These games were aimed at tabletop war gamers or those of us who don’t have room for a table. They’ve been around forever and they’re a blast. They’re like chess on steroids with a great back story. RIP the master John Tiller, btw.
Excellent video, thanks Ross! Will definitely be put to use for my next purchase. Just getting started with a hypothetical battle in Waterloo to work the kinks out with my dad.
Great guide really covered it all. Really like how with the modding you have your games looking wish I had that talent. Would also like to mention the design notes the excellent Marengo notes were what sold me that game now you just got me to buy another 534 turns I just cant resist that.
Haha, its a monster. Haven't played that particular scenario myself but I have started the feeble 524 turn Jena Campaign! The Austrians just never did it for me but I can see the appeal. Its a very good title and everyone always has it high up on their suggestion list. Enjoy :-)
Just started a Jena myself. Very green at these titles had Borodino and Wagram for years without playing then came the bulk buy deal linked with the winter sale.. Picked up Waterloo Austerlitz Jena and Leipzig started a few PBEM's and loving it. Plays very different from the Panzer Campaigns and ACW titles I'm so familiar with but getting things right is harder. Biggest hang up I have at minute s thinking things have to be disrupted before melee in PZ and ACW apart from a few occasions that's a must not these babies though
First of all, excellent video. So comprehensive and helpful. Also, quick question: How easy is it to mod the OoB files? For instance, if I wanted to take a pre-made division from one battle (cut and paste) and fight it against a pre- made division from another battle, how easy would this be to do? Or, if I wanted to edit an OoB to significant level so that the finished product looked very different from the original, could this be done, or would be incredibly time-consuming? Thanks again for your work on this!
Thank you - great Video! I'm just starting out in this ... I'm going to go for Leipzig as a new player and WPW as I love Sharpe - and they are on sale. Do you have a recommended website(s) for PBEM - tactics - learning more?
Thank you for the video a lot of good information. I have fond memories playing hex-war games in my time at the Danish war College :-) I recently got into John tillers games! Would you mind providing a Dropbox with all the different modes do using with the different mods you using?
Many thanks for the comments 😀. I put links to all the mods in a pinned post at the top of the page so you should find them all there, let me know if you have any difficulties or questions
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 That sounds good! but there is no pinned post? I really like those little adjustments you've done on some of the maps and the figures!
Come and join us at the Napoleonic PC Wargamers Page: facebook.com/groups/564640750843845 John Tiller Napoleonic Battles Store Page: johntillersoftware.com/NapoleonicBattles.html JTS Campaign Waterloo Demo: johntillersoftware.com/Demos.php Mods 1: www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4542935&fbclid=IwAR2deq9mgrNRBsqBJmRwyEGIFjwUjs5RbpdcfwkdsAPP-_6VL_zQomCry0U Mods 2: www.wargamingsociety.com/napol/graphicmods/index.htm Mods 3: www.wargame.ch/wc/nwc/Club_Webpages/Graphics_Mods/index.html Mods 4: www.dropbox.com/sh/exz639auelruei9/AAAWp70FdACyxNKeUQISv_8ba?dl=0
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 I'm really interested in which one specifically you're using? I also noticed that you mentioned in one of your videos that you have changed some of the colours on your maps ever so slightly! Some of those links seems outdated... some of them don't seem to work:-)
Come and join us at the Napoleonic PC Wargamers Page: facebook.com/groups/564640750843845 John Tiller Napoleonic Battles Store Page: johntillersoftware.com/NapoleonicBattles.html JTS Campaign Waterloo Demo: johntillersoftware.com/Demos.php Mods 1: www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4542935&fbclid=IwAR2deq9mgrNRBsqBJmRwyEGIFjwUjs5RbpdcfwkdsAPP-_6VL_zQomCry0U Mods 2: www.wargamingsociety.com/napol/graphicmods/index.htm Mods 3: www.wargame.ch/wc/nwc/Club_Webpages/Graphics_Mods/index.html Mods 4: www.dropbox.com/sh/exz639auelruei9/AAAWp70FdACyxNKeUQISv_8ba?dl=0
i got the 7 yrs war as my 1st foray into JTG. My only complaint is that the AI is so awful it almost makes it not challenging enough to play. Tried bumping up the opponents advantage a bit but still have AI units that run around in meaningless circles etc. 3 scenarios into it as the Austrians vs Fredrick the Great and my victory margins are astronomical . Either Fredrick was not so great , or i am ?
