Can you have fun solo with the skirmish mode?

[jack54]

I'm having so much fun with Pike and Shot in skirmish mode against the AI, I was wondering if this was similar. I realize it's a different setting with different units and such but I think I
really like the system or engine. I'm not a great player so it doesn't have to be awesome, just active and fun to play against.

Thanks!

Edit: I should mention I'm interested in the PC version...

[aaatoysandmore]

Sure it's fun in the skirmish mode but don't expect Pike n Shot AI out of it. It's not as bad as FOG (Field of Glory) but it isn't the best thing this side of Nehi Grape either (ai wise that is). [:D]

[jack54]

Thanks....[:)]

I'm not expecting Pike&Shot as long as it's entertaining.

[Tac2i]

I play skirmish games all the time. You can even play them on the game server as well.

[aaatoysandmore]

All new games should have skirmish mode and random campaigns and setups. I don't know who started random but I can't get enough of it now. I can't really play a pre-made scenario or campaign anymore.

[JosephM]

I'd recommend this, especially if you like the feel of Pike and Shot. BA2 is faster paced - the tanks are individual tanks and the infantry have 5 guys at the most, but due to the partial damage, armour facing and other aspects it is also as in depth. I probably prefer P&S as I prefer the era (waiting for a medieval or ancient version) to the modern era, but BA2 is as fun. The two sides have very different playstyles, and each side has two campaigns, so different difficulties. Then with Skirmish mode and Multiplayer, there is a lot to get through. Then there is the editor and the modding capabilities once you are finally bored with the inclusive content.

aaatoysandmore, I am still slugging through the first Soviet campaign when I'm not playing P&S (stuck on the siege of Bristol in P&S) so still three campaigns to go, and then there'll be the expansions by the time I'm done. I can't see me on Skirmish mode for at least a year.

[aaatoysandmore]

ORIGINAL: Joseph M

I'd recommend this, especially if you like the feel of Pike and Shot. BA2 is faster paced - the tanks are individual tanks and the infantry have 5 guys at the most, but due to the partial damage, armour facing and other aspects it is also as in depth. I probably prefer P&S as I prefer the era (waiting for a medieval or ancient version) to the modern era, but BA2 is as fun. The two sides have very different playstyles, and each side has two campaigns, so different difficulties. Then with Skirmish mode and Multiplayer, there is a lot to get through. Then there is the editor and the modding capabilities once you are finally bored with the inclusive content.

aaatoysandmore, I am still slugging through the first Soviet campaign when I'm not playing P&S (stuck on the siege of Bristol in P&S) so still three campaigns to go, and then there'll be the expansions by the time I'm done. I can't see me on Skirmish mode for at least a year.

We're like the opposite. I can't see me playing the campaign mode or individual premade scenario's ever. They get to samey too fast for me now. Perhaps a once through sometime but premades are not my cup of tea in any game.

[JosephM]

Yes, it would appear so. There are those who never even play Singleplayer, instead just jumping straight into Multiplayer, but I'm a bit of a completionist so I always complete the Singleplayer before moving on to the Skirmish or Multiplayer modes. Also, I don't deem a map finished until I have all the achievements unlocked on the hardest difficulty setting (but this might be why I don't like achievements in games).

[jack54]

Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.

[aaatoysandmore]

ORIGINAL: jack54

Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.

Another good...no GREAT game with this engine is "HELL" Jack. I think you would like it too if you get into fantasy units. I'm really enjoying it.

[jack54]

ORIGINAL: aaatoysandmore

ORIGINAL: jack54

Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.

Another good...no GREAT game with this engine is "HELL" Jack. I think you would like it too if you get into fantasy units. I'm really enjoying it.

Thanks... I picked 'HELL' up on release...a very nice game! They added Skirmish mode after the initial release which really put it over the top, at least for me..

[aaatoysandmore]

ORIGINAL: jack54

ORIGINAL: aaatoysandmore

ORIGINAL: jack54

Thanks for the reply's... I picked this up during the 'Easter' sale and definitely enjoying it.

Another good...no GREAT game with this engine is "HELL" Jack. I think you would like it too if you get into fantasy units. I'm really enjoying it.

Thanks... I picked 'HELL' up on release...a very nice game! They added Skirmish mode after the initial release which really put it over the top, at least for me..

Yes, it was the added skirmish mode that got me interested in the game and since I've never regretted buying it. I just wish it had more support and advertising as the forum is dead and nobody to discuss how great the game is. I discovered how to handicap myself in custom builds. Say you make a 500pt game well both you and the ai get 500 points you just only use 250 and the ai will still use 500. [:)]