Impromptu Games

Will we be playing the new WL game tomorrow saturday?

I was more thinking along the lines of "tonight AND tomorrow"

I've got friends coming over this weekend so many not get much time to play. I wasn't able to last night due to having a ton of laundry and cleaning to do.

I *might* be able to make a game tonight but it's doubtful. More chance of me being free Sunday night. Saturday is a definite no.

I can play Saturday and Sunday for sure.

Hello Gentlemen, I can play on saturday. Pepe has promised me at least a brigade

I *think* I can play Saturday. My first for a while, and looking forward to it.

Martin (J)

The way I see the strategic situation, it will be almost impossible for me to play today, saturday and sunday should be OK.

sounds like I have to play against myself tonight - what a shame... that'll be boring

I'll be in TS around 2000BST if someone changes his mind

I finished all my chores and dropped into TS just now to find no-one there. I was shocked.

Can't do tomorrow but will be there Sunday unless the SO causes grief.

While we are on the subject, during testing are there any house rules we think are worth having? I assume HITS at 2 yds is a no-no for now, so do we fix it at 50 yds? Anything else obvious like trees always on? What about the radar? Should we use this opportunity to always recommend its turned off? Generals at 250 yds?

Saturday could be good for me. Maybe possibly tonight. I do not have the new SOW Waterloo yet. So will there be any "old" mod games?

Hi Pat.

Probably not for the moment. I think everyone is keen to play the new game and give feedback on mod potential. That is our focus for now.

The Peninsular Campaign will continue with SoW:GB KS Nap Mod for now. I still have a few techy things to clear up on that though before the next turn is run.

we actually played with 10 yards last night - and it worked just fine - at least for me... noone complained as far as I heard.

I even tried to stay lower and it didn't really make a difference... all I can suggest - find some high ground and do NOT micromanage - then all is well with HITS...

Pat I think I have the Scenario Generator figured out we can try that tomorrow early or in the pm if you want. Let me know.

What is up today? WL I figure but just wanted to confirm so I could plan if you are going to do the KS NAP.

We will be playing the new game today. Sorry.

I don't blame you . LOL

Very nice battle today, thanks all Gentlemen

It was a good battle.  We had 7 players in a co-op fight.  I think the new arrow helps a bit.  With the camera height at 10 yd. it gives just enough perspective to see the arrow and which way it is pointed.

This was a sandbox battle with a LOT of cavalry.  The AI did a credible job with it.  It prioritized, (spelled correctly), opposing cavalry and also worked well with friendly infantry and artillery to force the enemy into squares.  It's obvious some bit of work went into this feature.  Beefing up its offensive power against retreating troops will make it an intimidating force on the field.

Here's a few shots I took.  The corps begins to deploy.


The battle begins


This was a bad day for that French square


Happiness is having the corps reserve artillery


This is not a sight you want to see


The sprites are remarkably crisp

This was a fun battle.

Playing at 10 yards from the saddle makes a big difference -- so much easier to select units and move your officer.

Nice pics, Kevin

Glad it went well. I'm sure I can live with the 10yds height setting, for now at least. I wonder if having the camera that little bit higher might represent superior real life vision. Hill height in games tend to be slightly exaggerated, anyway.

I would like to try your new destination pointer. Is it still flat on the ground? Do we need to try any other designs?

Very nice battle today, thanks all Gentlemen cheers

Glad you enjoyed it Andreu. There's HITS action here every weekend.

Really nice pics Kevin. Please post them on NSDs site under a new thread "KS Hits MP games"  - with a link to here

I would like to try your new destination pointer. Is it still flat on the ground? Do we need to try any other designs?

It is parallel to the ground but raised a bit. When you are close to it, it is easy to see which way it points. Far away, I zoom in on it and can clearly see it and rotate it if need be. The 10 yd. elevation makes a big difference in seeing it. That really doesn't detract from the playing experience. In fact it sometimes helps with seeing around the ubiquitous flag that is always in your face at a critical time.

I also took the liberty to get rid of the horrible rotating gold wreath that surrounds the unit you select. Sorry, but it had to go.

I don't have anything new to test today. I've mostly completed the porting of the KS mod, without portraits or a new toolbar, to the new game. I should be able to upload it later this week. The arrow mod will be part of this, of course.

I just have to ask KS Napoleon mod or KS Napoleon mod 2.0 for todays game?? 

I assume KS Napoleon mod 2.0 if not please let me know.

Now that the modester is on it I shall purchase it in a couple of weeks.

I've mostly completed the porting of the KS mod, without portraits or a new toolbar, to the new game. I should be able to upload it later this week.

Amazing news. Thanks. The Order of St Digby with rabbit pellet clusters and dried seaweed is well-deserved.