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some basic questions - 12/15/2020 1:59:20 PM

slo

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Hello all, big time SC fan switching over to War Plan.

1. how is this game different, what do I have to look forward too?

2. best way to learn, manual or youtube videos? IF videos, which ones?

3. Is the AI any good, I play SC with a buddy but he doesnt want to learn a new game right now....lame....

4. anything else I should know?

5 And what mods should i use if any?

thanks all

slo

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RE: some basic questions - 12/15/2020 3:17:46 PM

gwgardner

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So many differences, everything from combat mechanics to supply system. You'll see differences in every aspect of design. The most striking thing to me is that you don't see a lot of units completely destroyed in combat, rather you see incremental losses of efficiency which lead to reduced strength.

Best way is to play, but the videos are a great help. Fiddle around with the mechanics at first, try some combined arms attacks, etc.

After you've played a first game against the AI on normal difficulty, to learn the system, then go to a higher difficulty level to get the best out of the AI. You can increase the AI's supply (which effects efficiency/readiness) and experience, both of which will generally make the AI more aggressive.

Graphics mods are nice, try some out.

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RE: some basic questions - 12/15/2020 3:35:49 PM

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Here are some guides on steam by ago1000
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1084790/guides/

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RE: some basic questions - 12/15/2020 7:35:05 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: AlvaroSousa

Here are some guides on steam by ago1000
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1084790/guides/

Ooo, thanks for these.

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RE: some basic questions - 12/15/2020 7:44:44 PM

slo

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thanks for all the help...

Also is PanzrMike's mods the one pretty much everyone uses?

thanks again..

Cant wait

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RE: some basic questions - 12/15/2020 8:11:46 PM

ago1000

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I like his. But go to the mods and scenario section of the forum and see which ones you like.

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RE: some basic questions - 12/15/2020 8:40:14 PM

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I like this counter mod very much, it's very. "clean" and the colours are good. I think it may now be abandoned by the original developer, but I've started to make a few tweaks to it: https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4718357

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RE: some basic questions - 12/17/2020 5:40:25 PM

slo

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thanks so much

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