<r> Should (or does) the AI take into account the following when declaring war<br/> [ol][*]Natural alliance modifiers[*]Who is the dominant/rampaging land power in Europe at present. Perhaps % level of VP towards winning total modified by relative land strength.[*]That the web of alliances and decla...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: zaquex<br/> <br/> "After the resolution of a combat round, a player with a guard or grenadier corps may choose to “commit the guard” for the next round. A player may do this only once per day of combat."<br/> <br/> No, the Guard cant be commited before the first ro...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: lavisj<br/> <br/> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: AusGamer<br/> <br/> I don't like not being able to use depot supply after force marching. It does'nt make any sense to me. Especially when invasion supply can be used. <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> <br/> Well, actually it ...

<t> All the above ring true and offer valuable advice. <br/> <br/> For me, I tend to like bold choices- that I may die with a sword in my hand.<br/> <br/> Further,<br/> <br/> Outflank looks nice on defense with a good leader.<br/> <br/> Probe is a safe attack but falls a part with a counter attack.<...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Suvorov928<br/> <br/> We played with the optional rules for making Sweden a playable major power in a F2F game once, and we hated that game. Worst game we ever played. I believe the optional rules for Sweden was in a copy of the General Magazine published by Avalon...

I cant think of many games with AI that leaves me satisfied.

May be a miracle will occur for his one.

The addition of uncontrolled major power rules (improved) would be high on my list of value adding additions.

I like those rules but the Nizami Cedid looks impossible and a heart breaker. Imagining going through 11 months just to get a city taken in the last month and having all that work undone. The siege stuff looks good. Did Turkey use regulars for garrisons historically or provincial troops?

Oh no!

You have fish breath as well!

Hi Thomas

It appears I shall have to learn the art of patience.

Something we are all no stranger to.

<t> Fascinating,<br/> <br/> So apart from Russia being able to send it's troops through the German states there is no immediate Land combat looming.<br/> <br/> Its a pity French horse training could not get Spain as an ally and go the Battle of Trafalgar!<br/> <br/> -Could the combined Spanish / Fre...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Arinvald<br/> <br/> Thanks for the comments. There is so much to consider for each power. I guess that is what makes the game such a fun classic. Time to re-read the rules in preparation for my first game. I must admit that the prospect is rather daunting. I feel l...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins<br/> <br/> Allow me to say for the first and hopefully last time to everyone in this thread, NO POLITICS. We are all wargamers, let's focus on what unites us! <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> <br/> Why this is censorship most foul<br/> And tyranny of the highest...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Johnnie<br/> <br/> Anyone care to say how this game will play solo. I only play with myself (to coin a phrase). <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> <br/> When you can beat the computer consistently and need more of a challenge will you consider multiplayer?<br/> <br/> </r>

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Arinvald<br/> <br/> I have not played the boardgame, so maybe I'm completely off the mark here, but I think playing Spain and Turkey will be quite fun. I certainly will not try to tackle France of Britain for my maiden voyage since I don't want to foul up everyone'...

If a 'Kilingon' version does not come out

I shall be sorely disappointed

And revise my decision to buy this game!

And Chinese and Russian

Now there is a market for us!

Oh the above article supports your contention entirely.

Thats one word i will never spell wrong again.

Which country do you want to go?

Have you played the board game?

Now is the waterloo of our discontent made glorious summer!

By this the son of Austerlitz!

ORIGINAL: Grollub

1808-1809. That's the war when we lost Finland for good.

Soon will come your chance to change all that.

The Russian bear will pay for his trespasses!

<t> [Q] From Steve Gearhart: “Where does the term baited breath come from, as in: ‘I am waiting with baited breath for your answer’?”<br/> <br/> [A] The correct spelling is actually bated breath but it’s so common these days to see it written as baited breath that there’s every chance it will soon b...