Civil War II The Bloody Roads South

[MrFreeze]

Just saw that on matrix Civil.War.II.The.Bloody.Road.South


AGEod’s Civil War II The Bloody Road South provides players with a grand set of new historical campaigns in the era of the American Civil War. This expansion uses the latest game patch (1.03) for enhanced gameplay and requires ownership of the original Civil War II game. This is not a standalone product.

The expansion pack includes two battles scenarios, focusing on the turning points of the Civil War: the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Atlanta.

It also includes two grand scenarios dedicated to year 1862 in both Eastern and Western fronts.

There are also three Grand Campaigns spanning a wider timeframe and covering the entire front of the war.

All scenarios can be played from both the Confederate and Union sides.

Here is a list of playable scenarios:

Battle Scenarios

• 1863 – Thunder at the Crossroads (Battle of Gettysburg)

• 1864 – Make Georgia Howl (Battle of Atlanta)

One Theater Annual Campaign Scenarios

• 1862 – Eastern Theater

• 1862 – Western Theater

Grand Campaigns with all Theaters Scenarios

• 1862-1865 – Struggle for the Heartland

• 1863-1865 – Triumph & Defeat

• 1864-1865 – Bloody Roads South

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[Z74]

I didn't know CW2 had DLCs (are there any others?).

The product is listed as 0 filesize... is out yet? I didn't find the price (still half asleep)...

[fred zeppelin]

Says "coming soon."

They're basically selling as a DLC the rest of the scenarios that came with the base game in AACW. I'm not complaining; I'll gladly buy it. Just noting what it is.

[Aurelin]

The one theatre campaigns just might be the ticket for those who have been burned by the "Send *everything* east and charge."

Having been through that, I'll be playing the AI for the forseeable future.

[Z74]

Nothing wrong in buying the DLC, it's a way to support the dev house and the game itself.
Besides this is a lot more than just a graphic revamp of the old AACW so I say it's well deserved but the term DLC works with Steam... what's the story with matixgames?

[minipol]

I agree, if we don't support the dev's, there won't be anymore titles like this. The market for these kind of games isn't that big.
If you know how much time and effort it takes to develop games, people wouldn't complain.

[Ace]

I always like to compare the price of the game to a movie ticket. Then I measure how much hours of entertainment I get for A $ invested in game, and how much for a 2 hour movie.

[Z74]

I always like to compare the price of the game to a movie ticket. Then I measure how much hours of entertainment I get for A $ invested in game, and how much for a 2 hour movie.

And what you both said finds a concrete application with what happened here yesterday as a famous and historic cinema shut down after 3 decades.
People on the TV were saying: if people watch stupid programs on the TV instead of going to watch good movies at the theaters that's what happens.

We, the customers, make the market.

[Pocus]

Yes, the scenarios had to be overhauled and adapted significantly to CW2, so even if they are not totally new to ACW1 players, they represent a large amount of work for PhilThib. As for me, this DLC should help cover the costs of dispensing patches (which are also including additions like hidden activation and the tentative return of the replay feature).

I know nobody here believes that we are trying to milk players, but just wanted to clarify... This is important that CW2 continue to be patched and improved even if new work is underway for 2014 (should I say new works instead? ) and this pack should greatly helps on this aspect.

[Kensai]

...new work is underway for 2014 (should I say new works instead? ...

Can't wait for the announcements and first developer diaries!

[Lindi]

Yes, the scenarios had to be overhauled and adapted significantly to CW2, so even if they are not totally new to ACW1 players, they represent a large amount of work for PhilThib. As for me, this DLC should help cover the costs of dispensing patches (which are also including additions like hidden activation and the tentative return of the replay feature).

I know nobody here believes that we are trying to milk players, but just wanted to clarify... This is important that CW2 continue to be patched and improved even if new work is underway for 2014 (should I say new works instead? ) and this pack should greatly helps on this aspect.

