New HPS title, Mexican - American War & Texas Independence War

[Mr Grumpy]

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.