I've had 1812 some months now, but so far have only played that Lundy's Lane battle - yet I don't think 1776 is necessarily a better game. In fact, the two games are really very similar (my only complaint about either is that rifles shouldn't be able to fire as rapidly as muskets)and I'd be eager to see another in the same series dealing with the battle of Quebec and other fights against the French Canadians.
Most of all, I'd like to see HPS producing a game (with multiplayer options) for the Seven Years War, set in Europe, North America, India and also at sea. Economic warfare might be an additional element for the campaign game.
Anyway, Gary, are you ready for another encounter? - any field, 1776 or 1812, take your pick.
Ens.Rich White
28th North Glos Rgt
Right Wing British Army
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Just curious gents (yep, nosy ol Gary strikes again)
Do you play 1776 or 1812 more? And, why?
It strikes me that I see more people looking for 1776 games, and the like, but I've never actually sat down and tried to figure it out.
I find myself playing more 1776 of late. I don't know if it's because the situations are more "familiar" (read: famous) or what. I had originally gotten 1812 first because I consider Winfield Scott to be the Greatest US General ever (including any CSA officer.. so let that brawl begin as well <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>), and I certainly play both, and do my best to keep at least one game of each going at any given time. I certainly like both games one as well as the other, in terms of the system (of course) and scenario design.
Just curious.
Sgt. Gary McClellan
12th Light Dragoons - 1st Reg, 2nd Brig, 2nd Div.
Northern Department
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