Need some advice

[5_Star]

I have downloaded the demo and ran through the minute tutorial, but I am really struggling with just about everything in the game. I have been playing war games for some years now but this system seems to leave me dumbfounded at every turn.

Is there any decent walk through or guides to be found on this game? I tried the AACW game demo also, but I just felt like I was WAY in over my head in that one too.

I want to take the plunge and purchase BoA2 because from what I have read here it's the easiest of AGEOD's games to learn, but I really also Im just hanging on the fence until I can figure out if the game is just to complicated for me.

I love all the details and the maps are just unbelievable, but to grasp a game like this can be quite overwhelming. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Siekster]

Whatever you do, don't give up!!! I felt the exact same way at first, which was not too long ago, but once you get the system down, it becomes very intuitive and natural... especially for BOA2. I recommend reading the forums, especially the AARs, JadeKing's game vs CristoFireIce taught me a lot as I was learning the ropes.

If I recall correctly, the demo scenario is the 1776 Carolina scenario, which is a tough one, especially as the Brits, so don't feel bad if you struggle at first.

[Taillebois]

I had similar issues. Still can't get a clear win as Brits, but getting darn close. Suggest you try as US, change difficulty to easy, and take fog of war off.

There's a good walkthrough for part of the Napoleon's Campaigns game which is useful for explaining some Ageod game concepts.

In fact I bought these games in the wrong order - AACW NCP BOA2. They are great, even though I'm still rubbish, but I almost gave up with AACW as I couldn't get the hang of it till I changed everything to easy. Nothing like a win to cheer you up.

Now of course there's simply not enough time to play all the games I've got. So I jump from one to another and barely scratch the surface of any of them. But they look nice.

[5_Star]

Well I have been getting some better results changing the game difficulty and opening the fog of war just to see what the A.I. is doing. I'm starting to get the hang of it, and I love the detail of the game. It will be quite a learning curve, but I think the more I play, the more comfortable I am getting with the system.

One question though. I think the most recent demo version has a different scenario then the Carolinas. It seems to be the very beginning of the full WiA campaign, just the first year is available for play. I.E.: Boston is under siege by the Colonials, and the British forces are locked for two turns. Is this how the Carolina scenario starts?

Being sort of new to this period of war I'm not sure. (I am from America, just haven't played many war games from this period, because of the lack there of) It's a great period though and I have been wanting a decent game for along time, hopefully this fits the bill.

Reading through the few AAR's posted also showed me the importance of maneuver in games of these types. It's just that it's not very easy to move through wilderness and it takes it's toll on your troops if you don't rest them properly. (something I have found out the hard way :bonk

[lodilefty]

Well I have been getting some better results changing the game difficulty and opening the fog of war just to see what the A.I. is doing. I'm starting to get the hang of it, and I love the detail of the game. It will be quite a learning curve, but I think the more I play, the more comfortable I am getting with the system.

One question though. I think the most recent demo version has a different scenario then the Carolinas. It seems to be the very beginning of the full WiA campaign, just the first year is available for play. I.E.: Boston is under siege by the Colonials, and the British forces are locked for two turns. Is this how the Carolina scenario starts?

Being sort of new to this period of war I'm not sure. (I am from America, just haven't played many war games from this period, because of the lack there of) It's a great period though and I have been wanting a decent game for along time, hopefully this fits the bill.

Reading through the few AAR's posted also showed me the importance of maneuver in games of these types. It's just that it's not very easy to move through wilderness and it takes it's toll on your troops if you don't rest them properly. (something I have found out the hard way :bonk

Yes, you've loaded the 1775 Full Campaign. I can't recall if the actual 1776 Carolinas is in the demo....

[Siekster]

Hmmm.... you may be right. I thought I played the demo, but it's possible I played the tutorial which I could have sworn was from the Carolina 1776 scenario.

[ird]

I own NCP and ACW and whilst I feel that BOA2 is certainly easier regarding army composition, it is far more critical that you take care of your troops. In the other 2 games you can get away with the odd defeat in battle but in the wide open spaces of BOA2 you need to make sure that you are in a good position when you go into battle because you cannot afford to lose men unnecessarily.
Like all AGEOD games, BOA2 is one where you are always uncovering new things and you will probably pick up far more from the forums than the manual. Post any questions you have on the forums and somebody will help you in no time

[Obediah]

In the demo, you have both the Tutorial (1776)(Brit only) & the same 1776 Southern campaign (Amer OR Brit), 2/1776-6/1776. Obviously, the Tutorial is considerably easier; the Amer AI in it is NOT too sharp. You also have a Northern campaign, 4/1775-4/1776 (part of the complete Rev War game).

[5_Star]

Well I purchased the full version of the game, and so far it's been a blast!

This game has that magical just one more turn effect once you understand how it works (barely scratched the surface so far). I'm starting out small with the short turn scenarios, once I get the hang of both sides in those I will try my hand at a full campaign.

Great attention to detail by the way, the game really makes you feel part of the history.

[arsan]

Glad you like it!

Don't hesitate asking questions and doubts around here.
We don't know everything, but will try our best!
Regards!

PS: for a medium sized and very fun scenario after you have played some small ones i recommend the Montcalm scenario "Master of Carillon"
Very good one to learn to use irregulars and ambush around if you play as the French.

[5_Star]

Thanks for the advice on the Montcalm scenario, I just finished it against the default settings for the AI.

I have a question about what settings are the best for a little more of a challenge?

Or should I just use the default settings and try out the 1755 full scenario?

The reason I ask is, I bet the AI pretty soundly as the French in the Montcalm scenario. (Held all the Objectives and had 3 over the required strategic cities).

I want to try the full campaign next because I feel much more comfortable with the system.