Copper
12-24-2007, 09:18 AM
Has anyone else bought this yet. I bought it just today but it looks like a contender for a new ladder if we can rally enough support for it.
Advanced Tactics is a versatile turn-based strategy system that gives gamers the chance to wage almost any battle in any time period. The first module in this series is Advanced Tactics: World War II, which allows gamers to hop into a Panzer and storm across Europe. Complete with a streamlined interface and an addicting style of gameplay, Advanced Tactics offers a unique and infinitely replayable experience for any strategy fan.
Random map and scenario generator with optional shroud of darkness and mirror map functionality, infinitely replayable!
A Wargame Construction Kit-like editor allowing you to make any wargame scenario you like
Realistic Supply System that can be harassed by damaging bridges and ports or by interdicting enemy supply lanes with your navy or airpower.
Customizable Chain of Command
Excellent PBEM cheat prevention mechanism, not even re-installing the game will let you cheat.
Detailed, but fully automated mini battles, with results that show you what's happening during the battle.
Engineers can construct roads and fortifications, blow bridges and build airfields.
Aircraft can paradrop, airlift, airsupply, air attack, bomb and do air recon missions
Excellent Fog of War, depending on your recon level you have full information, partial information or almost no information on enemy units and hexes.
You can control what all your towns and cities produce
Up to 4 research levels for almost all equipment; possible to upgrade existing equipment both in service and on production lines
Three (3) Great Operational scale WWII scenarios: Ardennes ’44, Africa ’41 and Gothic Line ‘44
Two (2) Full Theater WWII Eastern Front scenarios for 1941 and 1942
A 3 player Europe 1945 scenario giving the Germans a last chance due to the Soviets advancing on the Allies.
Fictional USA and Europe map scenarios, as well as a Diplomacy style scenario and loads more (see the full list in the More Info section)
History Screen in which you can review all moves the enemy made in his turn
Not just limited to 2 players, scenario for up to 9 players are included
Very customizable units; you decide the weapon mix of your divisions!
Command forces on land, sea and in the air
Advanced Tactics is a versatile turn-based strategy system that gives gamers the chance to wage almost any battle in any time period. The first module in this series is Advanced Tactics: World War II, which allows gamers to hop into a Panzer and storm across Europe. Complete with a streamlined interface and an addicting style of gameplay, Advanced Tactics offers a unique and infinitely replayable experience for any strategy fan.
Random map and scenario generator with optional shroud of darkness and mirror map functionality, infinitely replayable!
A Wargame Construction Kit-like editor allowing you to make any wargame scenario you like
Realistic Supply System that can be harassed by damaging bridges and ports or by interdicting enemy supply lanes with your navy or airpower.
Customizable Chain of Command
Excellent PBEM cheat prevention mechanism, not even re-installing the game will let you cheat.
Detailed, but fully automated mini battles, with results that show you what's happening during the battle.
Engineers can construct roads and fortifications, blow bridges and build airfields.
Aircraft can paradrop, airlift, airsupply, air attack, bomb and do air recon missions
Excellent Fog of War, depending on your recon level you have full information, partial information or almost no information on enemy units and hexes.
You can control what all your towns and cities produce
Up to 4 research levels for almost all equipment; possible to upgrade existing equipment both in service and on production lines
Three (3) Great Operational scale WWII scenarios: Ardennes ’44, Africa ’41 and Gothic Line ‘44
Two (2) Full Theater WWII Eastern Front scenarios for 1941 and 1942
A 3 player Europe 1945 scenario giving the Germans a last chance due to the Soviets advancing on the Allies.
Fictional USA and Europe map scenarios, as well as a Diplomacy style scenario and loads more (see the full list in the More Info section)
History Screen in which you can review all moves the enemy made in his turn
Not just limited to 2 players, scenario for up to 9 players are included
Very customizable units; you decide the weapon mix of your divisions!
Command forces on land, sea and in the air