The futur works use new fight rapport or the old? Because I not very like the fight rapport in AACW2, ( the format of number and not old resume, that kill me )

[GraniteStater]

Yes, the scenarios had to be overhauled and adapted significantly to CW2, so even if they are not totally new to ACW1 players, they represent a large amount of work for PhilThib. As for me, this DLC should help cover the costs of dispensing patches (which are also including additions like hidden activation and the tentative return of the replay feature).

I know nobody here believes that we are trying to milk players, but just wanted to clarify... This is important that CW2 continue to be patched and improved even if new work is underway for 2014 (should I say new works instead? ) and this pack should greatly helps on this aspect.

Thanks, Pocus and the team! Can't wait for an 1862 GC (my fave in AACW).

[fred zeppelin]

Thanks, Pocus and the team! Can't wait for an 1862 GC (my fave in AACW).

Same here.

[Taillebois]

Is there a way to introduce a sort of random scenario generator? Sid Meier's Gettysburg had one.

I've got almost all the AGEOD games but there is always something about a game with only a few scenarios which makes me treat them like a precious supply of ammo. I don't want to use up my ammo. Whereas with a scenario generator - well - I'm just training for the real thing aren't I?

[Z74]

I think I would like a scenario where there's no event scripted and ALL those events are available to the Lincoln and Davis player either as regional or as national decision.

That's how you really make HISTORY. It's not about reproducing it... this scenario should stop at the date of Ft. Sumter and the rest of the events should not take place as they do now. THAT is not about reproducing but by... MAKING history.

[Canon]

Were any modifications made for the 1864 Campaign? Obviously we still want the Confederacy to very difficult, but not unplayable...

[Joe Wheeler]

Im interested in the mentioned 1.03 patch and what it might address/include. The only mention I have seen on it is in the announcement. Of course, I will purchase this day one. Pocus, can you tell us anything?

[marquo]

The notice on MATRIX says it runs with version 1.03 - when is the patch coming out??

[charlesonmission]

Agree with Ace's comment on the 1862 GC, it was great is ACW, looking forward to it here as well.

Charles

[vaalen]

I am happy to pay for the expansion. The Devs deserve all the support we can give them!

[Pocus]

The patch will be out just before or on the same day as the expansion, so I would say in February, it depends if the Matrix QA is happy with the bundle.

As for the patch, in addition to several fixes, it includes several AI improvements, the return of the replay feature but as a console only command (i.e you activate the replay by typing a word, no VCR...) , the addition of the Hidden activation option is also quite enjoyed by the betas (all leaders appear always activated, but their activation roll is in fact performed just before they start proceeding their orders!).

A notable bug fix is an improvement on how ammo are distributed to the troops also.

[minipol]

Will the new patch affect games in progress or will we have to start a new game? I'm thinking mainly about the ammo bug here as I'm bitten by it in my new game...

[Pocus]

The ammo bugfix don't ask for a new game to be restarted. Same for Hidden Activation, Replay. Only new events which should have fired might be a problem.

[Keeler]

the addition of the Hidden activation option is also quite enjoyed by the betas (all leaders appear always activated, but their activation roll is in fact performed just before they start proceeding their orders!).

How does this affect the formation of divisions, corps, and armies? Currently you can't form any of these with unactivated leaders.

[Ol' Choctaw]

How does this affect the formation of divisions, corps, and armies? Currently you can't form any of these with unactivated leaders.

Inactive status only effects Division formation as it stands now.

With hidden activation you can always form divisions, except when leaders are scripted as inactive, usually the turn they arrive on the map.

[veji1]

Pretty cool.

[Keeler]

Inactive status only effects Division formation as it stands now.

With hidden activation you can always form divisions, except when leaders are scripted as inactive, usually the turn they arrive on the map.

Ok. I was thinking of formation under hard activation rules. From what you've described it sounds like it will be easier to form divisions, and nothing has changed regarding corps and armies. Sounds good.

[H Gilmer3]

I've seen in other places the new addition will be ready for February 6th?

[Jeffkle]

Today Matrix has released Civil War II The Bloody Roads South, digital download $19.99. Is Patch coming today?

[khbynum]

I just ordered the hard copy. Thanks AGEod, keep up the good work!