Totally worth the $100.00!!!

[CSSS]

World in Flames was totally worth the $100.00 I have played this game since the original 1984 version. At one time to play wit ALL the expansions, Politics in Flames and the laminated maps and each counter clipped and silicone so when with put tacky on them to stay put on the wall mounted maps I had over $500.00 invested in the game and days of labor. NOW I turn on the computer, hot seat play with my bud and that is all it cost!

No missing counters, no rules lawyer debates for hours , no intensive labor for set up. Those who complain about the hundred dollar price tag have never played a full game of wIF!

[AxelNL]

ORIGINAL: CSS

World in Flames was totally worth the $100.00 I have played this game since the original 1984 version. At one time to play wit ALL the expansions, Politics in Flames and the laminated maps and each counter clipped and silicone so when with put tacky on them to stay put on the wall mounted maps I had over $500.00 invested in the game and days of labor. NOW I turn on the computer, hot seat play with my bud and that is all it cost!

No missing counters, no rules lawyer debates for hours , no intensive labor for set up. Those who complain about the hundred dollar price tag have never played a full game of wIF!

You are one of the folks this PC-based version was made for! Be aware there are still bugs to iron out, but that is a matter of time.
Nice to read your post. [:)]

[CSSS]

When ever we get a crash there are SO many back up points that it is very easy to restore!

[Empire101]

ORIGINAL: CSS

When ever we get a crash there are SO many back up points that it is very easy to restore!

It is great to read a positive post like this. Welcome to the club CSS, you are really going to enjoy it.

Axel has rightly pointed out the game is'nt entirely 'finished'& polished, but with a game of this magnitude that is hardly surprising. Enjoy your latest aquisition, and as I said to my wife who commented archly on the price tag, ...'this is my last gaming demand....'[:D]

[Numdydar]

And she believes you [X(]?

[MadSlag]

+1

I'm very happy with this purchase and have no regets about the game.

Mike

[petrosian]

Years ago when I was a teenager I bought a board game called Tobruk for about $29, set it all up and tried to play it myself. After a while I just shook my head and wished I had someone to play this with. Now in 2013 I bought a computer game called World in Flames for $99 Set it up, and shook my head and wished I had someone to play it with. I understand how people who had the boardgame believe this is a gift from God. But for someone who has been playing computer wargames since " Clash of Steel", I find it hard to believe a company can release a game in 2013 without a playable AI. And with all the effort trying to get netplay fixed, I don't believe there will ever be a playable, competent AI.

[Empire101]

ORIGINAL: Numdydar

And she believes you [X(]?

Unfortunately I think she has sussed me, is rearming and negotiating an alliance with Poland[:(]

[Numdydar]

Well that makes me feel better [:)] Otherwise I was going to ask if you would share on how you accomplished this worthy goal. When I tell mine this she just rolls her eyes [:D]

As far as the game goes, I too am very happy with it and at the price (with books and shipping). And agree it is a bargin at the price. I told my wife it was my Christmas present, but she still got me something anyway he he [;)]

Petrosian,
There are other games without an AI besides this one btw. Ones that have stated that will NEVER have one versus one that will at least be attempted. Also as far as I know, no game released to date has what I would consider a competent AI. At least one that does not cheat in some way. So if you think WiF is going to have one, you definately bought the wrong game. Even without an AI, I am still enjoying it. I am sorry that you do not feel that way. But that is what makes forums so interesting. The different viewpoints and we can simply agree to disagrre in our views. At least most of the time [:)]

[Big Ed]

It took me a while to pull the trigger. I have to agree it's totally worth the money. The game, books and support have been great.

[dougo33]

ORIGINAL: CSS

World in Flames was totally worth the $100.00 I have played this game since the original 1984 version. At one time to play wit ALL the expansions, Politics in Flames and the laminated maps and each counter clipped and silicone so when with put tacky on them to stay put on the wall mounted maps I had over $500.00 invested in the game and days of labor. NOW I turn on the computer, hot seat play with my bud and that is all it cost!

No missing counters, no rules lawyer debates for hours , no intensive labor for set up. Those who complain about the hundred dollar price tag have never played a full game of wIF!

I made a similar post about the game's value a few weeks ago. I was on the fence due to the price, but am very impressed with the books (and love the DVD with my name on it lol). I am trying to figure out where I hid my copy of 5th edition WIF and add ons. I played the board version for many years and was very happy to get the computerized version. My friends and I used to play until life changed weekly. Now we can play again.

[alexvand]

It's taken me 100 hours to complete one global war game 1939-1945 in solitaire mode. That works out to $1 per hour of fun, and I only played the game all the way through once!

That's quite the value.

Now I'm off to play through the game again trying some new strategies. Eventually I'll be ready to play another human being.

The value of the game only increases as I keep playing it.

[michaelbaldur]

I miss read that ... though you payed 100.000$

[Centuur]

ORIGINAL: michaelbaldur


I miss read that ... though you payed 100.000$

Yes, I did too at first. It's $ 100,--, not the silly way they write figures overseas...[:D]

[Sabre21]

ORIGINAL: alex_van_d

It's taken me 100 hours to complete one global war game 1939-1945 in solitaire mode. That works out to $1 per hour of fun, and I only played the game all the way through once!

That's quite the value.

Now I'm off to play through the game again trying some new strategies. Eventually I'll be ready to play another human being.

The value of the game only increases as I keep playing it.

I reckon the bottom line here is that you enjoyed doing it. For me solitaire was good to learn the game play and try out a few strategies, but having it crash every so often for one thing or another and trying to find work arounds just isn't a lot of fun. Without an AI or functional online capability, this game is collecting dust for the time being.

[Grumkin]

Finally asked my wife to let me buy the game last week. She is the best! no hesitation, just said ok Hon. So far I am enjoying the solitaire mode while I relearn the game. It has been 15 years since I last played the boxed version. I have faith that eventually the net play and AI will get done, guess I am just an optimist. I hope more people will buy the game get involved on the forum, post, and support the game, thank you all for your years of working on this...

[Dabrion]

ORIGINAL: CSS

World in Flames was totally worth the $100.00 I have played this game since the original 1984 version. At one time to play wit ALL the expansions, Politics in Flames and the laminated maps and each counter clipped and silicone so when with put tacky on them to stay put on the wall mounted maps I had over $500.00 invested in the game and days of labor. NOW I turn on the computer, hot seat play with my bud and that is all it cost!

No missing counters, no rules lawyer debates for hours , no intensive labor for set up. Those who complain about the hundred dollar price tag have never played a full game of wIF!

And how does that turn out.. the turning on the computer and starting a game..

[npilgaard]

ORIGINAL: CSS

World in Flames was totally worth the $100.00 I have played this game since the original 1984 version. At one time to play wit ALL the expansions, Politics in Flames and the laminated maps and each counter clipped and silicone so when with put tacky on them to stay put on the wall mounted maps I had over $500.00 invested in the game and days of labor. NOW I turn on the computer, hot seat play with my bud and that is all it cost!

No missing counters, no rules lawyer debates for hours , no intensive labor for set up. Those who complain about the hundred dollar price tag have never played a full game of wIF!

Nice post [:)]