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maxstrike -> ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/21/2007 6:53:11 PM)

Seeing the question pop up - "Should I buy this game?". The simple answer is YES. BoA was good, but ACW feels like you are commanding armies in the war.

In my opinion the atmosphere, level of detail, style of play, artwork and strategic options are excellent. Though as in all games of this scope there are a few things here and there I would change if I was the designer, but that's my personnel preferences creeping in.

I expect ACW will be on my hard drive for years alongside TOAW, WiTP and the still satisfying Diablo II.


Daniel



aristoteles -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/21/2007 7:18:44 PM)

...and their upcoming Napoleonic wargame!!!

http://www.ageod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4543



sol_invictus -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/21/2007 7:31:41 PM)

Yeah, these guys seem intent on developing a steady stream of top notch games. I am really looking forward to NC as well as VoN. Vive la France![&o]



maxstrike -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/22/2007 3:58:27 PM)

Viva l'AGEOD!!



Gibbon -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/22/2007 4:30:06 PM)



AACW is a must buy



Queeg -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/22/2007 6:12:00 PM)

Great game!



Rocko911 -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/23/2007 5:18:37 AM)

I bought Forge of Freedom and really could not get into it. I felt like there was no excitement or true control. I found it to be too abstract. I wonder if anyone else can help me compare how this is better. Thanks



bilbow -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/23/2007 5:45:56 AM)

There was today a really nice review posted on the Wargamer by Will Trotter. Very impressive game. I'm sold.



ChuckK -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/23/2007 5:48:04 AM)

No worries, there's a demo:  http://www.ageod.com/forums/index.php, scroll down.   [8D]




hurtzDonut -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/23/2007 10:37:25 PM)

Bill Trotter says this is a very good game! Nuff said!



MikeToth -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/25/2007 8:02:16 AM)

I'm enjoying it immensely................ 


[;)]



denisonh -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/26/2007 3:44:58 PM)

I have to echo the sentiments above. Excellent game.

And the support by AGEOD is simply unrivalled in the business!








(Pocus: typo on my company name, message edited [:)] ).



Twotribes -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/26/2007 4:15:12 PM)

Will probably buy this, but not until I can get a hard copy as well. No more just buying downloads for me.



denisonh -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/26/2007 4:25:02 PM)

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ORIGINAL: denisonh

I have to echo the sentiments above. Excellent game.

And the support by AGEOD is simply unrivalled in the business!


(Pocus: typo on my company name, message edited [:)] ).


Your quick POCUS! Didn't even give me time to make my own correction! There is an example of the responsiveness and attention to detail that is representative of "AGEOD's" support!




General Quarters -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/26/2007 5:09:24 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Twotribes

Will probably buy this, but not until I can get a hard copy as well. No more just buying downloads for me.


I am curious, Twotribes, why you say this? I have had bought only one download and had certain problems. Others swear by it. What is your experience?



Twotribes -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/26/2007 8:23:19 PM)

I lose or don't keep my order number and my cards change. I have about 4 games I can't play now because all I did is buy the download. I will in the future only buy both.



Hertston -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/26/2007 8:49:52 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Twotribes

I have about 4 games I can't play now because all I did is buy the download.


Didn't Erik say he would sort it for you if you e-mailed Matrix with your details?



Twotribes -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 3:27:30 AM)

Yes but in the future I will avoid the problem by making sure I buy hard copy as well as download.



goodwoodrw -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 4:04:00 AM)

G'day all, I have had this game since early June and played it almost every day since. It is one of those, "just one more turn games", and you find yourself well into the small hours of the morning, before giving it up. An example of this was the other day, when had decided to take Richmond, unfortunately things didn't go to plan, but was determine to take Richmond before going to bed. So over many turns I created a new army, several corps and many divisions, and systematically took control of every region surrounding Richmond and cutting its defending army's supply. I then assaulted the capital and crushed a sizable CSA army. How pleasing. I was happy, Lincoln was happy, but my wife was really pissed when I put my cold feet on her when finally crawled into bed. [:D]
I have bought several games this year from matrixgames, some really have disappointed me, some have been ok, but none have grabbed me the way AACW have.
Why? Well briefly, but not necessarily in order, the map simply beautiful, the graphics in general are great. love the unit representations. The strategy in depth but simple. I enjoyed playing this game even when I didn't have a clue what I was doing. Great manual explains the game well, and great support from the devs, they listen they consider they change. Finally because of it historic flavour, I have learnt a lot more about the ACW since I have had this game, because of the characters and places, I have constantly referred to Wikipedia and other search engines to gain as much info as I can on the diferent characters, places, events and battles. IMHO this game is worth every buck u pay for it.



