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1812 VS 1776-HOW DIFFERENT?
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Author:  Oxybeles [ Sat May 26, 2001 3:24 pm ]
Post subject:  1812 VS 1776-HOW DIFFERENT?
Is the game sufficiently different to warrant its purchase?

Is there really that much of a change in tactics and quality of forces?

Thanks for your honest replies.

Oxybeles
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Author:  Al Amos [ Sat May 26, 2001 4:10 pm ]
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Patch 1.03 for 1776 makes the two sister games into twins. They do everything alike.

As for differences, it is 40+ years later in 1812, so no French. Uniforms are Napoleonic which leads me to the only REAL difference in common stuff, the artwork in 1812 is 2000% better!! :)

Some say it is only eye candy, but to me if a game doesn't look right, its not right. If it looks right then some of the engine restrictions can be accomodated.

If you like to dabble in Napoleonic Drill & Ceremony, but still fight with Indians in the back woods, then 1812 is worth the money.

If you only like AWI, the patch will get you up to speed, but I still would buy '12 to see the pretty pictures :)

(guess I shouldn't discourage sales should I, hehehe)

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Edited by - Al Amos on 05/26/2001 22:10:58

Edited by - Al Amos on 05/26/2001 22:12:16
Author:  D.S. Walter [ Sat May 26, 2001 6:55 pm ]
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Asking the other way round, if I have 1812, is there a reason why I should buy 1776?

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Author:  Al Amos [ Sat May 26, 2001 7:37 pm ]
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An easier anwer. If you are interested in playing any of the battles from the American Revolution, yes.

The '76 maps won't work in the '12 game and vice-a-versa.

'76 has many more battles at this scale and is very enjoyable.

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<b>CCC</b>- <b>Cpl Amos</b>
1st US Dragoons American Army - 1812_R
Author:  Ernie Sands [ Sun May 27, 2001 12:11 am ]
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I think the 2 games are somewhat unique, although the upgrades make the game play similar. If you like either of the games, you will like the other. A big difference is the American Army in 1812 has a lot of Regular Army, as opposed to militia in 1776.

I think they are different enough to have both games.

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Author:  Rich Hamilton [ Sun May 27, 2001 8:52 am ]
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Another reason I can think of is, more maps. Either game gives you an additional 25 maps to play on. Plus I am getting ready to relase 2 more big maps for 1812.

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