I'm playing the Frederick the Great title and, as I do with all Tiller titles when playing against the AI, I tend to ignore the numerical victory conditions and, instead, grade myself based on the position of my forces at the end of the scenario compared to the actual historical outcome. For example, I played the Maxen 1759 scenario as the Prussians and though the game reported that I scored a major victory, my forces were surrounded by the Austrians at the end (exactly as they were in the actual battle).
To be honest, all the titles will have some smaller scenarios and skirmishes. Often, a big battle is broken down and you can play just a small part of the scenario. Republic Bayonets and Marengo would be a suggestion for smaller battles
Thanks a lot for this video. Been a years long PzC, MC, SB and more recently a PB player. I've avoided pretty much every wargame covering a conflict before the 20th century, yet I've recently acquired an interest in the Seven Years War and the Napoleonic Wars. Doubting whether I should start wargaming them out of the bat! As for JTS titles, have you played the SYW? Would you suggest it over Napoleonics? Many thanks.
I have 7YW as well but didn’t enjoy it as much, it plays slower than the Napoleonic games and cavalry and artillery use is different. Not that it’s a bad game. I’m a huge fan of Napoleonics so naturally I would suggest them. The biggest difference between the two periods has to be combined arms Warfare and the Corps system. You must use infantry, cavalry and artillery all together to succeed, make use of the terrain and scout.
I have one word (two in fact): Thank you. It's good to see the point of view of such an experienced player of the Napoleonics battles series. It would be awesome if you could point out (maybe give some dl links if possible of course) some of sites/files that you used to mod your games cause the graphics (2d counters, units pics, 3d units) of some titles are just fantastics (and i can't figure out where you got this ahah). A little question about modding: is photoshop a good one to mod your game or is paint the "go to" for the JTS games ? Thx in advance. PS: I hope we can have some battle when i get more experienced in those napoleonics games.
Thanks for the kind words. I have added some Mods links (including my own) in the pinned comment at the top. Make sure to back up any files first though. I guess you could of course use Paintshop. I just use paint as its easy enough for the bitmaps. I'd love to be able to edit the 3D units but it is incredibly fiddly with paint.
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Thx, great job mate. I'll definetely try to mod the 2D aspect of some title (even if the existant ones are really beautiful, but like you, i like having my own touch ahah) and give a try on the 3D later ;)
I have a question about the Russian campaign, where is this master map they speak of in the features? As in Waterloo where there's an entire campaign with a full map of the half of Belgium. (same for gettysburg)
Possbily they meant the Borodino or Orsha master maps. There is no '1812' master map. That would be enormous and many times the size of the Waterloo map. But..... it is a great thought!!!
Ah that sucks.. I wanted it for that cause it would’ve been insane. It’s fine I still enjoy it regardless. Does Gettysburg have a master map of Pensylvannia? Same for the Peninsular Campaign and things like that? Which ACW ones have one?
@@marvelousanarchy5435 they do have a ‘Twin Peaks’ map in Russia and it seems someone did a fantasy scenario on a big map with pretty much full forces present (I had a look, it’s big but not huge). My knowledge of the ACW stuff is low but I’m pretty sure that Campaign Overland has the biggest map around in any of the black powder titles, might be worth checking out? They have a sale on for another day or two
Thanks for this great overview! Definately a big help for me to dig into JTS games. Are you quitting your channel though? It's been a while since your last upload. Would be a shame. Really enjoyed your content. Especially Waterloo and Dennewitz (I know the latter is unfortunately aborted).
Thanks for the nice comments 🙂. No definitely not quitting for sure. Unfortunately real life and two jobs have drastically reduced my free time but I assure you I have the next series in mind. Dennewitz has gone as you know and Waterloo took a break but will hopefully get the next video up fairly soon, otherwise we have a plan B for it 😉
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Thanks for the reply. Happy to hear that you're still active. RL is obviously more important than a hobby YT channel, so no worries. I will be patient then. :) Greetings from Germany
They are already in there if you are running the latest 4.xx updates. Look towards the bottom of the scenarios when choosing and look for any of them labelled as ‘Co…..’
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 thank you for the reply, i got the game on disc a long time ago but i couldn't get it working on win10, so i got the game off matrix, v1.01. i've seen a few people say i cant update that version as its old. i've seen a few say to get the CAMPAIGN WATERLOO off wargameds. seems i'm going to have to get that version.
