Birth of America 2 (Wars in America)

GlobalExplorer · 07-04-08, 05:54 PM

I played the Independence War campaign all day, absolutely wonderful, and I am still only at turn 25/104 or so. Like any v1.00 there are minor glitches, but nothing that impedes playability. First mini patch has already appeared, so far ageod always patches their games until perfection and then they patch them some more.

CaptHawkeye · 07-04-08, 06:08 PM

*sigh* I only wish I could get into these games. Unfortunantly top-down text-box strategy games don't get my attention. I even tried Hearts of Iron 2. Total War has spoiled me. Now if only Pacific Storm would actually be a good game.

Captain Vlad · 07-05-08, 02:40 AM

Are the demos of this and the Civil War game on that site? Couldn't locate them...

GlobalExplorer · 07-05-08, 04:41 AM

ACW demo is here:

http://www.a-acw.com/english/main.html

About Boa2 you're right, a new demo has not yet been announced. There could be more info in this thread: http://www.ageod.com/forums/showthre...highlight=demo

Then there is still the old demo for Boa1, but it is several years old now:
http://www.birth-of-america.com/english/

You could also look around the ageod forums which have a wealth of AARs, gameplay tips and such.

Sailor Steve · 07-05-08, 10:09 AM

I don't like these kinds of games.

(I know, "Why post just to say you don't like it? If you don't like it, go away and leave it to those who do!")

I love board games, especially historical ones. One of the things I like about them is being able to sit down at the table and play against a friend. Playing against the computer is fine if there is visual action going on, or if a real-time 'feel' is necessary.

So, to the reason I posted: do these games have an online option? Can I play against one of you? If so, I've just become very excited. If not, well, they still look pretty cool, and I'm glad they're there, even if not quite my cup of Boston tea.

tedhealy · 07-05-08, 11:47 AM

Don't have this game, but I have several other AGEOD games and you can PBEM in all of them. I thought there was talk of tcp/ip play in this one, but I'm not sure on that.

les green01 · 07-05-08, 10:01 PM

New functionalities
• New in game Replay module allows to see the turn you played (or any other – exchange them with friends!)
• Updater module to check if you play with the latest game version.
• Play-by-email and TCP/IP ARES module
• Improved AI
• Multiple resolutions Interface
so i would take it you can play online with it

07-04-08, 05:54 PM	#1
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I played the Independence War campaign all day, absolutely wonderful, and I am still only at turn 25/104 or so. Like any v1.00 there are minor glitches, but nothing that impedes playability. First mini patch has already appeared, so far ageod always patches their games until perfection and then they patch them some more. __________________

07-05-08, 02:40 AM	#3
Captain Vlad Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pollard, Oklahoma Posts: 679 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Are the demos of this and the Civil War game on that site? Couldn't locate them... __________________ "Stop sounding battlestations just to hear the alarm."

07-05-08, 04:41 AM	#4
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	ACW demo is here: http://www.a-acw.com/english/main.html About Boa2 you're right, a new demo has not yet been announced. There could be more info in this thread: http://www.ageod.com/forums/showthre...highlight=demo Then there is still the old demo for Boa1, but it is several years old now: http://www.birth-of-america.com/english/ You could also look around the ageod forums which have a wealth of AARs, gameplay tips and such. __________________

07-05-08, 10:09 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I don't like these kinds of games. (I know, "Why post just to say you don't like it? If you don't like it, go away and leave it to those who do!") I love board games, especially historical ones. One of the things I like about them is being able to sit down at the table and play against a friend. Playing against the computer is fine if there is visual action going on, or if a real-time 'feel' is necessary. So, to the reason I posted: do these games have an online option? Can I play against one of you? If so, I've just become very excited. If not, well, they still look pretty cool, and I'm glad they're there, even if not quite my cup of Boston tea. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-05-08, 10:01 PM	#7
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	New functionalities • New in game Replay module allows to see the turn you played (or any other – exchange them with friends!) • Updater module to check if you play with the latest game version. • Play-by-email and TCP/IP ARES module • Improved AI • Multiple resolutions Interface so i would take it you can play online with it __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

07-04-08, 06:08 PM	#2
CaptHawkeye Weps Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 354 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	sigh I only wish I could get into these games. Unfortunantly top-down text-box strategy games don't get my attention. I even tried Hearts of Iron 2. Total War has spoiled me. Now if only Pacific Storm would actually be a good game.

07-05-08, 11:47 AM	#6
tedhealy Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA Posts: 772 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Don't have this game, but I have several other AGEOD games and you can PBEM in all of them. I thought there was talk of tcp/ip play in this one, but I'm not sure on that.