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by davesnoke
Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Help improve EAW
Topic: More accurate modelling of British entry into the Great War
Replies: 21
Views: 12501

Entente Treaty

Also, don't forget the treaties which formed the Triple Entente in the first place were still in effect, and if it's one thing GB has always taken seriously, it's treaties. Britain is very much a nation(s) of laws. I believe its agreement with France in 1914 concerned a guarantee of French territor...
by davesnoke
Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: Help improve EAW
Topic: More accurate modelling of British entry into the Great War
Replies: 21
Views: 12501

Gaming v Historical Simulation

I understand the stances taken of possibly keeping Britain out of the war. However, doing so presents certain problems well illustrated in this post. Without British support, the French are pretty much incapable of putting serious pressure on the Germans by themselves, which would lead to the Centr...
by davesnoke
Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: Help improve EAW
Topic: More accurate modelling of British entry into the Great War
Replies: 21
Views: 12501

When I first got the game, I assumed that the campaign with the early start date would include a diplomacy round where nations could try to influence the diplomatic situation before the shooting started. Very disappointed to find, instead, that the early campaign is nothing more than a means to pic...
by davesnoke
Wed Feb 04, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Help improve EAW
Topic: More accurate modelling of British entry into the Great War
Replies: 21
Views: 12501

Not an compelling recommendation for a simulation intended as means to understand history and its potential alternatives. This game requires a large investment of time to play, and I can't believe the designers intended it as a 'beer and pretzels' treatment of the subject. As long as the game offers...
by davesnoke
Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: Help improve EAW
Topic: More accurate modelling of British entry into the Great War
Replies: 21
Views: 12501

I am not sure I can agree with either of you. While Britain did gain some significant support from its home front after the invasion of Belgium, there is almost no documentation that Britain wish to avoid the coming war. To have the scenario play out as you wish, the game would need to back up at l...
by davesnoke
Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:05 am
Forum: Help improve EAW
Topic: More accurate modelling of British entry into the Great War
Replies: 21
Views: 12501

More accurate modelling of British entry into the Great War

If I have one significant complaint regarding EAW, it's the modelling of Britain's entry into the war. If the Germans choose either the Moltke or KronPrinz plans, honor Belgian neutrality, and do NOT invade French territory, I believe it is almost inconceivable that the UK would have entered the war...

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