Ahhh, yes. Completely different version. The WDS Version has come on leaps and bounds since the old Battlegrounds games. There is a demo for you to try as well to see if you get on with it
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 i ended up getting the WDS version, like you said it has definitely come on leaps and bounds since i use to play it about 10 years ago. quality videos btw. keep up the good work.
Thank you for the overview video. I hope to get into the series. I am looking for a title with a large number of small and interesting battles to play against the AI, not just sections of larger battles. Which titles would you recommend?
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Based on your video I was already eyeing the Eylau and the 1814 campaigns titles. I do like the subject matter better than the Waterloo or Leipzig. Thanks again.
If you mod your game files, will it effect your opponents game when playing PBEM? I guess I’m asking, if your using different mods, will it be compatible with someone who has different ones loaded?
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Thank you sir! Appreciate the quick response! Love your channel. You have helped me discover that these Napoleonic games existed and opened my gaming world up for sure. Thanks again!
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Another quick question if you could do me a kindness with an answer. I love you 2d unit symbols in your videos (and most of your mods actually), are these available for download? I’m not sure if you have a website, unable to find one. Thanks for any help sir!
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 sir, if i buy this game from matrix, it will give me ALL the campaigns? I really want to start from the very start and go through ALL of napoleon's battles. sad. it doesn't come with Marengo campaign =( where can i get marengo campaign?
@@somato2688 Alas, the old Battleground games are very dated now and are not the games in the video. These are the Napoleonic Battles series from Wargame Design Study (ex John Tiller). There are 14 Napoleonic titles but they can’t be bought as a whole. Here is the link 😀 wargameds.com/collections/napoleonic-battles
Waterloo is very overrated. Both in historical significance and as a wargame scenario. French forces were heavily depleted. Napoleon's defeat was inevitable, if not by the British then by Austria and Russia. So, I highly doubt it changed the course of history by a great extent. It was a very lopsided war, which is not conducive to good wargaming. Many legendary generals of the time were not present. Great Marshals like Lannes, Bessieres etc were dead, and others like Davout, Murat, Suchet were not present. Nor were Kutuzov, Archduke Charles etc.
JTS titles are for Multiplayer... 1)The biggest drawback is units can only make 2-3 attack all day. After the 2nd attack they are so fatigued they are worthless on the attack..... 2)The AI is so AWEFUL(Braindead/after thought).....If you want to play Single Player give this one........ a Huge PASS 3) the sadest part is JTS has not really improved these games from the Originals that came out 20 years ago. Just rehashes..
1) That depends on force preservation and how you use them. 2) They never portray that the AI is groundbreaking, something to shoot at and be shot at from. Nothing more than that. Managing expectations is key. Smaller scenarios the AI is poor, not awful 3) I have 7 pages in front of me listing the updates that each title has gone through in the last 20 years. And they continue to strive to listen to fans and imporve the engine and experience You are right about MP - the games come into their own when up against another human
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 - Good points But the AI is awful.. I had a game where ARTY moved up into the Defensive Line(ok there) but then "Faced the Wrong" way when it unlimbered--Come on Man
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These games were aimed at tabletop war gamers or those of us who don’t have room for a table. They’ve been around forever and they’re a blast. They’re like chess on steroids with a great back story. RIP the master John Tiller, btw.
Excellent video, thanks Ross! Will definitely be put to use for my next purchase. Just getting started with a hypothetical battle in Waterloo to work the kinks out with my dad.
Excellent Video ! JTS should put a link on their website !
Thank you so much! Very well presented and informative! Will refer back to it for my next Napoleonic purchase. Enjoying Eckmuhl now!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Ross, nice to see your channel starting to take off a bit. This might be your best vid to date!
Thank you :-) yeah I quite like the way this one turned out
Great guide really covered it all. Really like how with the modding you have your games looking wish I had that talent. Would also like to mention the design notes the excellent Marengo notes were what sold me that game now you just got me to buy another 534 turns I just cant resist that.
Haha, its a monster. Haven't played that particular scenario myself but I have started the feeble 524 turn Jena Campaign! The Austrians just never did it for me but I can see the appeal. Its a very good title and everyone always has it high up on their suggestion list. Enjoy :-)
Just started a Jena myself. Very green at these titles had Borodino and Wagram for years without playing then came the bulk buy deal linked with the winter sale.. Picked up Waterloo Austerlitz Jena and Leipzig started a few PBEM's and loving it. Plays very different from the Panzer Campaigns and ACW titles I'm so familiar with but getting things right is harder. Biggest hang up I have at minute s thinking things have to be disrupted before melee in PZ and ACW apart from a few occasions that's a must not these babies though
JT Napoleonic series should be mandatory viewing for every rookie wargame developer.
just bought Wellington’s Peninsular War. Had about 30-45 min on it before leaving on vacation. Looks promising!😊
Thanks a lot! İt helped me very much... BR!
