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Well Curt I'm glad to hear that the AI is behaving more aggressively now and that the new map is working out so well. Perhaps in the mean time until the big release you can tide us over with a screenshot or two? Perhaps of the carnage of the U-Boat war in the North Atlantic or the intense fighting on the South Pacific?
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Sarsstock
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Curt the screenies are just great, and I can honestly say that Spitfire featured South South West of Tobruk is the best looking Spitfire I have ever seen to date!! I'm sure the rest of the units, icons, and everything else will look just fantastic as well.
When does the game start exactly? Will it be in December 1941 or well before that as in your other Dictator games?
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Sarsstock
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Well you both have certainly contributed yet another great chapter to Civilization II's legacy. A legacy that will soon enter its second decade, not bad for any game as far as I'm concerned.
Whats interesting about the start date of June 1940 is that it gives Germany the chance to push Britain out of the war with a successful Operation Sealion campaign. Also, it gives Japan the option of considering waging war with the Soviets in Siberia rather than with the US and Britain in the South Pacific. That is if Japan is the human player.
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Sarsstock
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Yes I see what you mean Curt. Assuming that Britain can be knocked out of the war by the late fall of 1940 then a joint German/Japanese invasion of the Soviet Union in the summer of '41 might be a wise course of action, if you are either the German or Japanese player that is.
Speaking of which, with the added capacity of the ToT unit graphic I can't wait to see what units you include. I assume the German Amerika bomber will be included, as well as possibly jet propelled aircraft for the US, Britain and Germany. Japan too perhaps?
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of the Kill!
May 2002
time: 05:20
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Since I will be posting the playtest zips quite soon, I thought
it might be useful to give you all a brief run-down of the civs.
Here is what to expect from each faction:
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The USA:
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Being huge and rich is fun, but the Yanks will be under attack soon,
and will have to plough tons of research into new weapons. America's
mainland is practically invincible, giving them some breathing room.
Also, the discovery of certain advances will lead to this civ
launching some spectacular invasions and attacks...Axis, watch out!
It may alarm some to know that the USA is the only civ that can create the A-Bomb...
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The 3rd Reich:
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Europe's Germanic conquerors have decided to demolish Britain's old empire,
one bombing raid at a time. This latest victory might not be so easy, however.
That said, the Nazis have used typical Teutonic genius to give themselves the
very best weapons and are honoured to be the scenario's main protagonists.
Hitler absolutely will not stop until the world cowers under a jackboot of iron.
Those who wish to defeat the Reich had best prepare for a long and painful battle.
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The British Empire:
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The land of Hope and Glory is running low on both those commodities. Beset by
angry Germans, low on allies and with time running out, the plucky Brits had
best rely on their superior Spitfire and Royal Navy to keep Hitler at arms reach.
The best strategy for the UK is to hold out and wait for the Germans to do something
silly, like picking a fight with Stalin...Then break out the Typhoons and kick booty!
Even after huge defeats, the UK never gives up and will fight to the last teabag.
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The Japanese Empire:
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After years of mistreatement by the Western powers, the Japanese have decided to
side with the only civ their current leaders can level with - The 3rd Reich. Even
though these two juggernaughts of evil are far apart, the fate of the world hangs
in them not joining their efforts. This deadly double act makes up the Axis, along
with Italy. Japan's goal is to wipe the Pacific clean of all foreign foes...
Japan will soon let the West meet their world-class navy and endless fanatic troops.
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The USSR:
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Good old Uncle Joe Stalin has been a busy despot in the scenario. Even before 1940,
this nightmare figure of tyranny has been exterminating his own people, declaring
wars and purging the Soviet regime of anyone who blinks the wrong way. Life in this
wonderous dictatorship leads the average Soviet trooper to seek an end to his misery.
As it happens, the new Nazi neighbours may soon be able to help in that regard...
The USSR has the advantage of endless manpower and land to sacrifice in any war.
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The Commonwealth:
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Britain's fearless allies are poised and ready to hurl many units and support over the
oceans, to help save the Commonwealth's monarchist masters from complete Axis oblivion.
Not being face-to-face with the Nazis is an advantage, and leads to and interesting game.
The Commonwealth player can send tons of arms to the UK, via South Africa, Canada and
from Australia. But beware of Japan, who definitely has plans for the land of Koalas.
The Commonwealth can provide invaluable help to the big civs if allowed to develop.
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The Neutrals:
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No units, but tons of money...How much fun does that sound? Probably not a lot.
But playing as the observer can be relaxing, while seeing how much cash can be hoarded.
And to any hostile civs who scoff at neutrality, they will be fined for any tomfoolery...
The best thing to do as the Neutrals is to gather cash and build terrain improvements.
You can also move your limited units around the world, mostly for sightseeing.
The Neutrals are an island of civilised types, in a sea of boorish bullies.
Feel free to choose one and post your choice of civ to be playtested here...!
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AGRICOLA
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Canadian bush & Florida
Feb 2003
time: 00:20
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Admiral of the Seven Seas Curtsibling
A great sailor who went down with his ship.
I would like to give the USA a try.
May I request a bit of inside info. Will the scen allow me to fulfil the Amerian Manifest Destiny . . . . . . from the Gulf of Mexico to Hudson Bay? Seems that I'm a bit of a historical revanchist in my thinking. None of this sharing a continent which is obviously meant to be American!
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beingofone
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U.S.A.
Apr 2003
time: 05:20
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quote:
as the US there is a situation in the |
A Patton event?
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Sarsstock
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Are you suggesting there is somehow a way to defeat both Hitler and Stalin at the same time Curt? That would be interesting indeed.
By the looks of things there is no need to humbly push for more screenshots as it looks like the final product is nearly complete. I am curious just what the end date for this scenario is? Fall of 1946 perhaps?
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