Is there a Discord to quickly answer questions and where to start.

[Larsenex]

Greetings,
I have not played grand strategy such as this and wanted to know where I can go to 1) learn the basics, 2) find others to ask questions about mechanix and gameplay.
I have played Advanced Squad Leader since the early 90s and love its complexity and variability. Does War in the East 2 have variable outcomes, or is the final game always resolved the same? In ASL, we have scenarios, and either side can win if the balance is roughly 50/50 or even 60/40 if you are a good player and can work terrain.
Does this community here or elsewhere have a discord I can add to chat with?
Where can I start to read/view how to play and get started with this game?
Lastly, there are two fronts with this author, East and West. I was going to start with the Eastern Front but was curious if the Western Front was better.

Thanks for your patience.

Larsenex

[06 Maestro]

There are several guys that make YouTube vids which are very helpful. Two of them are still posting informative videos of the game--there are dozens--and those are needed.

There is a discord site but have not joined it. I may. I just recently bought this game--it is a bit on the "deep" side.

[DekeFentle]

Quick question thread...

https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/view ... 6&t=365472

Discord server, scroll up...

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Play the tutorial, play some scenarios, read and re-read the manual. Take a look at the AAR thread(s) The level of challenge this opus represents is daunting and rewarding...