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new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 7:16:49 PM

bean5671

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question to the forum

I have had AE for sometime now about 18 months but have not had the time to play til now

what would the best settings be for my first game vs AI to learn the interface and game mech's
any ideas?
should I just jump in or not

thank you

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 7:21:06 PM

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Start with Coral Sea and then go to the Guadalcanal scenario. Turn off "Advanced Weather" (otherwise it'll be all thunderstorms all the time). Also, turn off "Auto Sub Ops"; the AI can't do as good a job as you'll be able to.

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 7:21:34 PM

Terminus

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Oh, and welcome aboard.

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 7:29:10 PM

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Hello

I personally prefeer learning by doing. Just get the basic`s via Handbook or "Basic Training Video Tutorials"

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2353946

and than simply play. Whenever you do not know to handle something look into the handbook or search via google here in the matrixforum.

You will probably do a loot of mistakes...but everybody had done this :O)

Much fun

Omat

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 7:33:22 PM

bean5671

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thanks guys

I will start with the coral sea another question any little tools I should download to help manage the info in this game

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 7:46:03 PM

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Welcome to the feeding grounds.

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 8:15:48 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: bean5671

thanks guys

I will start with the coral sea another question any little tools I should download to help manage the info in this game

Go here and get Tracker: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2236936

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 8:37:50 PM

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welcome aboard bean5671,
you can also try Combat Reporter

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 9:06:53 PM

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Welcome to the madhouse, but its a very very friendly one - apart from the odd nutcase!

If you get stuck just ask, people are incredibly helpful.

Roger

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/8/2012 11:53:15 PM

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ORIGINAL: Gr�fin Zeppelin

Welcome to the feeding grounds.

It is not that bad!

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/9/2012 8:53:02 AM

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Also, while you're playing the AI to learn, often stop and change sides to have a peek at what's happening on the other side. You won't be able to do this if you play a person, so enjoy it while you can. You'll also learn a lot about Fog of War and how the settings you used affected the outcomes of confrontations.

If you get mauled, back up, change the settings, and try again. I agree with starting on a small scenario. The campaign is a bit daunting at first. It's still daunting a year later when you'll try your first PBEM, but only then because you get into all of the details and want to set them with some precision.

Enjoy. It's a good ride!

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RE: new to WITP AE - 2/10/2012 3:40:42 AM

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