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Hoche -> Don't option the game to death (9/25/2003 6:07:10 AM)
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From the title of my post you might think I am against options. That would be incorrect. I like options and there are plenty of options out there. The original game has dozens of options and EiH is a good option. There are different campaigns for example 1792, 1796, 1805 etc..
But you can option a game to death. FOW as being discussed would radically change the EiA "game engine." It wouldn't even remotely be the same game. Other options like this could be a tech option, popular revolt option, natural disaster option, alien invasion option, etc..
My point is that options are fine as long as they don't radically change the game but just fine tune it to meet individual preferences. And to me it seems that people who want radical options do so because they don't know much about EiA. Also I think people are mistaken when they say that an original EiA comp game will only appeal to a few people. It wasn't a demand for a Napoleonic campaign game that prompted Matrix to undertake this project but an understanding of the potential that a comp version of EiA has.
For those of you don't know much about EiA and are demanding changes to it I suggest you give it a try first. It is a great game that will port to the comp well.
PS
My opinion is not based on a fear of not being able to use my favorite plans. Anyone who has played EiA knows that no two games are the same. And by the way I'll kick anyone's butt (in the game) regardless of what rules or options there are. 8^)
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