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I can tell you all for a fact that when the WWII campaign is done... and played on the current map we've been testing with WWI... it will set a new standard and bar for SC. Think of true manuvere on a grand scale and you get the concept. On the flip side... the WWI campaign is terrible fun and due to map size there is a lot of strategy, planning and at times a lot of manuvere. Fun stuff.

I've managed to take Paris twice in early 1915 and 1917. Against those same players I was not able to duplicate that again... seems they learned their lesson. The game slows on the Western front and then speeds up on the Eastern front... You have to be careful as the Central Powers because you do not have the resources to go on the offensive everywhere at once. There are 4 main cash sinks for the Germans... 1. Western Front, 2. Eastern Front, 3. German Navy 4. Diplomacy and Tech. Depending upon what you want to do... you have to balance them very carefully and it is extremely tough. If you are not successful... and put too much effort in one area you will lose. Essentially you have to be patient and plan ahead carefully to achieve long term goals.

Simply amazing photos. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/russia_in_color_a_century_ago.html

Bil, I am glad you enjoy the series. It's great to hear the feedback. The next episode will be out in Feb due to it's size and detail as we get into the fighting. Marc

Episode 3 has just been released. It's been a lot of work and fun in coming. In this episode the Regulars move out under command of Colonel Smith and Major Pitcairn. Dr. Warren dispatches Paul Revere and Billy Dawes to warn Hancock and Adams the regulars were out. Major Mitchell's patrol creates alarm and havoc. Gage's timetable and plan begins to collapse through a series of errors, miscalculations and blunders. This series follows and details the events and people from both sides with passion. The goal is to make History interesting and fun. Episode 4 will see the beginning of the fighting at Lexington and is currently under production. You can find the episode at the hosting page: http://centhistory.libsyn.com/webpage Itunes should have Episode 3 up in 2 or 3 days. You can subscribe to the show and it will automatically download. Zune... same deal. I hope you enjoy, Marc

It gives you a bit of perspective doesn't it?

Some very cool pictures and a history of the color photo. http://www.vincelewis.net/ww1.html and these too http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/ Enjoy abu

That was a good one.

Take it from me... the game is way better than La Grande Guerre... Tactically I find the game much more challengeing and fun than any war strategy game I have played in a long long time. It is very addictive... especially in it's pvp format. Hubert has really done a very fine job.

I agree with Al.

Try playing a player... the game is much more of a challenge.

Supply is an issue. Take a lot at the supply and readiness level of the unit. Bring in an HQ to help you move further.

As a beta tester... without giving anything away I can simply tell you that Hubert has outdone himself with this game. It is incredibly fun, fantastic and very thought provoking strategy wise.

Check out these modern day photos superimposed with photos from WWII. Very cool stuff. http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-ghosts-of-world-war-iis

The second podcast episode of my series on the start of the American Revolution on April 19th, 1775 has been released. You can find both the first and second episodes on the host page below: http://centhistory.libsyn.com/webpage Itunes is still updating (takes a bit of time to load) Expect the second episode to be up on Itunes in less than a week. You can find my series on itunes by searching 2 Cent History. Episode 3 will be released before December 20th. I've spent a year researching this topic so please let me know what you think and thank you for everyone who emailed me feedback and kind words from the first episode. I hope you enjoy.

The podcast episode is now officially up on ITunes. So if you are concerned about opening an unknown file you can go there and do a search in the itunes store: 2 Cent History or http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2-cent-history/id404326220 I hope you enjoy. Thank you all for those who sent me an email and kind words abu

Long time Strategic Command Player and fan here. I just began a history podcast. It's completely free and I am doing it simply for fun. Call it a misplaced degree in History that I've rarely used till now. This project took a year to research and there are some really cool stories I managed to uncover in some very unique and dusty old libraries. The first episode is part 1 of 5 focusing on the events surrounding the start of the American Revolution on April 19th, 1775. Future episodes will focus on events from Modern to Ancient times. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Episode 1: Shot Heard Round the World http://centhistory.libsyn.com/rss Hope you enjoy, abu

Who said this is the last chapter?

Japinard, I think you will really love this version of SC. It's the best yet and multi-player there is no other WWII game out there that can match the strategy and planning. There are a lot of improvements but the game still feels and works like the old one. Enjoy

Jon, I will get you a turn today.

You need to do this carefully because you are inviting the enemy to smack said naval unit hard.

I will glady send you a turn after the next patch comes out and let you test out your strategies on my Axis play.

I am curious how many people in pvp move U-Boats into the Indian ocean? 1,2 the entire U-Boat fleet when the UK gets too many DDs? I tend to move them all down there. Seems like it takes the UK awhile to respond once you do it. Anyone have any different strategies for U-Boat deployments?

enjoy the game jarhe... it's very worth buying.

I find supply has a big impact on this... and you have to manage your units carefully.