ohh will have a look at it.

Just been thinking back and the only other war/loose strategy game I played was Megalomaniacs(?) back on the Megadrive (or Genesis as I believe it was called in the US). haha

edit - after research it was called Mega Lo Mania

thanks for your help, I will wait for a while to see what is suggested. If nothing comes of it I shall do as you say and play small scenarios....baby steps and all that....... lol

hey guys,

I bought AACW but found it WAY too complicated asI haven't played any war strategy games before.

What would be a good PC game(s) for me to start with to get a good grasp of the basic mechanics and concepts?

Thanks

I agree its a great AAR! I've stated somewhere on one of the threads but I am new to this game and war games so i'm finding the whole thing VERY complicated, but this AAR has really helped me get a better understanding, escpecially when it comes to stragegy as I don't really know about the actual hi...

Banks, this is a fabulous and intriging AAR. There appears to be enough of us following along to make a discussion thread. Obviously the thread is supposed to be off limits to you and Soundoff. It will allow those of us who can't keep our opinions to ourselves somewhere to chat about what is happen...

I am loving reading this and finding it very informative. I am an absolute rank beginner and still find the game very complicated to get the hang of but am getting some ideas here.

Keep it up!

AARRRGHHHH I hear you all cry! :bonk: Hey guys, a complete newbie to both AACW and war/strategy games so PLEASE be gentle with me. I have a question about the difference between units in the game. For example, what's the difference between Line Infantry and Light infantry. What are the pro's & cons ...