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Hellen_slith -> RE: D 21 AAR R III VS Red AI (9/21/2020 1:15:34 AM)
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ORIGINAL: Raver508
This game looks really good. I'm sure this has been written about elsewhere, but how does it differ from FITE?
FitE (whether #1 ver.5, or FitE2 ver. 1.8) is PBEM only, more complex in that you have more units, more events, more map, and I think FitE leans a bit more toward a tactical feel than D21. D21 just feels a bit more strategic.
FitE is PBEM or solitaire only, there is not a programmed opponent, so you have to either play it solitaire or against a dedicated opponent.
I have played D21 two or three times. First time my computer failed around turn 60 (hard drive fail, no backup). Second time I think it went to around 260? when I resigned against the computer. In D21 the rail repair is automatic but still almost a game unto itself. In FitE, you have more detailed control of RR repair .... and it is even more of a game unto itself.
D21 (and the Russo-German War scene) I think are pretty good introductory scenes to the monster of FitE. D21 programmed opponents are serviceable, and on +2 Intelligence etc. settings, give a very stiff fight (at least to me, an only average player ... .) Also, d21 / RGW lend themselves to more replay value, easier to restart if you want, where as FitE you will spend much more time and the FitE require a bit more time sink. FitE #1 is easier than FitE2( I am playing both, my FitE 1 game has reached turn 160 I think, about 1/3 way to end. After almost one year of play.
FitE2 game we are still on turn 19 after about 3 months of play. D21, I can play a game against computer in about 9 months or a bit less .... FitE takes years to complete a game.
I hope this helps! I would definitely think that start with D21 playing Germans, give Russo-German War a try also playing as Russians, and with the experience at those against computer , you will have a good idea of what is involved with FitE (and I would start with FitE1, then if comfortable with that, FitE2 ..... while it is possible to play FitE solo, it really takes a LOT of free time to do it justice. I am retired, and TOAW is the only game I play, so I put a lot of time into it. It is my major hobby, well, anyway, have a great day! PS: Also, remember there is also a D41 scene, which looks very interesting. I am just now starting that one to see how it plays. okay, i have to move more FitE tonight. Have a great night!
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