16.06.2009, 14:14
Yes, I have played Aces of the Italian Empire, and it's *really* good. The guy who did it made the best he could within the narrow confines of the standard maps. But you grow awfully bored of that fantasy Sand map...
My plans are as follows (mind you, this can take some time):
1. Invasion of France 1940 - CR.42 - Zips Alpen map (BEING PLAYTESTED!)
2. Invasion of East Africa 1940 - CR.42 - Kapteenis East Africa map (WIP)
3. Battle of Britain 1940 - CR.42 / G.50 - Cannons Channel map (the old version) (WIP)
4. Invasion of Greece 1941 - Fiat G.50 - vol Italy-Africa-Greece map
5. Libya 1941 - Fiat G.50 - The Libya NE map
6. Invasion of the Soviet Union 1941 - Macchi 200 - Bessarabia + Kiev map + Lvov map
7. Assault on Malta 1942 - Macchi 200 - Mrz Malta map
8. Stalingrad campaign 1942 - Macchi 202 Stalingrad map
9. Libya 1943 - Macchi 202 - The Libya NE map
10. Tunisia 1943 - Macchi 205 - Hope to use Mrz's upcoming Central Med map here
11. Sicily 1943 - Macchi 205 - Mrz Malta map
12. Battle for mainland Italy 1943-44 - Macchi 205 - Haven't decided on the map yet
13. Battle for Northern Italy 1944-45 - Bf 109G - Back to zips Alpen map!
Ambitious, I know, and it's quite possible that I won't pull it through. :? But I know, from building the equally ambitious "Raging Eagles" campaign, covering the JAAF in war from 1938-1945, that the trick is to split it it up in not too big segments. And have fun while you do it!
All assistance given - not least when it comes to playtesting - is of course appreciated
Below are some screenies from the two first campaigns: France 1940 and East Africa 1940:
My plans are as follows (mind you, this can take some time):
1. Invasion of France 1940 - CR.42 - Zips Alpen map (BEING PLAYTESTED!)
2. Invasion of East Africa 1940 - CR.42 - Kapteenis East Africa map (WIP)
3. Battle of Britain 1940 - CR.42 / G.50 - Cannons Channel map (the old version) (WIP)
4. Invasion of Greece 1941 - Fiat G.50 - vol Italy-Africa-Greece map
5. Libya 1941 - Fiat G.50 - The Libya NE map
6. Invasion of the Soviet Union 1941 - Macchi 200 - Bessarabia + Kiev map + Lvov map
7. Assault on Malta 1942 - Macchi 200 - Mrz Malta map
8. Stalingrad campaign 1942 - Macchi 202 Stalingrad map
9. Libya 1943 - Macchi 202 - The Libya NE map
10. Tunisia 1943 - Macchi 205 - Hope to use Mrz's upcoming Central Med map here
11. Sicily 1943 - Macchi 205 - Mrz Malta map
12. Battle for mainland Italy 1943-44 - Macchi 205 - Haven't decided on the map yet
13. Battle for Northern Italy 1944-45 - Bf 109G - Back to zips Alpen map!
Ambitious, I know, and it's quite possible that I won't pull it through. :? But I know, from building the equally ambitious "Raging Eagles" campaign, covering the JAAF in war from 1938-1945, that the trick is to split it it up in not too big segments. And have fun while you do it!
All assistance given - not least when it comes to playtesting - is of course appreciated
Below are some screenies from the two first campaigns: France 1940 and East Africa 1940: