Japan 45

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We're sorry that some in the community are unhappy with this title. Please keep in mind this is the first time we have done anything in the Pacific theatre and also using the fanatical nations rule. Though a first time developer to the PzC series, Bill is extremely experienced with delivering (Napoleonic) titles for JTS. Rarely, do people universally like a title and with the amount of content included there will always be areas that people have a different perspective on. This is one of the reasons that we include the editors to allow players unhappy with design decisions to make their own variants and we will always try and support those that build mods. If we believe there are areas that we have got wrong, we will call that out and aim to correct them in the next patch cycle.

Finally, through the effort of Bill and Mike, the PzC series has been revived with new titles being worked on. These guys do this in their spare time and it can be challenging when there is some pretty 'demanding' threads on the whys and wherefores. We try and be and be as clear on why decisions are made (included Designer Notes and feedback on Forums such as the Blitz) but we will never satisfy everyone. Without these guys and the people working with them you would not be getting any new titles or much of the additional (free) content that was provided with the Gold updates.

David,

Thanks for the detailed response. Understanding the background is always useful to allow things to be put into proper perspective.

I claim no knowledge of the topic covered by Japan '45 but simply have some preconceived notions of what the fighting would be like. Since the title covers a hypothetical situation, individual views on what it would have been like are bound to vary and could be debated endlessly. So, while Japan '45 is not a title for me, I accept the validity of the points you make. Including your point about 'demanding' threads. I will try to tone down my confrontational style in future posts. It is contrary to my very nature but I will give it a go.   

I totally agree that the work done to bring the PzC games back to life is an extraordinary achievement and I have expressed this view in number of my previous posts. It is a massive undertaking and am sure everyone is grateful for your efforts. None more so than me. Whether they are in the silent majority or not, to the best of my knowledge, everyone here thinks that PzC is a great series of games. That is why we are here and that is why we care. In truth, I suspect some of us care way too much!

John