ACW

I enjoyed Forge a lot more...I've tried all the AGEOD games and I
really don't like them as much as a lot of others.

finbogey,
I'm not sure if you've seen it or not, but over in the FOF forum some
time ago I created an "index thread" in which I provide links to
threads with substantive discussions comparing FOF with one or more of
the other two games. If you look at a bunch of them I think you'll
come away with a pretty balanced perspective on the pros and cons of
each game.

Here's the link: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1503227

On 29 dec, 22:31, finbogey <nos....TakeThisOut@mrnospamplease.com> wrote:
> (And while we're at it, what about the Grigsby
> title on the same subject?)

Well, I may be the exception here but I liked Gary Grigsby's War
Between the States best of all. I like simple games and Forge of
Freedom is just too much to handle. AGEod's ACW is close, but no cigar
when when compared to War Between the States which manages to find the
sweet spot of my taste.

In the end analysis it's not that you can go wrong with either game,
they're all fine, it just a matter of finding the management level you
like most.

Forge of Freedom

Review : http://www.wargamer.com/reviews/forge_of_freedom/
Review : http://www.armchairgeneral.com/articles.php?p=3585&page=1&cat=59
Review : http://www.gamesquad.com/index.php?option=com_articles&id=8&pform=&aid=181

American Civil War

Review : http://www.wargamer.com/reviews/ageod_civilwar/
Review : http://www.armchairgeneral.com/articles.php?p=3510&page=1&cat=59

War Between the States

Review : http://wroteontheground.blogspot.com/2008/06/war-between-states.html
Review : http://jaguarusf.blogspot.com/2008/07/gary-grigsbys-war-between-states...view.ht
Review : http://www.armchairgeneral.com/gary-grigsbys-war-between-the-states-pc...me-revi

Greetz,

Eddy Sterckx

On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:31:47 -0700, finbogey wrote:

> I'm trying to decide between Forge of Freedom and AEGOD's ACW game. I
> know the latter was well loved. But I didn't do that well with the
> original Birth of America game. And I played a few turns of Forge of
> Freedom.
>
> So is AEGOD's ACW: The Blue and the Gray really all that much better
> than Forge of Freedom? (And while we're at it, what about the Grigsby
> title on the same subject?)
>
> fin

I can only speak for the AGEOD's ACW game. It's a solid win. you'll
love it. the support the AGEOD folks provide for it is top notch.

I have SPI's Battle between the States board game, and the AGEOD ACW has
all of the elements I loved from that board game.

"finbogey" <nospam.TakeThisOut@mrnospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:i5gil4tu3fjhu873bp31of1q98blp2q8bk@4ax.com...
> I'm trying to decide between Forge of Freedom and AEGOD's ACW game. I
> know the latter was well loved. But I didn't do that well with the
> original Birth of America game. And I played a few turns of Forge of
> Freedom.
>
> So is AEGOD's ACW: The Blue and the Gray really all that much better
> than Forge of Freedom? (And while we're at it, what about the Grigsby
> title on the same subject?)
>
> fin
>

If you enjoy more micromanaging and more detailed battles, then FoF is the
way to go. If not, ACW would be a better choice.

I myself liked FoF more than ACW. I liked how the user could do research
and arm the troops differently, depending on purpose.

There's much more to do in FoF-- the game is a bit more complex. ACW does
most things for you.

Alan

Thanks for the links Eddie. I'm not usually interested in Civil War
games, but I played a few turns of FOF a while ago and had a good
time. And everyone was raving about the Aegod game last year. Now
you've made my decision harder. Thanks!


fin


On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:46:13 -0800 (PST), "eddysterckx@hotmail.com"
<eddysterckx RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:

>On 29 dec, 22:31, finbogey <nos... RemoveThis @mrnospamplease.com> wrote:
>> (And while we're at it, what about the Grigsby
>> title on the same subject?)
>
>Well, I may be the exception here but I liked Gary Grigsby's War
>Between the States best of all. I like simple games and Forge of
>Freedom is just too much to handle. AGEod's ACW is close, but no cigar
>when when compared to War Between the States which manages to find the
>sweet spot of my taste.
>
>In the end analysis it's not that you can go wrong with either game,
>they're all fine, it just a matter of finding the management level you
>like most.
>
>Forge of Freedom
>
>Review : http://www.wargamer.com/reviews/forge_of_freedom/
>Review : http://www.armchairgeneral.com/articles.php?p=3585&page=1&cat=59
>Review : http://www.gamesquad.com/index.php?option=com_articles&id=8&pform=&aid=181
>
>American Civil War
>
>Review : http://www.wargamer.com/reviews/ageod_civilwar/
>Review : http://www.armchairgeneral.com/articles.php?p=3510&page=1&cat=59
>
>War Between the States
>
>Review : http://wroteontheground.blogspot.com/2008/06/war-between-states.html
>Review : http://jaguarusf.blogspot.com/2008/07/gary-grigsbys-war-between-states...view.ht
>Review : http://www.armchairgeneral.com/gary-grigsbys-war-between-the-states-pc...me-revi
>
>Greetz,
>
>Eddy Sterckx

Thanks for the links Gil. Looks like they're two very separate beasts.

fin


On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:46:15 -0800 (PST), "Gil R." <gil2.RemoveThis@west-civ.com>
wrote:

>finbogey,
>I'm not sure if you've seen it or not, but over in the FOF forum some
>time ago I created an "index thread" in which I provide links to
>threads with substantive discussions comparing FOF with one or more of
>the other two games. If you look at a bunch of them I think you'll
>come away with a pretty balanced perspective on the pros and cons of
>each game.
>
>Here's the link: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1503227

Hi Gil-

I imagine I'll probably end up with both down the line, but I'm
starting with FOF (downloading right now).

Thanks again for the links.


-fin



On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:46:15 -0800 (PST), "Gil R." <gil2.RemoveThis@west-civ.com>
wrote:

>finbogey,
>I'm not sure if you've seen it or not, but over in the FOF forum some
>time ago I created an "index thread" in which I provide links to
>threads with substantive discussions comparing FOF with one or more of
>the other two games. If you look at a bunch of them I think you'll
>come away with a pretty balanced perspective on the pros and cons of
>each game.
>
>Here's the link: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1503227

On Dec 31 2008, 2:01 pm, finbogey <nos....DeleteThis@mrnospamplease.com> wrote:
> Hi Gil-
>
> I imagine I'll probably end up with both down the line, but I'm
> starting with FOF (downloading right now).
>
> Thanks again for the links.
>
> -fin
>

Fin,

Good to see. Thanks for letting us know. Do drop by the forum for
pointers, questions, etc.

And I agree that you should not limit yourself to just one: from
everything I know, the competing products are also very much worth
getting.