 49
Joined: 12/29/2009
Status: offline

I apologize if I am being pushy, but us loyal fans of HRC are anxiously awaiting any info on the new game currently under development by Forced March Games.

quote:

In fact, I'll go out on a limb and say that I'll post something next weekend. It won't be too extensive, but I'll post something. And, as always, thanks for the interest!

C'mon mercenarius, throw us a bone! After the unqualified success of HRC, I can't wait to see whats next.

EDIT: I guess I should mention that I just finished my 100th game.

< Message edited by mikerolf1 -- 1/6/2012 8:34:16 AM >

Post #: 1

RE: New Game? - 1/7/2012 3:29:10 AM

ypzou

Posts: 4
Joined: 11/26/2011
Status: offline

quote:

In fact, I'll go out on a limb and say that I'll post something next weekend. It won't be too extensive, but I'll post something. And, as always, thanks for the interest!

Splendid!INow I can match Hard AI, wish there is an opportunity to against human

(in reply to Drakkon)

Post #: 2

RE: New Game? - 1/7/2012 7:47:33 AM

mercenarius

Posts: 653
Joined: 7/6/2010
Status: offline

You are not being pushy.

And I'm sorry that I left you guys hanging a little bit. I'll talk to Erik Rutins again (when he gets back from vacation). He's very leery of putting out material too far in advance. But I'll see what he says now.

The plain fact is that I've had a couple of delays, particularly with artwork, and I am waiting to speak with Erik when he returns. There are a couple of things which I need to coordinate with Matrix before I put out any preview materials.

quote:

EDIT: I guess I should mention that I just finished my 100th game.

Wow! I really do appreciate your kind words about "Hannibal," and I'm glad you're getting your money's worth. I know that the development of the new game is dragging and my resolution for 2012 is to kick it into high gear.

_____________________________

James Warshawsky
Forced March Games, LLC

(in reply to ypzou)

Post #: 3

RE: New Game? - 1/14/2012 12:07:32 AM

cherryfunk

Posts: 97
Joined: 8/18/2011
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: mikerolf1
I guess I should mention that I just finished my 100th game.

Noob.

:D

I too can't wait to hear what the next game will be...

(in reply to Drakkon)

Post #: 4

RE: New Game? - 1/14/2012 12:53:40 AM

Rosseau

Posts: 2757
Joined: 9/13/2009
Status: offline

Been at it a while, but have never played 100 games of anything. Hannibal forget it, but Steel Panthers might come close

(in reply to cherryfunk)

Post #: 5

RE: New Game? - 1/14/2012 11:56:34 PM

gdrover

Posts: 215
Joined: 12/4/2008
Status: offline

I've been playing strategy games on the PC since they were first commercially available back in the late 70's, and this game is one of the 3 or 4 best I've played.

Haven't played it 100 times, but maybe 50 or so. Still loving it.

Can't wait to hear what the next installment is...I'm guessing Caesar in Gaul from the hint.

Alexander's Conquest of the Persian Empire should be Chapter III. ;-)

(in reply to Rosseau)

Post #: 6

RE: New Game? - 1/17/2012 1:10:28 AM

cherryfunk

Posts: 97
Joined: 8/18/2011
Status: offline

Nah, this game system is too good for little bite-sized campaigns -- let's go for broke: all of Europe in a Total War style sandbox campaign featuring dozens of factions and spanning centuries of history, with online multiplayer support. Do it!

(in reply to gdrover)

Post #: 7

RE: New Game? - 1/19/2012 3:04:43 AM

Drakkon

Posts: 49
Joined: 12/29/2009
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: cherryfunk

Nah, this game system is too good for little bite-sized campaigns -- let's go for broke: all of Europe in a Total War style sandbox campaign featuring dozens of factions and spanning centuries of history, with online multiplayer support.� Do it!

I'd play it!

(in reply to cherryfunk)

Post #: 8

RE: New Game? - 1/24/2012 10:07:46 AM

PJJ

Posts: 167
Joined: 7/10/2004
Status: offline

Smaller scenarios would be nice too. Something like the Spartacus War would work well, I think.

A grand campaign plus a combination of smaller campaigns (not necessarily about the same subject as the grand campaign) would be great.

_____________________________

"But here we are in a chamber pot, about to be ****ted upon."

