Like Franchot surmises, those archers in that mission start off on what's considered a wall, giving them +1 to Accuracy, +1 Evasion, and +2 to Range on their bows. So, in theory they can still harass you at 10 spaces and make pincushions of your necromancers. [;)]

<t> Any NPC (even from same faction) is automatically an enemy unless tagged with the one tag that turns it into a friendly (but non-player controlled) unit. This nicely allows for missions where you fight members of your own kind (good for story missions).<br/> <br/> The editor is nice, easy to use...

<r> For anyone considering Drums of War, I would <I><s>[i]</s>seriously<e>[/i]</e></I> recommend trying the old <LINK link="http://www.gamershell.com/download_98265.shtml"><s>[link=http://www.gamershell.com/download_98265.shtml]</s>DEMO<e>[/link]</e></LINK> first. It's an early build, but it's not f...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: toddtreadway<br/> <br/> So, aside from the game resolution, is the game fun? Are there interesting decisions to be made? What is the gameplay like? <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> <br/> Well, bad first impressions have given away to some appreciation of the game and some f...

<t> However I may feel with a few more hours of Drums of War under my belt, this game certainly does not give off a good first impression.<br/> <br/> Despite some poor opinions earlier today, I broke down and picked it up because I used to love somewhat lite tactical battle games going back to the d...

<t> Is it worth $50 today? Let me put it this way: I bought a physical copy of this game ages ago and recently have had an itching to play it again (it's one of those rare games you can keep coming back to), but can't find my media anymore. Even at $50, I am VERY tempted to just buy it again, that's...

I'm assuming it means it feels like you're wading through spreadsheets?

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: MisterBoats<br/> <br/> Would it be entirely impossible to produce a Napoleon: Total War ? I played Rome TW to death and I think it could be adapted to the 1800's fairly easily.<br/> <br/> <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> <br/> Empire: Total War is currently slated to come o...

<r> Congrats on a very smart move. This is easily a game that one takes a look at one or two non-menu screenshots and goes, "Is this some kind of Apple II port?" and dismisses <I><s>[i]</s>(for the record, I'm not criticizing)<e>[/i]</e></I>. Plus it's a hard game to describe ("Sorta like a highly a...

<r> I get the impression that (at least the actual combat sections) were graphically designed to invoke a simplied heads down display look and as such I approve of the plain, black void and the simple, one or two color icons for everything. Now, if we're talking sprucing up the game/squadron mainten...

<r> One thing I noticed that seems common on these scenarios (which seem to work fine... haven't put more than a few turns in any yet... was mainly curious about the extent some have changed the graphics, etc) is that when you click on a unit for details, its image only shows the upper left corner o...

As the others have said, the more randomness allowed, the better, so I'm all for starting with a small bit of randomness, especially if it's an optional thing.

<r> I voted 'no'. <br/> <br/> Realistically, our Hornets <I><s>[i]</s>SHOULD<e>[/i]</e></I> be able to leave the area early. They should also be able to loiter a bit longer to either finish the job or cause extra damage. And, should the flight leader see a wall of AA that will mostly likely take dow...

<t> Having never played the board game (my closest experience with Mr. Verssen's games is Battlefront's 'Down in Flames' adapted game), I don't know what comes from where, but I do concur that having user-created characters would add to the game, both in making it seem a bit more fresh each time and...

<t> I generally use one direction with the following exceptions: <br/> <br/> 1) As in jureidinim's case, if I see a potential troublesome target that doesn't work for my main approach and I have a (hopefully) fast guy who might be able to take it out without deviating more planes off the main target...

<t> I suppose its imitating the board game that way, but it does seems sort of silly that my squadron can swoop in, lay waste to&nbsp;their target by the end of round 2 and then have to loiter at the edge of the target zone as if gawking at their handiwork for two more turns. If through luck, pl...

<r> So pilots have a fixed upgrade tree? That's a little disappointing. It would be cool if someone like Package leveled up and, due to really lucky rolls, suddenly became a star or someone like Wedge whom you're hoping becomes deadlier wallows with just a slight improvement. Granted, leveling up do...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Krasny<br/> <br/> but the info is in a handy ingame ? window<br/> <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> <br/> Yep. I HIGHLY recommend everyone who's gets Hornet Leader to press the <B><s>[b]</s>?<e>[/b]</e></B> button on every screen they haven't been to yet. The manual has most...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: bssybeep<br/> <br/> Nice game.  I always wanted to try out the HL2 boardgame but didn't feel like dealing with the admin part of the game.  So the PC version with AI is right up my alley.  One nice addition (related to graphics) would be when you are arming your Ho...