Scourge of War Boards

Good to hear from you again, States. The group will be excited to hear you'll be back again soon!

Swinder has introduced some new sprite configurations into an experimental mod (NGCM GamePlay Exp) for us to play with. The graphics requirements are pretty intense and not all machines may run them, but we did successfully play through an 8-player MP battle a few nights ago using it. This is a nice touch given NGCM's use of only historical formations.

In a nutshell, regiments on both sides have distinctive look depending on their theater and other specialty. For example, there are unique sprite configurations for Union Eastern theater, Western theater, Territories, Iron Brigade, Bucktails, Zouaves, etc. Rebel sprite combinations identify Rebel Eastern & Western theaters, Stonewall Brigade, Zouaves, etc.

His sprite combos take advantage of the fine work done in past years by Mark T., Pom, Crikey & Martin James. Thanks, Gentlemen!

Below is a small smattering of some of the looks:

1) A Union Territorial regiment in line. This is the 1st Colorado (looks like they just came up out of the gold mines!)


2) Two Rebel Texas regiments in melee with two Yankee Eastern theater regiments


3) Even the supply wagons and guns get an upgrade. There are individual sprites for different gun models.