-French General Auguste Ducrot before the Battle of Sedan, September 1870

(in reply to Drakkon)

Post #: 9

RE: New Game? - 1/25/2012 12:05:44 AM

cherryfunk

Posts: 97
Joined: 8/18/2011
Status: offline

Agreed -- I'd love to see multiple campaigns within a given timeframe. You could easily come up with half a dozen Roman campaigns using the same map, just shift faction and unit dispositions (Spartacus, the Social War, Sulla, Crassus in the east, Caesar, the 2nd Triumirate, Antony vs. Octavian, etc.). My only real problem with the current game is that you only have one campaign, played from one side, with no variation in starting dispositions. As fantastic as the game system is -- and it's one of the best I've ever played -- this really does limit replayability.

(in reply to PJJ)

Post #: 10

RE: New Game? - 1/26/2012 12:20:56 AM

SteveD64

Posts: 570
Joined: 10/26/2006
From: Shaker Hts, Ohio, USA
Status: offline

I think this system would work well in other eras, such as Napoleon's 1813 campaign where you have an uber commander like Napoleon (Hannibal) who was basically undefeated that year until the last battle (like Hannibal) and was undone by his subordinates (like Hannibal) and where his opponents (after several early defeats) went to a Fabian-like strategy.� Just add some artillery, make the battles less bloody and have the tactical board over three "flanks" instead of one.� Voila!�

< Message edited by CLEVELAND -- 1/26/2012 12:21:19 AM >

(in reply to cherryfunk)

Post #: 11

RE: New Game? - 1/27/2012 2:28:25 PM

cherryfunk

Posts: 97
Joined: 8/18/2011
Status: offline

Hmm, that's a very interesting idea Cleveland -- it never occurred to me, but I think you're right, with some modifications the system might work quite well for Napoleonic warfare, maybe even the American Civil War.� That's the beauty of the system -- simple and elegant but with real depth to it.

I really do hope the next game has a higher quality of graphics though -- while I don't mind the current look myself, I know several gamers who didn't purchase because of the map in particular (the counters I think are quite nice, but the map could be much more beautiful and high res). With a more polished presentation this game system could become a real indie hit, like we're seeing with Unity of Command.

< Message edited by cherryfunk -- 1/27/2012 2:33:10 PM >

(in reply to SteveD64)

Post #: 12

RE: New Game? - 2/2/2012 3:01:33 AM

mariovalleemtl

Posts: 360
Joined: 8/9/2000
From: Montreal
Status: offline

Vive L'Empereur !

_____________________________

(in reply to cherryfunk)

Post #: 13

RE: New Game? - 2/3/2012 11:01:28 PM

Alikchi2

Posts: 1785
Joined: 5/14/2004
Status: offline

I'm just wonderfully pleased that this gem of a game is getting a followup of some kind. Everyone who's played it has a kind word for it - I just hope the next one gets more attention.

God knows I've tried to fob it off on anyone I think might be marginally interested in wargames.

_____________________________

(in reply to mariovalleemtl)

Post #: 14

RE: New Game? - 2/19/2012 3:31:24 AM

jjdenver

Posts: 2247
Joined: 11/2/2007
Status: offline

The game system is so much fun but the very limited content.....play 1 side in 1 scenario is really weak with this game sadly. I loved it and played it but just not enough meat to keep my attention for more than about a week. I'd love t see more content n the next one....system in place is fine

_____________________________

AARS:
CEAW-BJR Mod 2009:
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2101447
AT-WW1:
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1705427
AT-GPW:
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1649732

(in reply to Alikchi2)

Post #: 15

RE: New Game? - 3/12/2012 8:01:56 PM

sitito

Posts: 92
Joined: 1/2/2010
From: Spain
Status: offline

Sooooooooo??? we have any additional info about the new game??? Can't wait.....

(in reply to jjdenver)

Post #: 16

RE: New Game? - 3/26/2012 12:08:35 AM

gdrover

Posts: 215
Joined: 12/4/2008
Status: offline

Agree! Do we have an announcement yet?

(in reply to sitito)

Post #: 17

RE: New Game? - 3/30/2012 6:02:32 AM

mercenarius

Posts: 653
Joined: 7/6/2010
Status: offline

gdgrover and especially sitito, I'm sorry for the delay in responding. I don't have anything to announce right now. Recently, I've had to spend most of my time on other concerns but I expect to get back to working on the next game full time. Matrix has released quite a number of games recently, and I haven't been able to coordinate with Erik Rutins because of that.

