MarkShot -> RE: Why did the series WEGO/MACRO -> TBS/MICRO? (11/19/2021 6:50:34 AM)
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Joel, Actually, WITW and WITE-2 really made me rethink my uncompromising position on WEGO (like CM) or Continuous (like Panther). I think it initially began with Richard Scott's Field of Glory 2. It is a game that can be very slow with combat reports matching your series given that is ancients, but it can also be played very fast without no loss of strategy. When I looked at that compared with even the best mods of TW Rome 1 and TW Rome 2, I realized that I had been too stubborn about turns and hexes. Now, I don't think anyone will ever accuse 2by3 of promoting speed runs, but you do offer quite a spectrum from the slowest and most micro play to AI support and faster play. I think most war gamers whether they will choose Panther or 2by3 care about the history, the education, and the understanding which is brought to the table. I think 2by3 does this very well across 3 battle space of conflict, and the strong tie in to logistics and transport (as it regards pace). I am in my 4th decade of PC gaming. I am glad to say that I am no longer a TBS/HEX bigot. Thanks!
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