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New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - Mr Grumpy - 03-08-2008 Not sure where to post this.....:chin: :) HPS Simulations et John Tiller present Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War (with the Battle of ALAMO) Introduction and Overview March across the plains of southern Texas with the 4th US Infantry which included in its ranks the young Lieutenant Sam Grant. Accompany the elite US Engineers, its members including Lee, Beauregard, McClellan, Joe Johnston and other soon-to-be-famous officers, as they examined the Mexican dispositions for an opening which would lead to victory. Mexican-American War is a tactical level simulation of this conflict using the Early American Wars engine. Mexico in 1846 had a standing army of about 35,000 men, while the Regular Army of the United States could mustered only about 7,000 soldiers, with most of them scattered across the western borders of the country, protecting settlers and battling Indians. You have an opportunity with this game to rewrite the history of a forgotten war, fought in 1846 and 1847 between the United States of America and the nation of Mexico. You will also do battle in a conflict only slightly better known - the Texas War of Independence, fought in 1835-36. Features and Scenarios: Mexican-American War has: 72 stand alone scenarios and 5 campaigns to choose from. A wide sampling of actions from small to huge engagements. 14 unique maps ranging in size from 2600 hexes to 113,000 hexes providing ample ground for scenario designers to create their own actions. An abundance of engine changes and enhancements that have been long-awaited for the EAW series. A scenario editor is also included so existing scenarios can be altered or new ones created. Among the scenarios and campaigns: Palo Alto Monterrey el Brazito Buena Vista Sacramento Cerro Gordo Contreras Churubusco Chapultepec Gonzales Goliad Concepcion Grass Fight San Antoniao de Bexar La Vallita Alamo Encinal del Perdido Coleto San Jacinto, etc Engine changes include: · New weather feature allowing visibility, ground conditions and fire modifiers to be modelled. · Several new weapon types, plus a new weapon.dat file allowing customization. · Multiple additions to the PDT file for weapon flags such as: a. Can fire while mounted b. Can retire by prolong fire c. Can fire indirect d. Has no bayonets e. Small arms (50% melee bonus) · Ability to destroy and repair bridges with Engineers impacting effectiveness. · Bridge strength requirements for various unit types to pass. · “Battalion Colors” display option, to help keep track of forces. · Enhancements to improve the defenders’ stance of fortified positions. (Fort Defenders request from the Colonial Campaigns Club.) · A variety of interface enhancements and hot keys. Play modes include A/I, Hot Seat, PBEM, LAN & Internet play. RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - Bioman - 03-08-2008 Looks like the game uses the Civil War/Napoleonic game engine. RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - Bigwig - 03-08-2008 Flipin' sweet! Nice to see HPS branching out a bit. RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - Glyn - 03-08-2008 Bioman Wrote:Looks like the game uses the Civil War/Napoleonic game engine. Nope I belive it uses the EAW engine for this title.:) RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - Riley D. Smith - 03-08-2008 Very interesting subject matter for a wargame. There is actually a pretty good bit of info avail on these time periods and the fighting involved. I am sure I'll get this one as my entire family is from Texas. In fact, my Great-great-great-great Grandfather...Manaen Turnbull Smith and his brother Archibald were members of a regiment of the "Texians" and left the service in either December of 1835 or January of 1836....just prior to the fighting at the Alamo and after. I have a really good genealogical record of my family from that period and I need to look again because I am sure it mentions the actual unit they served with. RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - CptCav - 03-08-2008 FYI, yesterday was the 172nd anniversary of the fall of the Alamo.:( CptCav Native Texan! RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - CptCav - 03-08-2008 What is the EAW series? Could it be Early American Wars? And, does this mean that we will see the War of 1812? CptCav RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - CptCav - 03-08-2008 Found an answer to my own question. HPS Simulations and John Tiller are proud to announce the release of The Age of Rifles and Muskets: Early American Wars THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR The First "World" War The French and Indian War was the North American part of a much larger war raging in the mid-Eighteenth Century called the Seven Years War. The Empires of Britain and France were struggling for control of multiple areas around the world. In North America, that struggle raged for 5 years in actions ranging from isolated skirmishes to full scale invasions. Quebec would be the primary prize for the armies and its fall would mean the almost guaranteed defeat of New France. Last Great Franco-English Conflicts This simulation allows you to play either side, with over 180 scenarios covering 29 different battles which occurred from locations as diverse as Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania to Quebec, Canada. Scenarios In addition to the ability to play tactical scenarios, players can choose to play an extended campaign game. A scenario editor is also included with the game. Features - "On-map Combat Results" option allows you to speed up play significantly, for both your turn and the AI turn. - Play modes include: * AI (against the computer), * Play-By-E-Mail, * Two-Player Hotseat (single computer), * and Network Play (both two player and multiplayer using teams). RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - Ricky B - 03-08-2008 Cpt Cav, regarding the War of 1812, specifically, that game has already been done and is available, using the EAW engine. Rick RE: New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War - CptCav - 03-08-2008 Thanks. Just noticed that. I guess I need to look at the HPS site more to see what is being offered other than PzC and MC. CptCav |
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