I'll try to get at least a road map out to everyone as soon as I can. I'm sorry that I can't give you anything better right now.

_____________________________

James Warshawsky
Forced March Games, LLC

(in reply to gdrover)

Post #: 18

RE: New Game? - 3/30/2012 2:27:00 PM

Zorch

Posts: 7087
Joined: 3/7/2010
Status: offline

Is that a hint of a rumor of a possible pre-announcement?

(in reply to mercenarius)

Post #: 19

RE: New Game? - 4/1/2012 12:18:30 AM

gdrover

Posts: 215
Joined: 12/4/2008
Status: offline

Cool!

By the way, I was curious if you would be interested in an investor in your company?

Perhaps it might allow you to move to developing full-time if you aren't already.

If you'd like to discuss the possibility, give me a shout at: gdrover65@gmail.com

Cheers,

Glenn

(in reply to mercenarius)

Post #: 20

RE: New Game? - 4/2/2012 4:53:55 AM

mercenarius

Posts: 653
Joined: 7/6/2010
Status: offline

quote:

Is that a hint of a rumor of a possible pre-announcement?

Exactly.

_____________________________

James Warshawsky
Forced March Games, LLC

(in reply to gdrover)

Post #: 21

RE: New Game? - 4/2/2012 5:23:26 AM

mercenarius

Posts: 653
Joined: 7/6/2010
Status: offline

quote:

By the way, I was curious if you would be interested in an investor in your company?

If you'd like to discuss the possibility, give me a shout...

Done.

_____________________________

James Warshawsky
Forced March Games, LLC

(in reply to gdrover)

Post #: 22

RE: New Game? - 4/4/2012 5:59:28 AM

Alikchi2

Posts: 1785
Joined: 5/14/2004
Status: offline

If it comes down to financing, don't be afraid to appeal to donations or use a Kickstarter or something. I know I and others would be happy to contribute for development of another game.

_____________________________

(in reply to mercenarius)

Post #: 23

RE: New Game? - 4/4/2012 7:46:39 AM

PJJ

Posts: 167
Joined: 7/10/2004
Status: offline

I still play Hannibal every now and then. It's such a great game that I'll probably never get tired of it.

Looking forward to the next one!

_____________________________

"But here we are in a chamber pot, about to be ****ted upon."

-French General Auguste Ducrot before the Battle of Sedan, September 1870

(in reply to Alikchi2)

Post #: 24

RE: New Game? - 7/3/2012 9:21:58 AM

PJJ

Posts: 167
Joined: 7/10/2004
Status: offline

So, any news about the new game?

_____________________________

"But here we are in a chamber pot, about to be ****ted upon."

-French General Auguste Ducrot before the Battle of Sedan, September 1870

(in reply to PJJ)

Post #: 25

RE: New Game? - 7/7/2012 10:37:12 PM

mercenarius

Posts: 653
Joined: 7/6/2010
Status: offline

I am back to working on the game full time. I'll try to announce a road map next week. I just want to coordinate with Erik before I do that.

I very much appreciate everyone's interest and I am sorry that the next game is taking so long. But it's a much bigger task than "Hannibal" was.

_____________________________

James Warshawsky
Forced March Games, LLC

(in reply to PJJ)

Post #: 26

RE: New Game? - 7/20/2012 10:14:29 PM

mercenarius

Posts: 653
Joined: 7/6/2010
Status: offline

Some idiot

wrote:

quote:

I'll try to announce a road map next week.

Well, I'm not ready to announce a road map but work is progressing and that's all that I can say right now. I know that waiting really stinks.

_____________________________

James Warshawsky
Forced March Games, LLC

(in reply to mercenarius)

Post #: 27

RE: New Game? - 8/9/2012 1:24:46 AM

Orm

Posts: 22154
Joined: 5/3/2008
From: Sweden
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: mercenarius

Some idiot wrote:

quote:

I'll try to announce a road map next week.

Well, I'm not ready to announce a road map but work is progressing and that's all that I can say right now. I know that waiting really stinks.

I have no trouble with waiting for another great game. I am used to waiting anyway.

_____________________________

Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett

(in reply to mercenarius)

Post #: 28

RE: New Game? - 8/15/2012 7:45:45 PM

Drakkon

Posts: 49
Joined: 12/29/2009
Status: offline

Looking forward to the new game.

The Forced March Games website is not working BTW.

(in reply to Orm)

Post #: 29

RE: New Game? - 8/15/2012 9:27:52 PM