03-26-2012, 03:43 AM
Gents:
I've been "flirting" with getting into the Squad Battles system... but need some SB vets to answer my questions.
Would I make a good SB player?
My Likes / Experience
WWII era combat. (East, West, or Pacific - not African front)
Platoon / company size (Been exclusive Campaign Series player)
Squad Battles scale is "squad" - individual men and vehicles - correct?
Tactical (of course!)
Have dabbled with AH Squad Leader (board game) - found it interesting. Could not stand Advanced Squad Leader - spent too much time reading / deciphering the rules... not enough time actually playing!
Questions
1. Which WWII Squad Battles game would be best for a newbie player? (e.g. Least difficult learning curve) I have a "fear" of getting bogged down in rules and such.
2. Which WWII Squad Battle game(s) are the more popular and played more as PBeM matches? I do NOT wish to play against the AI.
3. How active is the Blitz SB ladder?
4. Environment / atmosphere of the SB forums? Friendly? Helpful? Quiet?
5. What are the top 3 best qualities of the Squad Battles system?
6. What are 3 "not so good" things about the Squad Battles system?
Many thanks in advance for your responses!
I've been "flirting" with getting into the Squad Battles system... but need some SB vets to answer my questions.
Would I make a good SB player?
My Likes / Experience
WWII era combat. (East, West, or Pacific - not African front)
Platoon / company size (Been exclusive Campaign Series player)
Squad Battles scale is "squad" - individual men and vehicles - correct?
Tactical (of course!)
Have dabbled with AH Squad Leader (board game) - found it interesting. Could not stand Advanced Squad Leader - spent too much time reading / deciphering the rules... not enough time actually playing!
Questions
1. Which WWII Squad Battles game would be best for a newbie player? (e.g. Least difficult learning curve) I have a "fear" of getting bogged down in rules and such.
2. Which WWII Squad Battle game(s) are the more popular and played more as PBeM matches? I do NOT wish to play against the AI.
3. How active is the Blitz SB ladder?
4. Environment / atmosphere of the SB forums? Friendly? Helpful? Quiet?
5. What are the top 3 best qualities of the Squad Battles system?
6. What are 3 "not so good" things about the Squad Battles system?
Many thanks in advance for your responses!