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Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 12:35:13 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		I've been looking at Germany at War, Gary Grigsby's War in the East/West, and Decisive Campaigns. What are the pluses and minuses of them, and which would you recommend?
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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 12:41:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Germany at War is really good, and aimed at med range,

Gary Grigsby's War in the East/West with east being hard core and west being slightly only less hard core, but still hard, well both are...

Decisive Campaigns are in the middle and also very good, i have the lot

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 1:33:31 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		Thanks for the info. I'm definitely a med range kinda guy!

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 1:43:03 PM   
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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 1:58:53 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		I did try the Germany at War Barbarossa demo. I dunno... I found it a bit Panzer Corps / General-y. I can't be arsched with all that upgrading / supply business. I do think it's an important factor of battle, obviously - but surely, you get what you're given? I'm sure von Manstein didn't pick up the phone and order the latest model of Panzer when he felt like it.

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 2:07:41 PM   
sonofdavros


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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 2:17:53 PM   
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ORIGINAL: sonofdavros

Thanks for the info. I'm definitely a med range kinda guy!



Then I'd definitely recommend Gary Grigsby's World at War a World Divided if you haven't got it allready even though its not on your list

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 2:22:01 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		Cheers Wolfe - actually, I do have that already, but I need to download it again (new PC). Maybe I'll give it another go.

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 2:31:07 PM   
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< Message edited by sonofdavros -- 1/17/2015 3:45:32 PM >

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 2:44:12 PM   
operating


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Status: offline 		Consider Commander the Great War, it's not as complex as the other games mentioned, however it is a lot of fun to play, especially in MP....

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 2:48:59 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		Ooh, good shout, operating. I love WWI fleets too!

But now, of course, you've added to my choice dilemma.

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 3:11:50 PM   
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Ooh, good shout, operating. I love WWI fleets too!

But now, of course, you've added to my choice dilemma.

What's not getting a lot press is the recent 1.60 beta patch that has vastly improved the game, especially navies. To expand on that: In the new official 1.60 patch (soon) destroyer fleets are expected to be included. Have not experienced any CTDs out of the 10-12 MP matches presently and past in 1.60 beta, the latest turn 54 out of 118.

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 3:36:10 PM   
sonofdavros


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ORIGINAL: operating


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ORIGINAL: sonofdavros

Ooh, good shout, operating. I love WWI fleets too!

But now, of course, you've added to my choice dilemma.

What's not getting a lot press is the recent 1.60 beta patch that has vastly improved the game, especially navies. To expand on that: In the new official 1.60 patch (soon) destroyer fleets are expected to be included. Have not experienced any CTDs out of the 10-12 MP matches presently and past in 1.60 beta, the latest turn 54 out of 118.


That's swung it for me - purchased!

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 3:44:31 PM   
operating


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Status: offline 		Good news! If you have any questions about the game, I will be more than glad to help you out.. Bob

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 3:47:53 PM   
sonofdavros


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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 3:49:04 PM   
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Thanks Bob. Although given my usual form, you might come to regret it!


Not a problem..

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 4:10:14 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		...and, here we go!

Successfully downloaded and patched latest version. Got a number of error messages - something about compression error #2026 (I think) for a shed-load of files. Splash screen works, and I'm able to open the manual, but the game won't start - nothing happens. Checked for updates again, and it says I have the latest version. Should I back it out and go back to my original download version?

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 4:17:00 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		OK, I'm making my way through the relevant post in the forum - will keep you updated.

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 4:39:31 PM   
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ORIGINAL: sonofdavros

...and, here we go!

Successfully downloaded and patched latest version. Got a number of error messages - something about compression error #2026 (I think) for a shed-load of files. Splash screen works, and I'm able to open the manual, but the game won't start - nothing happens. Checked for updates again, and it says I have the latest version. Should I back it out and go back to my original download version?

OK, I have my limitations on tech help, "in game stuff" I am definitely there for ya. It seems you are reading it right with the compression error. By the way did you buy and download through Steam? Both you and I should check the posts at Matrix and Slitherine Tech Help threads for solutions to this problem. When I bought in, Steam was not involved, however, I do recall other nuances with Steam downloads. Lord Zimoa and johnnybravo are the best sources to get help with your problem. If you do not get this resolved quickly, post a thread at the Matrix CTGW Tech Help thread (same could be said with Slitherine), hopefully someone will answer your call-out promptly. By posting: There are many members who are helpful in this area of know how that could chime in..

Will be back in touch, Bob

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 4:56:17 PM   
operating


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Status: offline 		Checked the Slitherine CTGW Tech Help: There some dated posts about problems, here is one example: http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=214&t=52967

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 5:22:50 PM   
sonofdavros


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Status: offline 		Followed the forum instructions - upgraded video drivers and stuff, deinstalled, reinstalled, patched up - IT'S ALIVE!

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RE: Getting a new game - your opinions appreciated - 1/17/2015 6:18:18 PM   
operating


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Status: offline 		Thank God! I hope all else goes as good....

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