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> > > > > > computer hex war games that are good for solo or internet play?
> > > > Preferably
> > > > > > Napoleanic, American Revolution, or American Civil War.
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> > >
> > > > > HPS has a series in each of those flavors.
http://www.hpssims.com/
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> > >
> > > Well a single phase per player turn rather than 3 phases per turn
makes
> a
> > > big difference, among other things.
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> > More phases hardly means a new engine, not even close in fact. Yep,
HPS
> > has three Nappy titles..........and except for graphics, they're the
exact
> > same thing. Same with all the Tiller games via HPS for that matter.
> >
> > Never seen an iota of difference in feel between any of the HPS or BG
> > titles myself, imo. All at the wrong scale too for that matter;
battalion
> > level........ah yes, the good 'ole "Grand-Tactical" scale, which ends up
> > doing neither well.
> >
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> I never said the engine was new, just reworked and refined. I get the
> feeling that you don't have any of the Nappy series, as you would know
that
> the current engine is the one with the single phase. Since you have so
> much disdain for the games, I can't imagine you spending cash on more than
> one, so I am not sure you are in any place to make commentary on the
> differences within the series.
>
> In another post, you compare Tiller to Campaign for North Africa, which
for
> the El Alamein 42 game, in terms of number of units might just be true.
> However, every Tiller game come with plenty of scenarios, ranging from
> things involving a dozen or so units per side that might take a half hour
to
> whole campaigns taking a hundred hours or more. Campaigns do get played,
> often multiplayer, and to conclusion.
>
> The original poster asked a simple question, he wanted a recommendation
for
> a hex based game based in one of three eras. In this case, Tiller games
> were a legitimate response as they met all of his criteria. While I can
> understand that some people might not find the games to their taste, many
> do. However, what I do not understand is the need on usenet by some
posters
> to bash HPS/Tiller at every opportunity.
<shrug> Its a public ng. And if you're finding HPS getting bashed at
every opportunity, maybe that should tell you something.
And I never said the Tiller games weren't a legitimate response. Just a
poor choice to actually purchase.
p.s. I've bought almost everything HPS ever put out, most likely long
before you even heard of them.