Battle Cry of Freedom

Battle Cry of Freedom

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DMW 20 Apr, 2024 @ 8:06am
Older gamers & armchair generals with "play-by-post" abilities -> this might be of interest to you!
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In case you are looking for an active group of gamers (+18 ONLY though, as we are all older players) to play BCoF with AND/OR might also be looking for "something more" than just playing an otherwise pretty meaningless series of single, completely unconnected battles/skirmishes....

We have devised and are currently testing something new: a strategic/operational level of play, using a play-by-post style on our clan's discord in connection with BCoF's tactical level. Keep in mind that this certainly more geared towards an older gamer generation (that might be more accustomed to that "arcane and old style" type of game play), but in case you are interested, let me know.

Not everyone has played a "play-by-post" game before (I got several PMs about that on discord):

"Play-by-post" is not as simple and effortless as just clicking buttons in your usual, modern strategy-type computer game, where everything is set out neatly with an interface, giving access to a multitude of units stats via a simple mouse-click and with units or facilities being displayed in neat visuals.

"Play-by-post" does not have a "UI" that you can click on for actions. It has only very limited "visual aids" (only a map, some written reports every turn). If you want to keep track of something special regarding the units under your command, you would have to set up your own spreadsheets (you are absolutely allowed to do so, but you need to do that yourself).

"Play-by-post" requires imagination on the participants part and the way we play is meant to recreate the actual situations of military commanders during the civil war, with all the limitations that entails.

Playing this way is also an act of "creative writing" - as you can put role playing parts into your postings and write/style your orders accordingly.

Anyway should this spike your interest and/or should this be what you are looking for just post below or go to the "recruitment thread" and join our Clan's discord.

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I should add that this is for our little group of players ONLY and not meant for other group/clan members. The reason for this is pretty simple: It requires quite a lot of effort and work on my end to maintain and run.
Last edited by DMW; 20 Apr, 2024 @ 8:26am
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Mudkip 26 Apr, 2024 @ 7:27pm 
This sounds intriguing to me! The play-by-post style seems like a great way to simulate communication as it was back then. It tests a commanders administration and strategic ability and not just tactical prowess. I'd love to learn more.
DMW 27 Apr, 2024 @ 7:01am 
Thank you for your message and interest, Mudkip!

Yes, that is exactly the intention behind this: It puts our participants in the shoes of military commanders during the Civil War, and they face the same problems, challenges and decisions. Like fog of war, limited intel,...

Beware of our age limit though: Our group of gamers is +18 only, as we have had only bad experiences with underage gamers in the past.

If you are +18 and what I wrote still interests you, let me know your discord name and I send you a PM.
Last edited by DMW; 27 Apr, 2024 @ 7:02am
Mudkip 28 Apr, 2024 @ 1:45pm 
My discord name is also Mudkip! I am over 18 as well.
DMW 29 Apr, 2024 @ 2:07am 
@Mudkip - Hey mate, unfurtunately it looks like I can not contact you in discord due to your pricavy settings. So I created a temporary group chat. You can join it using the following link (should be good for the next 24 hours):

Nice worked this way!
Last edited by DMW; 29 Apr, 2024 @ 6:40am
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