They finally have turned the long lasting Beta into an official release.
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2723204
This beta has finally, after more than 4 years , brought me back to TOAW3, since I had some quarrels with readability and presentation of the interface. There now are massive changes to graphical presentation and game mechanisms.
Quote:
Matrix Games and the TOAD Team are thrilled to announce that a new mega-update for The Operational Art of War III is now available. The comprehensive 3.4.0.202 update comes with pages upon pages of improvements, new features, and fixes. Here is just a small overview of the many improvements found in the update: - New turn order rules to equalize the sequence of events and phases for both players. The original turn structure is still available as well.
- A brand new and improved supply system that is much more detailed and realistic than the old system. The original supply system is still available as well.
- New rules to address gamey “ant unit” tactics such as a new system called the Assault Ratio which makes the Attacker Assault Strength value much more realistic.
- Over 50 new community-created scenarios.
- Almost a dozen significant changes to the combat model.
- 40 user interface improvements and optimizations.
- Several graphical enhancements including alternate place name fonts and bitmaps that will scale with zoom level.
- Improved customization and editor functionality – now XML files can be used wherever DLL files are used and more graphical mods are now supported.
- Improved AI.
- More and improved language support.
- Better cheat prevention.
- Many bug fixes.
- Plenty more!
David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “This update includes so many significant and exciting improvements to The Operational Art of War III, it’s practically a new release! The TOAD team has put so much extra detail and shine into this classic wargame with this update that there’s never been a better time to jump on board and try your hand at the premiere simulation of operational warfare! ”
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Size is 212 MB. It's practically a new complete installation.
Get the Update
here.