First of all, excellent video. So comprehensive and helpful. Also, quick question: How easy is it to mod the OoB files? For instance, if I wanted to take a pre-made division from one battle (cut and paste) and fight it against a pre- made division from another battle, how easy would this be to do? Or, if I wanted to edit an OoB to significant level so that the finished product looked very different from the original, could this be done, or would be incredibly time-consuming?
Thanks again for your work on this!
Thank you - great Video! I'm just starting out in this ... I'm going to go for Leipzig as a new player and WPW as I love Sharpe - and they are on sale. Do you have a recommended website(s) for PBEM - tactics - learning more?
th-cam.com/play/PLDPdBoxePhU_irMGtNId_cNrSLWb7PYrx.html
I did some tutorials for most of the aspects of the games. Give me a shout if you have any questions. Leipzig is a great title by the way 😉
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 thank you! I’ll check out your tutorial- thanks for the ☺️
Thank you for the video a lot of good information. I have fond memories playing hex-war games in my time at the Danish war College :-)
I recently got into John tillers games! Would you mind providing a Dropbox with all the different modes do using with the different mods you using?
Many thanks for the comments 😀. I put links to all the mods in a pinned post at the top of the page so you should find them all there, let me know if you have any difficulties or questions
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 That sounds good! but there is no pinned post? I really like those little adjustments you've done on some of the maps and the figures!
Come and join us at the Napoleonic PC Wargamers Page: facebook.com/groups/564640750843845
John Tiller Napoleonic Battles Store Page: johntillersoftware.com/NapoleonicBattles.html
JTS Campaign Waterloo Demo: johntillersoftware.com/Demos.php
Mods 1: www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4542935&fbclid=IwAR2deq9mgrNRBsqBJmRwyEGIFjwUjs5RbpdcfwkdsAPP-_6VL_zQomCry0U
Mods 2: www.wargamingsociety.com/napol/graphicmods/index.htm
Mods 3: www.wargame.ch/wc/nwc/Club_Webpages/Graphics_Mods/index.html
Mods 4: www.dropbox.com/sh/exz639auelruei9/AAAWp70FdACyxNKeUQISv_8ba?dl=0
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 I'm really interested in which one specifically you're using? I also noticed that you mentioned in one of your videos that you have changed some of the colours on your maps ever so slightly!
Some of those links seems outdated... some of them don't seem to work:-)
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 I was hoping you would copy your mods into a Dropbox...
Come and join us at the Napoleonic PC Wargamers Page: facebook.com/groups/564640750843845
John Tiller Napoleonic Battles Store Page: johntillersoftware.com/NapoleonicBattles.html
JTS Campaign Waterloo Demo: johntillersoftware.com/Demos.php
Mods 1: www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4542935&fbclid=IwAR2deq9mgrNRBsqBJmRwyEGIFjwUjs5RbpdcfwkdsAPP-_6VL_zQomCry0U
Mods 2: www.wargamingsociety.com/napol/graphicmods/index.htm
Mods 3: www.wargame.ch/wc/nwc/Club_Webpages/Graphics_Mods/index.html
Mods 4: www.dropbox.com/sh/exz639auelruei9/AAAWp70FdACyxNKeUQISv_8ba?dl=0
Would you mind providing a link to where I can download that beautiful wooden UI mod?
i got the 7 yrs war as my 1st foray into JTG. My only complaint is that the AI is so awful it almost makes it not challenging enough to play. Tried bumping up the opponents advantage a bit but still have AI units that run around in meaningless circles etc.
3 scenarios into it as the Austrians vs Fredrick the Great and my victory margins are astronomical .
Either Fredrick was not so great , or i am ?
I'm playing the Frederick the Great title and, as I do with all Tiller titles when playing against the AI, I tend to ignore the numerical victory conditions and, instead, grade myself based on the position of my forces at the end of the scenario compared to the actual historical outcome. For example, I played the Maxen 1759 scenario as the Prussians and though the game reported that I scored a major victory, my forces were surrounded by the Austrians at the end (exactly as they were in the actual battle).
It’s only there for target practice 😉
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Agreed. A PBEM or live opponents r a must !
