A few Histwar questions

[dandyking]

Wow! the graphics in the first video look enhanced, are there any mods at work there?

[thilio]

Only Jacquinot can answer that. Probably mods madrussianground (or madrussianterrain) and new uniforms (madrussian or JMM new version)

[Duke of Earl]

Bonjour dandyking,

First question:
From the HistWar : Les Grognards website :

"A demo is available. You can download it :  ftp://histwargames.com/HistWar-Demo-install.exe

Direct download : No password required. If you are asked for one, click «Cancel»".

If further problems, let me know for more analysis of download problem. Demo link  problem is being fixed at server, a little more patience, please ....  I also got same 'white screen' after clicking 'cancel' on 2 password boxes when I tried this link. (both here and at website Demo page) ....

Second question:

DEMO graphics are, imho, very,very good for this DEMO, but remember, dated to release of the DEMO. But, current GAME graphics (latest Patch  v.o3b, if correct) are as up-to-date, realistic and authentic as the dedicated developer (oops! and many beta testers) and many talented modders can make them; and more, graphics are still in evolution.  

GAME: Be prepared to become very immersed, be amazed at the sophisticated in-game IA (AI) that allows you to conduct field /campaign operations from a C-in-C perspective (it easily simulates division, brigade, regiment, company, even peloton! commanders - and some you get to choose!) and visit the official (and unofficial) Depots for patches and mods often.  You will quickly see that HW:LG is very deep (as deep as you want it to be, your choice); CAUTION: The learning curve can be very long (or short) on GUI (depends), but many have successfully made the climb (GUI is functional & designed with player input) .... game manual is very helpful reference and easily available ....  

SUPPORT: Imho, some of the BEST and most timely to be found ANYWHERE, even a dedicated off-forum site (REDMINE) for players to report in-game bugs direct to developer; next, this Forum and everyone on it - of which I am immensely proud to play a small part as modérateur; next, several most excellant MP gaming clubs (custom scenarios & campaigns) and Modding groups; last, the HW:LG community members (only about 2,619 of us), most fine fellows (and all good grognards) in my book  ....

I just hope my old PC and OS (XP) can still keep up with all the changes to come ....  

Cordialement, DoE

DEMO link is now active .... no password  requested ....  

Cordialement, DoE

[dandyking]

Thanks for the update. I am playing the demo and the first thing that frustrates me is the AI of the various units. I know this is not a micromanagement game, but can it be? Is there a way for me to dictate the actions of my subordinate units directly?

[Jacquinot]

Wow! the graphics in the first video look enhanced, are there any mods at work there?

In video i use MadRussianGround Lt1 mod, ez3Dunits mod, explosion mod for 03bRc4 patch and my summer trees. Gamma on and scale 1\2.

[Duke of Earl]

Thanks for the update. I am playing the demo and the first thing that frustrates me is the AI of the various units. I know this is not a micromanagement game, but can it be? Is there a way for me to dictate the actions of my subordinate units directly?

Bonjour dandyking,

Aside from subordinate unit (i.e. Regiment, Battery) detachment orders (in a separate Menu list) .... not very much 'micromanagement' in demo (maybe a 'Scout' order to cavalry unit or "Fire on Zone' order to cannon unit, or so?) ....  

Demo is meant to demonstrate the 'big picture' (panoramic? - grand tactical?) style of Napoleonic gameplay in the full game (realistic & accurate to the time-frame), which can be frustrating from a 'hands-on-everything-all-the-time' approach (especially when 'Fog of War' is added) .... the AI is sometimes difficult to trust (or understand) ....  

One must understand .... this is a small development team project of many years.... with assistance of many volunteer beta testers ....  more division and brigade specific orders may be added in future .... when, I don't know yet, still in development I hear ....  

For a little more insight on gameplay style, please read these discussion threads:  

http://www.histwar.org/forum/index.php/topic,5503.0.html

http://www.histwar.org/forum/index.php/topic,6606.0.html ....  

Cordialement, DoE

[AnkLrd]

i wonder if pbem games produce any .sav battle replays in host's Bataille folder like tcp/ip games or not? i cant find it tbh.