What SB title to Start With

[TheBigRedOne]

I'd chose the subject matter that interests you, which is why I bought Vietnam initially. Ultimately, I think you'll be happiest with this criteria as your initial choice. HPS typically puts out updates to the older games to bring them up to the current game engine, so you're covered in that respect.

The one thing I will say is that the older titles often have scenario balance issues, but with so many post-release scenarios out there, even that isn't quite as big of an issue. The newer games, from SAW forward were playtested pretty thoroughly for balance and playability, but you can't go wrong with most any choice.

What game would you chose under these notions?