Great vídeo
At minute 1:25, in Waterloo, which MOD is installed?
For Waterloo? That’s the new 3D maps but the UI and counters are my own mod
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 I was referring precisely to the UI and counters
Sir, which titles other than peninsular wars, have smaller scale scenarios. I found that battles that control like 50+ units is too much for me.
To be honest, all the titles will have some smaller scenarios and skirmishes. Often, a big battle is broken down and you can play just a small part of the scenario. Republic Bayonets and Marengo would be a suggestion for smaller battles
Thanks a lot for this video. Been a years long PzC, MC, SB and more recently a PB player. I've avoided pretty much every wargame covering a conflict before the 20th century, yet I've recently acquired an interest in the Seven Years War and the Napoleonic Wars. Doubting whether I should start wargaming them out of the bat!
As for JTS titles, have you played the SYW? Would you suggest it over Napoleonics? Many thanks.
I have 7YW as well but didn’t enjoy it as much, it plays slower than the Napoleonic games and cavalry and artillery use is different. Not that it’s a bad game. I’m a huge fan of Napoleonics so naturally I would suggest them. The biggest difference between the two periods has to be combined arms Warfare and the Corps system. You must use infantry, cavalry and artillery all together to succeed, make use of the terrain and scout.
I have one word (two in fact): Thank you.
It's good to see the point of view of such an experienced player of the Napoleonics battles series.
It would be awesome if you could point out (maybe give some dl links if possible of course) some of sites/files that you used to mod your games cause the graphics (2d counters, units pics, 3d units) of some titles are just fantastics (and i can't figure out where you got this ahah).
A little question about modding: is photoshop a good one to mod your game or is paint the "go to" for the JTS games ?
Thx in advance.
PS: I hope we can have some battle when i get more experienced in those napoleonics games.
Thanks for the kind words. I have added some Mods links (including my own) in the pinned comment at the top. Make sure to back up any files first though. I guess you could of course use Paintshop. I just use paint as its easy enough for the bitmaps. I'd love to be able to edit the 3D units but it is incredibly fiddly with paint.
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Thx, great job mate. I'll definetely try to mod the 2D aspect of some title (even if the existant ones are really beautiful, but like you, i like having my own touch ahah) and give a try on the 3D later ;)
I would be happy to be a testbed for any of your mods ;-) my email is rosskennedy1985@gmail
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 love your videos. I don’t see a pinned comment though?
Should be the first comment with links to the FB page and to the JTS site.... I put three links in there.
Put it another way - 100 scenarios = 39c per game. Simple enough. Does these games play on Win 11?
I have a question about the Russian campaign, where is this master map they speak of in the features? As in Waterloo where there's an entire campaign with a full map of the half of Belgium. (same for gettysburg)
Possbily they meant the Borodino or Orsha master maps. There is no '1812' master map. That would be enormous and many times the size of the Waterloo map. But..... it is a great thought!!!
Ah that sucks.. I wanted it for that cause it would’ve been insane. It’s fine I still enjoy it regardless. Does Gettysburg have a master map of Pensylvannia? Same for the Peninsular Campaign and things like that? Which ACW ones have one?
@@marvelousanarchy5435 they do have a ‘Twin Peaks’ map in Russia and it seems someone did a fantasy scenario on a big map with pretty much full forces present (I had a look, it’s big but not huge). My knowledge of the ACW stuff is low but I’m pretty sure that Campaign Overland has the biggest map around in any of the black powder titles, might be worth checking out? They have a sale on for another day or two
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 full forces? Can you send me that? Will make the game worth for me LMAO
Also I wanted to ask do you think Jena is better than Eckmuhl? I want a big campaign scenario so I am asking
Thanks for this great overview! Definately a big help for me to dig into JTS games.
Are you quitting your channel though? It's been a while since your last upload. Would be a shame. Really enjoyed your content. Especially Waterloo and Dennewitz (I know the latter is unfortunately aborted).
Thanks for the nice comments 🙂. No definitely not quitting for sure. Unfortunately real life and two jobs have drastically reduced my free time but I assure you I have the next series in mind. Dennewitz has gone as you know and Waterloo took a break but will hopefully get the next video up fairly soon, otherwise we have a plan B for it 😉
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Thanks for the reply. Happy to hear that you're still active. RL is obviously more important than a hobby YT channel, so no worries. I will be patient then. :)
Greetings from Germany
New campaign is up, 3 v 3 Waterloo Wildcard Campaign 😀
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Hi, nice to hear. Thanks for the info. :)
how do i get the company sized units for the Waterloo campaign?
