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Yeah I pre-paid for the game back in 2003.:eek: It really came close but the interface was a bit of a chore and I felt like the game was a little thin as far as worldwide events and economics were concerned. I had that game in mind when I mentioned lack of support. It seems like the game could do with a couple more patches and apparently it will get no more love from Frank. The final straw was when I couldn't get an email game going with my opponent overseas. I agree though that the AI was very solid. I wanted so much to love GOA but I simply put it away and eventually let it go as a trade. I occaisionally think of buying it again and giving it another go but it looks like SCWWI may be just what I want.

Personally I am one of those that prefer WWI over WWII. I mean really, WWII has had about the last ounce of juice sqeezed out of it as far as I'm concerned and WWI has only been given a gentle squeeze. WWI truely changed the world and was the end of an era and led directly to WWII. Much too important and epic for such slight treatment. I have played all of the WWI games that have been released over the last few years but they have all been lacking imo. France '14 is excellent but only plays at an operational level and I really crave strategic level gaming for WWI. Others have been close but suffered from lack of support or attempted too much and fell under their own weight. This game looks and sounds like it might just reach the sweet spot so I am anxiously looking forward to it.

You are really trying to crush my spirits. I maintain that the game will be released before the leaves fall.

Certainly not anything approaching that of WWII but Air Power did play an important role on WWI. Even strategic bombing got a bit of a workout.

Oh Snowstorm, why are you raining on my dreams for an unexpected Christmas gift? I am sure you are correct since it was only just announced but I can dream.

I certainly think that the timing of the announcement and the approaching Christmas season would suggest that the release is immenent.:eek: That is my hope at least. This would make a fine Christmas gift for myself and one which I richly deseserve.

Ahh, this looks very interesting. I will certainly be keeping my eyes on this.