bilbow -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 5:53:14 AM)


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ORIGINAL: Twotribes

I lose or don't keep my order number and my cards change. I have about 4 games I can't play now because all I did is buy the download. I will in the future only buy both.


What I do is download, then burn the file to a cd. I then tape on it the serial number cut from the confirmation e-mail. The license agreement does allow you to make a backup cd, so there's nothing improper here.



goodwoodrw -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 6:04:13 AM)

Better still save your serial number to word doc. place in a folder on the same CD and when u install the game just copy and paste the S/number. also u can save all your patches and mods to the same DVD if u use a DVD instead a CD



Gray_Lensman -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 7:03:49 AM)

 
It's such a simple procedure to buy a download game, but I am always amazed when I read posts concerning the loss of serial numbers. Since the serial number is an integral part of the purchase, the first thing I do, even before installing the game is open Notepad and copy paste the order information w/date of purchase (from the confirmation email) and if necessary the last 5 digits of the credit card, then last item the serial number, save it as "BlahBlahGame (Order/Serial Info).txt". Save at least 2 copies or burn to CD/DVD and it is as good as having the hard copy.




06 Maestro -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 8:18:25 AM)

Yep, burning a disk or using an external back-up device is a must.

A few weeks ago I had a major malfunction resulting in a re-format. Sparing you the sordid details; I blew the back-up drive right along with the system drive. Whilst going through the ropes of reinstalling (raid 0-b.s.)I was wondering what was I going to do now with a 160GB backup drive gone. Staying calm (I think) I checked another couple of PC's on the network and found one backup drive loaded with goodies, including my Matrix games. I was still missing a game serial number, but with Matrix's serial # retrieval system, that was no problem at all. I did notice that the game install download was not readily available from the "my games" section-I hate to think why that is.

I never thought that such a total loss of data would happen as I've been very careful about backing up. My losses amounted to about 150 bucks-it could have been much more if I had not moved a few folders (G B's worth) to another machine. I now have added game installation disks to an external library. An external hard drive is on my wish list for this summer.




lawbreaker -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 8:50:33 AM)

i'm sorry but i don't know where to post this. i just have one question. is this game playable by hotseat? if anyone could answer that for me i'd be right appreciative. thanks.



Pocus -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 9:33:09 AM)

Yes you can.



jynx11 -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 9:41:26 AM)

Ok Matrix, Ya broke me[&o], I buckled and bought this...gads I think this is like number five or six from you guys, three in the last month. Never owned a Civil War game so I am looking forward to it.[:D]

Is there like a buy six get one free or something.[sm=innocent0009.gif]



lawbreaker -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 10:23:16 AM)

playable by hotseat? that seals the deal, i'm buying it. now all i have to do is talk the wife out of the credit card.



donkuchi19 -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 5:51:00 PM)


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ORIGINAL: jynx11

Ok Matrix, Ya broke me[&o], I buckled and bought this...gads I think this is like number five or six from you guys, three in the last month. Never owned a Civil War game so I am looking forward to it.[:D]

Is there like a buy six get one free or something.[sm=innocent0009.gif]


I have you beat on that one. I have purchased seven of the games. I was fortunate to beta test two games which brings my total to nine Matrix games on my computer.



Hertston -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/27/2007 7:39:21 PM)

Cough.... 18, cough... (including the two for testing).



freeboy -> RE: ACW - Opinion about purchase (6/28/2007 9:11:46 AM)

wow, I stopped counting... lets see, all the ssg titles.. and a ton of others .. something like 41?



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