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Great game to bad - 1/13/2007 5:04:29 AM   
redeck


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Status: offline 		This is a great game, fun and easy to play for war game beginners and vets alike. Its t bad that by this forum it desnt seem to be getting talked about much.

Are there any other forums for For Liberty? has there been any mods for the gameout there?

thanks to the developers for a gra game

dave
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RE: Great game to bad - 1/13/2007 5:16:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		true redeck but if you go to a games forums that are very active you will find that most posts are complaining about something. so either this game is very good like several posters here have said it is or it is so bad that complaining wouldnt matter. i have to go with the first. it is a good game, it is easy to jump right in without having to read a 300 page manual where 150 of it explains supply. also no need to take notes while playing or run spreadsheets, i do that at school and work, i play games to have fun!

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RE: Great game to bad - 1/13/2007 5:57:35 AM   
AlvinS

 

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Status: offline 		Most of us are too busy playing to post, but I do know how you feel. I stop by each day to see whats new, but then go back to playing. This is very easy to get into, but difficult to master.

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RE: Great game to bad - 1/13/2007 4:18:45 PM   
Jakerson

 

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Status: offline 		Yeah game is very well designed and its fun to play and game engine simulates Independence type of conflict very well. There is really feeling of making choices between various strategies in the game engine than just moving armies and hoping best.

After you get used to scenarios it’s really fast making turns even in full campaigns witch is really good as too many war games that simulate large campaign overwhelm player with micromanagement but not in this game.

It’s sad that there is not more activity than this. This game would deserve more as the game is cheaper than full priced game its good count for money spend on it.

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RE: Great game to bad - 1/13/2007 5:17:32 PM   
Moltke71


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Status: offline 		Keeep an eye out for my review at Xtreme-gamer.com. Badger the admin for being slow to get it up.

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RE: Great game to bad - 1/13/2007 5:56:10 PM   
jim pfleck

 

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Status: offline 		I think this is a great game. I have mostly played the Hungarian War of Independence and have only dabbled with the American Revolution. I have enjoyed trying different strategies with the Hungarians and the Austrians.

Soon I will get back to my side of the pond and try and evict the Brits.

The game is not perfect and I rarely play the tactical battles but I think it was money well spent. Eventually, I would like to PBEM it.


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RE: Great game to bad - 1/14/2007 6:42:32 PM   
mmccot

 

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Status: offline 		Considering picking up this title. Only thing holding me back is some guys don't like the tactical battles. Wondering why that might be. I had the demo and it looked good to me. Is it challenging enough?

On a side note: Influence points. How do they work in the game. (don't remember that part).

I have BoA,- looking for something to compliment it in more of a tactical way.








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RE: Great game to bad - 1/14/2007 6:59:20 PM   
Moltke71


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Status: offline 		Influence points allow you to enhance many things like training, recruiting and raising money. It also lets you do things like spread false rumors, etc.

Tac battles are simple compared to dedicated tactical games of the period. However, I feel they fit well into the overall play of the game; they don't absorb so much time that you wind up feeling like you are playing two distinct games. Also, a player may do better than the auto AI on critical battles.

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RE: Great game to bad - 1/15/2007 2:22:20 PM   
187204jim

 

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Status: offline 		What a surprise this is.
The game is quite superb.
I am by no means a newbie when it comes to computer gaming having tried everything from Wip to Medievil TW2 (to pick two extremes but this has really caught my imagination.
I am about halfway through the first 1775-1776 scenario at the moment as the honourable British trying to keep civilisation going in the colonies.

General Gage is performing heroically against repeated assaults from Gen Lincolns boys and holding Providence and I am learning as I go.Love the way the commanders and individul units really start to develop their own personalities.The Loyal subjects of the Pensylvania Militia in particular having a place dear to me!!

I will start the full campaign soon as the Brits and see if my homeland can improve on history!!

Highly recommended game with lots of nuances...............Try it!

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RE: Great game to bad - 1/16/2007 5:14:25 AM   
cj1313

 

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Status: offline 		Jim you oppressive TORY enslaver. I guess I should have to pay a tax on this coorespondence to your Customs House in Boston. I shall see you on the GREEN with my rifeled musket in hand and your most fancy dressed soldier in my sights! :) Great game. I'm 12/76 in campaign and I'm winning the Tactical battles but need the Germans to rain my boys to drive home their bayonets.

No way IMO for a Human vs Human here in early game as a person would drive his well trained troops though Philly by 1777. I will not require Louis XIV to bail me out, though I do need his navy and weapons aide.

Great game, can't wait to try to launch the brits on Washington.


For the devs, how about a little French and Indian war added to this title alla BOA. Engie would handle fine with a new map for western forts. Just a thought. Maybe tag a price for download of say 14.95$ or less :)

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RE: Great game to bad - 1/16/2007 8:03:24 AM   
187204jim

 

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Status: offline 		cj1313................... Aw shucks...............you dont really mean that "enslaver" bit surely  As for the tax, we pay tax on everything but breathing at the moment so a small contribution to His Majesty's wig fund didnt seem outrageous.................

I actually really enjoy the tactical battles despite what some have said............the sight of a chain reaction enemy collapse in a very tight fight is a particular highlight.
Bi the way, imagine the French undermining British military efforts....................................... hardly novel



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RE: Great game to bad - 1/19/2007 5:54:14 PM   
187204jim

 

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Status: offline 		Well guys,
First scenario attempted and I came away with an honourable draw with the colonies still under British control but on a looser reign!!
Overall I won slightly more battles and caused many more casualties and territory controlled was exactly even on points at the end.
I made loads of mistakes and my indian war in particular was spectacularly unsuccessful
On the other hand, until the buffoon fell of his horse and put himself out of action for 8 months in 1776,General Gage performed surprisingly well around Boston.I was particularly grateful for the Kings German troops arriving in 1776.Nice quality and numbers.
I am now uncertain whether to take on the main campaign or try the rebels out first...............I have to say this game has really hit a chord with me.Loving it.

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