The ACDC returns in 2025! 17-19 January 2025 we'll gather online for a variety of games and chats all weekend long
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Sci-fi & Fantasy Warfare / Re: Frostpunk 2
« Last post by bob48 on Today at 06:59:07 AM »Didn't play 1. Never appealed to me for some reason.
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Sci-fi & Fantasy Warfare / Re: Warhammer 3!
« Last post by bob48 on Today at 06:58:28 AM »NO! GW have taken more than enough money off me in the past.
'Sharn't - so there
'Sharn't - so there
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Pre-Gunpowder / Re: Field of Glory: Kingdoms
« Last post by Undercovergeek on Today at 05:19:46 AM »Not yet - I’ve bounced off all let’s plays so far and I don’t know why - it just doesn’t press all my buttons
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Sci-fi & Fantasy Warfare / Re: Warhammer 3!
« Last post by Undercovergeek on Today at 05:18:36 AM »It was upgrading to this from 2 that had my wallet tingling for hardware upgrades
I was completely underwhelmed on release but as you say it’s gotten better and better with every update - it’s on the list but not at the top
I was completely underwhelmed on release but as you say it’s gotten better and better with every update - it’s on the list but not at the top
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Intel Dump / Re: Wargame Design Studio News Thread + Latest Sale Titles
« Last post by rahamy on Today at 04:51:10 AM »And now something completely new... a preview of the next installment in the Musket & Pike series - War of the Austrian Succession! Head on over to todays blog post to read all about it.
https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/war-of-the-austrian-succession-preview
https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/war-of-the-austrian-succession-preview
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Pre-Gunpowder / Re: Field of Glory: Kingdoms
« Last post by Martok on Today at 03:57:11 AM »Is anyone here playing this yet? I plan on picking it up (along with a few other goodies 
) in a few weeks with my anniversary coupon from Matrix/Slitherine.
I've been really looking forward to getting my hands on it for a long time now. It's been at or near the top of my wishlist for over a year.
) in a few weeks with my anniversary coupon from Matrix/Slitherine. I've been really looking forward to getting my hands on it for a long time now. It's been at or near the top of my wishlist for over a year.
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Intel Dump / Re: Consolidated Games-on-Sale Thread
« Last post by Martok on Today at 03:49:56 AM »Oops! I forgot to mention that Field of Glory: Kingdoms is currently is on sale as well (through Monday, Sept. 23). The "Masters Edition" (includes Field of Glory II) has also been discounted.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985050/Field_of_Glory_Kingdoms/
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41870/Field_of_Glory_II_Medieval__Masters_Edition/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985050/Field_of_Glory_Kingdoms/
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41870/Field_of_Glory_II_Medieval__Masters_Edition/
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Sci-fi & Fantasy Warfare / Re: Warhammer 3!
« Last post by Martok on Today at 03:33:42 AM »Similar to historical counterpart, Pharaoh: Dynasties, Warhammer 3 has come quite a ways from its nadir last year (which was also a low point for the franchise in general). Thankfully, CA appears to have actually listened to their player community, and has since made decent strides on improving the game.
The release of Thrones of Decay and accompanying 5.0 update back in April was considered a success, and the devs have since followed up with around a dozen interim patches, including 5.2.3, which just dropped last week (no more waiting having to eons between patch releases!).
https://community.creative-assembly.com/total-war/total-war-warhammer/forums/7-patch-notes-amp-announcements/threads/7037-total-war-warhammer-iii-hotfix-5-2-3?page=1
On top of that, CA also shared with the community some insights on their development processes, along with some of things coming both the 6.0 update, plus the smaller interim patches:
https://community.creative-assembly.com/total-war/total-war-warhammer/blogs/32-total-war-warhammer-iii-dev-chat-on-6-0-interim-patches-what-s-next
I don't know that there was anything particularly earth-shaking that they discussed, but it's nice to see them finally communicating more regularly -- and a bit more openly -- with the players again. It was a change that badly needed to happen.
The release of Thrones of Decay and accompanying 5.0 update back in April was considered a success, and the devs have since followed up with around a dozen interim patches, including 5.2.3, which just dropped last week (no more waiting having to eons between patch releases!).
https://community.creative-assembly.com/total-war/total-war-warhammer/forums/7-patch-notes-amp-announcements/threads/7037-total-war-warhammer-iii-hotfix-5-2-3?page=1
On top of that, CA also shared with the community some insights on their development processes, along with some of things coming both the 6.0 update, plus the smaller interim patches:
https://community.creative-assembly.com/total-war/total-war-warhammer/blogs/32-total-war-warhammer-iii-dev-chat-on-6-0-interim-patches-what-s-next
I don't know that there was anything particularly earth-shaking that they discussed, but it's nice to see them finally communicating more regularly -- and a bit more openly -- with the players again. It was a change that badly needed to happen.
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Sci-fi & Fantasy Warfare / Frostpunk 2
« Last post by Undercovergeek on Today at 01:02:35 AM »https://store.steampowered.com/app/1601580/Frostpunk_2/
Out today
I loved the first one - I know they have taken a different direction with this one and I’m a little torn
There are 2 types of review so far - great ones for those that now appreciate the political wrangling that’s required and having to manage the separate factions
And not great from those that wanted more FP1
One comment I read has been based on the fact that 1 was all about survival but having done that 2 is all about ‘now what?’
Have watched a few hours on YT and for me it looks great - some genuine chin scratching whisky drinking decisions to make when a faction wants something and I like that in a game - may jump
May not not that martok is personally responsible for expanding my wish list by 6 more games
Out today
I loved the first one - I know they have taken a different direction with this one and I’m a little torn
There are 2 types of review so far - great ones for those that now appreciate the political wrangling that’s required and having to manage the separate factions
And not great from those that wanted more FP1
One comment I read has been based on the fact that 1 was all about survival but having done that 2 is all about ‘now what?’
Have watched a few hours on YT and for me it looks great - some genuine chin scratching whisky drinking decisions to make when a faction wants something and I like that in a game - may jump
May not not that martok is personally responsible for expanding my wish list by 6 more games
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4X Gaming / Re: Ephemeris - homeworld meets expanse they say
« Last post by Undercovergeek on Today at 12:55:37 AM »Steam page is finally up, and a new game trailer is out:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3179370/Ephemeris/
Sadly, I may to have give this one a miss, as space games with physics-based combat make me queasy.Still, I genuinely wish the developer success, and I will be keeping an eye on it.
Wha? Seriously? I don’t think you actually fly the ships I think you can just zoom in and watch them do their thing
Had forgotten this - excellent