Slitherine

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I myself will continue to fix the bugs and add what I can BUT I can tell you that this will probably be my last update until something measurable changes. I'm just not accurate enough to give you good estimates therefore, I will not give them anymore! I'll keep working and when the testers can agree that we're ready then we're ready! Don't worry, I'm not saying that I'm quitting but I am quitting giving you guys bad info. I'll stay on touch on the forums!

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ORIGINAL: pasternakski

1. Most of humanity are morons.
2. If you take the advice of morons, you might as well be a moron, too.
3. So stop asking for the advice of morons already and finish the friggin game.

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ORIGINAL: Madcombinepilot

so long as the game works, and plays well, I am content to wait.

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ORIGINAL: NeverMan
Are you giving advice to him? Wouldnt' he be taking your advice? LOL. Nicely done....er.....well, you know.

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ORIGINAL: Camile Desmoulins

I don't be able to understand where it is the problem of expecting a little more time.

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ORIGINAL: pasternakski

1. Most of humanity are morons.
2. If you take the advice of morons, you might as well be a moron, too.
3. So stop asking for the advice of morons already and finish the friggin game.

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ORIGINAL: ktotwf

I really really really wish this game would finally come out.

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ORIGINAL: pasternakski

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ORIGINAL: Camile Desmoulins

I don't be able to understand where it is the problem of expecting a little more time.

I think we all need to remember what a sh1t sandwich Marshall was handed. This game started out as a new design with no connection with EiA. It failed, and the designer bailed. Matrix decided to climb into bed with ADG. Marshall came along. He had a crappy little pile of code, an only partially successful board game in a threadbare old box, and a bunch of doubtful people muttering, "How did we ever get ourselves into this?" Marshall will likely make no money out of this thing if it ever does see the light of day, so you can't expect his motivation to finish the project at this point to be particularly high. He faces delays and worse from lack of resources. If he were to walk away at this point, I can't say that I would blame him.

But, that's not the Marshall Ellis I have perceived through his postings on this forum. He has what my old man the police officer used to call "PIG - pride, integrity, and guts."

So, Marshall, I vote with Camile. Do what you think best with this thing. Do not, however, delude yourself into believing that it will be a crowning achievement or that Matrix will engage in the necessary marketing effort to put you on Easy Street. I'll buy what you create because I believe in you and your efforts. Just don't let 'em do it to you again ... (there's a guy out there named Frank who appears to be going through similar anguish).

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If you want to offer a low price for presell

Nelson stood on deck and observed as the last of the Spanish fleets sank below the waves…

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ORIGINAL: StCyr

Matrix Games and ADG To Bring Empires in Arms to the Computer!

Deal Signed to Develop Classic Napoleonic Wargame

Staten Island, NY, September 23rd, 2002- Matrix Games and Australian Design Group (ADG: www.a-d-g.com.au ) are pleased to announce that the classic game of Napoleonic Grand Strategy, Empires In Arms, will be adapted for computer play with some new enhancements and features. Development is already well underway, with an expected release date of mid-2003.

Empires In Arms was first published as a board game in 1983, nominated "Game of the Year" at Origins and quickly licensed to the Avalon Hill Game Company. Empires In Arms remains an extremely popular Napoleonic board game, with a worldwide following and a best-selling reputation for excitement and depth of play.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "We have been developing a strategic Napoleonic wargame for some time. We always found ourselves talking about ADG’s Empires In Arms. Harry Rowland and Greg Pinder are excellent designers and I’m delighted that we have this opportunity to bring one of our personal favorites to a new generation of wargamers."

Harry Rowland, Managing Director of Australian Design Group, said "Empires in Arms was our first ever design, is one of our most successful releases and has always been one of our favourite games to play. Matrix Games has a fine reputation and we are very excited about them introducing the incomparable glory of the Napoleonic era to computer gamers throughout the world."

Empires In Arms allows players to recreate the Napoleonic Period (1805-1815) as one of the major European powers (Austria, France, Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Turkey). Each nation has unique military, diplomatic and economic challenges on the path to power and glory. For those with an interest in intelligent strategy gaming or the Napoleonic period, there are few more rewarding or engrossing experiences.

Game Features

Faithful adaptation of Empires in Arms
Network play
Play by Email support
Intelligent computer opponent
Many optional rules and game system enhancements