I Love this Game

[Symple]

Rarely does a game combine small unit density and complex game play, TYW is one such game. I have been playing this game for some time and still 'best play' eludes me.
I am currently in three games (losing as per usual almost in all), but loving the challenges presented.

[Leibst]

Thanks Symple, great to read that.
I promise you that TYW will have a new patch polishing some details and that we will work in last Years scenario.

[Philippeatbay]

And the last flash screen that you see in the latest version of the Ein Feste Burg mod anticipates that (the painting by Gerome).

[Symple]

I actually do not have any idea what you mean by this Philippe at bay?
What is Ein Feste Burg in regard to TYW?

[Philippeatbay]

The Ein Feste Burg mod is described here:

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It replaces the game music with music from the period.

[Symple]

It is always interesting when one thread gets hijacked by a different concern. I am sure for the musically interested this was a nice detour. For me, Thirty Years War is a great wargame. As I always play with sound turned off I have no idea of the above conversation.
This game is almost as grand as chess. Small moves make a difference. For me this era is so critical. This war is why I am in America not Europe. But personal issues aside, this game is so tightly designed that I continue to learn best play and continue to fall short of finding ideal play.
A nice challenge.