Stehlek
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Thanks for all of the feedback on this. I tried Ardennes Offensive awhile back and the AI was not bad, considering the time it was created. I, like a lot of others around here, am a veteran of AH/SPI/VG board games, and still play them (solitaire unfortunately) quite often. I enjoy the turn-based experience over any real-time (though HttR is still my current favorite) game. What I like in a game is depth, lots of scenarios, campaigns that don't take a year to complete (real world time), adjustable AI (so I can improve my own play), and details, details, details. BiN looks like it promises all of this, and I am sure it does. Perhaps I'll check out Korsun Pocket (considering the price difference) first. Graphics are almost meaningless to me, as long as I can read the screen and have a good idea of what the display shows, I don't need flash and glitter. HttR does all of the above, along with graphics that accomplish what I prefer. I have recommended it to several friends that enjoy WW2 along with challenging AI. Unfortunately, most of them are like myself - we prefer a demo (mostly just for tutorial purposes). If I couldn't direct them to the Red Devils demo, they probably would never have bought HttR. To be realistic with my "several friends" - I mean 6 people, five of whom bought HttR. A demo that just gives a tutorial is what I should have said in my original post. I rarely play demos that only have a sample scenario. I learn at a slow, methodical pace (I like to check out everything, read everything, double-check what I learn, etc.). This is how I get enjoyment out of wargames - they are not just games, but history lessons. I don't get upset when I lose - I learn and try something different. Tutorials are indispensable when it comes to whether I like a game, and choose to purchase it or not. This is too bad about the "never going to make a demo because it makes no difference for this type of game." For me, it would make a difference. Especially for the cost. Good Day! Stehlek edit: I found Korsun Pocket for $35 from a retailer through Amazon.com's site. With shipping, I'm still at $41 - a few bucks less than getting Korsun through Matrix. So, I went ahead and purchased it - which version of TOA does it come with?
< Message edited by Stehlek -- 10/3/2004 7:39:15 PM >
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