Campaign AI

[Von Earlmann]

I really wish we could get more interest in linked PBEM campaign games.
Earlmann tried a couple of times, Jason tried, and I am experimenting with one right now with six players.

All the things that are frustrating to some in playing scenarios would not be so much of a problem if we could get a linked campaign goining in which one side at least had to deal with the consequences of actions taken in the last battle. Someone wants to scout with half tracks or use them to draw fire - no problem - his infantry will be walking next scenario - a desperate defender wanting to delay an advance by leaving trucks along an attacker's path - that's fine but the long term consequences might not make the sacrifice worth it.

PBEM has kept CS going for years. There's still a ton of potential and I think a linked multiplayer campaign is a way to go.

Scott is right and maybe I will attempt another campaign in the future. Problem is they are time consuming and require a lot of dedication. They are not for the player that gets discouraged after a few bad turns or when things don't go as planned. I have enjoyed running them and do think they are much better than playing the AI or any set scenario. I suspect people that have played in a PBEM campaign will admit that it gets the blood pumping, the brain to working, and can even cause disruptions in heart pumping :-)

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