I was wondering whether in this game some kind of grand planes choice will be given - similar to that one that happens in EAW - with players choosing war planes
For example France being able to choose historical opening in 1805 or rather alternative with napoleon haveli investing in fleet since 1802 - thus france starting 1805 campaign with quality fleet with good commanders and being in a position to launch attack in British isles but having much weaker army - capable,of only defending against Russians and Austrians....
The very same time Austrian/ eastern coalition player given the choice whether he wants to go with historical deployment of mack army close to the french border or rather go for strong national morale hit and mobilize main army next to vienna, under Charles to wait for the Russian help
And such a choice could have strong impact on Prussia as well
Just imagine strategical tension in PBEM game - will i, Napoleon be able to get to London before Austrian get to paris???
Interesting.
Taking a NM hit and changing initial War plans is a sound bargain. Also that Army must start locked for 2 turns at least.
If France goes Naval, we need an English version also- Launch 'Francis Drake option' or 'Wait for Nelson Option'
Francis Drake Option if taken along with French Naval Gambit will mean a pre-mature all out attack on the Franco-Spanish Fleets,
England should have a 60% chance of Victory giving NM, 40% chance of defeat, meaning the English Navy will get locked for 2 turns in ports, leading to an Invasion. If Drake Succeeds, the Prussians and Russians immediately go for all out Mobilisation, as the Franco-Spanish Navy is utterly destroyed; if not- then England is invaded and Prussia remains staunchly neutral. England has greater chance of getting knocked out!.
On the other hand, wait for Nelson should give the English ships extra cohesion and commanders extra attack points for about 3 turns, any battle that occurs will mostly result in an English Victory led by Horatio Nelson.
Taking a NM hit and changing initial War plans is a sound bargain. Also that Army must start locked for 2 turns at least.
If France goes Naval, we need an English version also- Launch 'Francis Drake option' or 'Wait for Nelson Option'
Francis Drake Option if taken along with French Naval Gambit will mean a pre-mature all out attack on the Franco-Spanish Fleets,
England should have a 60% chance of Victory giving NM, 40% chance of defeat, meaning the English Navy will get locked for 2 turns in ports, leading to an Invasion. If Drake Succeeds, the Prussians and Russians immediately go for all out Mobilisation, as the Franco-Spanish Navy is utterly destroyed; if not- then England is invaded and Prussia remains staunchly neutral. England has greater chance of getting knocked out!.
On the other hand, wait for Nelson should give the English ships extra cohesion and commanders extra attack points for about 3 turns, any battle that occurs will mostly result in an English Victory led by Horatio Nelson.
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Shri wrote:Interesting.
Taking a NM hit and changing initial War plans is a sound bargain. Also that Army must start locked for 2 turns at least.
If France goes Naval, we need an English version also- Launch 'Francis Drake option' or 'Wait for Nelson Option'
Francis Drake Option if taken along with French Naval Gambit will mean a pre-mature all out attack on the Franco-Spanish Fleets,
England should have a 60% chance of Victory giving NM, 40% chance of defeat, meaning the English Navy will get locked for 2 turns in ports, leading to an Invasion. If Drake Succeeds, the Prussians and Russians immediately go for all out Mobilisation, as the Franco-Spanish Navy is utterly destroyed; if not- then England is invaded and Prussia remains staunchly neutral. England has greater chance of getting knocked out!.
On the other hand, wait for Nelson should give the English ships extra cohesion and commanders extra attack points for about 3 turns, any battle that occurs will mostly result in an English Victory led by Horatio Nelson.
Definitely – there are many what ifs that can be included in the game to give it extra flavor. For example – Prussia having a choice of more defensive deployment in 1806 – again with huge NM penalty – or Prussia having better commanders – again with some penalty. Austria doing 1809 intervention or playing a waiting game – with penalty – Spain keeping the Bourbons in 1808.
The big question is how many playable sides will be in the game…
PhilThib wrote:The game will pit two "alliances" against each other: French Empire vs Coalition.... but inside them, the 8 major countries will be playable individually
So it will be like EAW but with possibility of whether playing the whole coalition or just one country?
Or rather Europe will be divided in two blocks and player would be able to choose only one country and then swing around ( sometimes joining war, sometimes staying neutral, sometimes joining other side) ?
Will Victory Points and goals will be set individually to each nation or rather to the whole coalition?
8 nation - France, Spain, Austria, Prussia, UK, Russia, Turkey, Sweden?
PhilThib wrote:No, coalition against coalition only...but coalition members will have their own set of VPs.
8 nation - France, Spain, Austria, Prussia, Britain, Russia, Turkey, Sweden --> the last one is problematic, may be yes, may be no...for sure the 7 first
I am not sure if I get this right.
Player will be given a choice of playing France or Coalition. And that’s it?
The “playable nation thing” is just the feature for PBEM option? Or will it be possible to play a single game as let say – Turkey?
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