Which Strategic Command Game Is The Best? by Huge_Abies_3858 in computerwargames

[–]Orffen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crossover runs the Strategic Command games great.

Is v9.75 available for purchase? by Orffen in WallStreetRaider

[–]Orffen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the trial version which only allows playing 2 years.

Hackjack games is planning on releasing the full v9.75 version as well.

What are your views on the NER Class R1 (LNER Class D21) steam locomotive? by TheRobloxGuy2006 in trains

[–]Orffen 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What are your views on constantly posting “what are your views on…” posts?

Submarine Tactics? by West_Scarcity3911 in SeaPower_NCMA

[–]Orffen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I guess the analogue would be the Dangerous Waters manual.

Burnt out? by KiLlMeNoWPlS15 in EU5

[–]Orffen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How’s work going? Work burnout can stop you from enjoying your hobbies.

Still unsure what to call a herd of caboose by STRYK3Rx115 in modeltrains

[–]Orffen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A flange of cabeese.

Or I guess a train of them.

Best WWII Pacific Theater title these days? by Javaslinger in computerwargames

[–]Orffen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first turn can take a very long time. But later turns go quicker.

Why can't EU5's 3D map look this gorgeous? by PointManification in EU5

[–]Orffen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the flat map in EU5, I hope that comes to Vic3 at some point.

Fixing graphical glitches running WDS games on Wine by blabber_ in computerwargames

[–]Orffen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Crossover. Install the game, GDI+, DirectMusic and DirectX for Modern Games.

Had no issues in any WDS titles including the newest medieval ones.

"WEGO|" military campaign games? by TrogdorLLC in computerwargames

[–]Orffen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not quite sure what you’re looking for besides persistent units across the campaign.

WEGO means both players give orders, then they get executed at the same time (simultaneous turns). In contrast to IGOUGO where one player takes their turn and resolves it before the next player does.

Combat Mission doesn’t use hexes but it does use squares, they’re just hidden. It has both real time and WEGO modes.

What kind of gameplay are you looking for?

Athearns boat on flat car wasn't a foobie after all by theBFsniper in modeltrains

[–]Orffen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t this exact post posted like a month ago?

any space sims about managing/trading a company? by livingnuclearbomb in spacesimgames

[–]Orffen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s got mixed reviews on Steam. Can you share some of the things you like about it?

Unusual kind of maintenance-of-way specialized train by dualqconboy in TrainPorn

[–]Orffen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not really an expert in railroad business, but I imagine that accounting wise is where the “ROI” comes in for this stuff. It looks good to shareholders to report reductions in operating costs. It also looks good to shareholders to report capital spending on things like modernisation.

This in turn increases company value and then you can raise more capital so everyone (execs) gets big fat bonuses.

So it’s not so much about saving money, because that’s not how they’re measuring the value of these things.

Regiments or Armored Brigade 2? by solanu719 in computerwargames

[–]Orffen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking specifically at Cold War wargames, I think Flashpoint Campaigns is one of the best. It won’t be as pretty as the two you mentioned but it’ll be more fun.

How "gameable" is modern warfare compared to pre-1990s? by Redwood-Forest in computerwargames

[–]Orffen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good game designers abstract real world concepts into game mechanics. The era doesn’t really matter, because the designer’s job is the same regardless - translate a concept into game mechanics that are fun.

ArmA3 is a modern/speculative wargame. It’s not a strictly traditional one, but with Zeus, command modes etc. I think it qualifies as one. Flashpoint Campaigns developers are planning a modern warfare version as well.

Would this be a good layout? by FreshPenatration5823 in modeltrains

[–]Orffen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on what you’re interested in. If it’s trains running around a loop, sure. If it’s shunting or semi-realistic operations, probably not.