Scourge of War Boards

<r>Chops: Only the rivers are upgraded to have water, the streams are the same.<br/> <br/> The problem with the dark murky texture is that it is representative of a dry streambed (and looks accurate for that purpose), but it doesn't communicate the information that you'd get your boots wet. A blue t...

<t>I took a tour around the place. Fraps shows a significant increase in framerate even with all those trees. Well done!<br/> <br/> And now, my favourite gripe: The water features. The streams still look like dirt roads and are easily confused by someone who doesn't know whats going on. Couldn't you...

Aw, nuts. I've managed to get a couple of friends to play MP with me but only coop versus AI. Yellabellies too scared at the prospect of seeing me on the other side of the field.

Ah, well. I suppose the superior general is he who needs not fight.

Btw, is it just a distribution deal with Matrix or do you get to lend some technical expertise from them as well?

<t>"Multiplayer online combat in several modes, including: Standard opposite sides, cooperative play versus the AI, and play embedded within historical battle scenarios. "<br/> <br/> Does this mean Scripted actions are now possible for AI in multiplayer? As I've understood there has only been dynami...

..or give the job to the community and let it happen as an optional mod. No need for quality assurance with community generated content

It's a time consuming process then?

ooh, shiny! That's definitely a great improvement, even if the infamous submerged confederate ambush tactic becomes possible. Any change for a watery upgrade to the existing maps as well at some point?

How will the water features look like in Chancellorsville? I couldn't help but be disappointed by what was supposed to be antietam creek..

<r>Hmm.. It's difficult to imagine that I'm reading a _research_ paper. The language and content are more like from a blog review, and most of the argumentation is based on the author's own opinions. The game design of wargames is a very fertile topic and I'd like to see more comprehensive research ...