They are already in there if you are running the latest 4.xx updates. Look towards the bottom of the scenarios when choosing and look for any of them labelled as ‘Co…..’
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 thank you for the reply, i got the game on disc a long time ago but i couldn't get it working on win10, so i got the game off matrix, v1.01. i've seen a few people say i cant update that version as its old. i've seen a few say to get the CAMPAIGN WATERLOO off wargameds. seems i'm going to have to get that version.
Ahhh, yes. Completely different version. The WDS Version has come on leaps and bounds since the old Battlegrounds games. There is a demo for you to try as well to see if you get on with it
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 i ended up getting the WDS version, like you said it has definitely come on leaps and bounds since i use to play it about 10 years ago. quality videos btw. keep up the good work.
Thank you for the overview video. I hope to get into the series. I am looking for a title with a large number of small and interesting battles to play against the AI, not just sections of larger battles. Which titles would you recommend?
Can’t go wrong with Leipzig or Waterloo in that case. 1814 is also excellent, one of my favourites
@@desktopgrenadiers4321
Based on your video I was already eyeing the Eylau and the 1814 campaigns titles. I do like the subject matter better than the Waterloo or Leipzig. Thanks again.
Also you should try squad battles. I like Vietnam era
somebody for playing waterloo??
Where did you get the graphic mods for your 2D counters?
Never mind, I see the link below........thank you!
If you mod your game files, will it effect your opponents game when playing PBEM? I guess I’m asking, if your using different mods, will it be compatible with someone who has different ones loaded?
It’s purely graphical and only affects your copy 👍
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Thank you sir! Appreciate the quick response! Love your channel. You have helped me discover that these Napoleonic games existed and opened my gaming world up for sure. Thanks again!
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Another quick question if you could do me a kindness with an answer. I love you 2d unit symbols in your videos (and most of your mods actually), are these available for download? I’m not sure if you have a website, unable to find one. Thanks for any help sir!
I did post them as a link on the description I think. Let me know if the link still works otherwise I’ll sort you a new link 👍
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 I actually do not see it in the description here, sorry.
Games are great but they need auto cavalry counter charge and auto square formation
is the ai playable in these big campaigns? for single player
It sure is. Much, much better vs a human opponent though
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 sir, if i buy this game from matrix, it will give me ALL the campaigns? I really want to start from the very start and go through ALL of napoleon's battles. sad. it doesn't come with Marengo campaign =( where can i get marengo campaign?
@@somato2688 Alas, the old Battleground games are very dated now and are not the games in the video. These are the Napoleonic Battles series from Wargame Design Study (ex John Tiller). There are 14 Napoleonic titles but they can’t be bought as a whole. Here is the link 😀
wargameds.com/collections/napoleonic-battles
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 Thank you General
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 sir a quick question. How come it seems like the ai can charged even when their unit begins their turn disordered?
Waterloo is very overrated. Both in historical significance and as a wargame scenario.
French forces were heavily depleted. Napoleon's defeat was inevitable, if not by the British then by Austria and Russia. So, I highly doubt it changed the course of history by a great extent. It was a very lopsided war, which is not conducive to good wargaming.
Many legendary generals of the time were not present. Great Marshals like Lannes, Bessieres etc were dead, and others like Davout, Murat, Suchet were not present. Nor were Kutuzov, Archduke Charles etc.
JTS titles are for Multiplayer...
1)The biggest drawback is units can only make 2-3 attack all day. After the 2nd attack they are so fatigued they are worthless on the attack.....
2)The AI is so AWEFUL(Braindead/after thought).....If you want to play Single Player give this one........ a Huge PASS
3) the sadest part is JTS has not really improved these games from the Originals that came out 20 years ago. Just rehashes..
1) That depends on force preservation and how you use them.
2) They never portray that the AI is groundbreaking, something to shoot at and be shot at from. Nothing more than that. Managing expectations is key. Smaller scenarios the AI is poor, not awful
3) I have 7 pages in front of me listing the updates that each title has gone through in the last 20 years. And they continue to strive to listen to fans and imporve the engine and experience
You are right about MP - the games come into their own when up against another human
@@desktopgrenadiers4321 - Good points But the AI is awful.. I had a game where ARTY moved up into the Defensive Line(ok there) but then "Faced the Wrong" way when it unlimbered--Come on Man