🚂 1888A Steam & Steel - Official Thread

wc_sumpton

@ebbe said in 1888A Steam & Steel - Official Thread:

we're working on a bridge concept...

Just wondering what you mean...

Cheers...

ebbe

we are looking for a way that a kind of bridge can be introduced,
to cross big rivers...
but it likely will not be possible to make it with all realistic bridge features
( so within the possibilites of Triple A code making some choices)
Like: can a bridge be conquered by land units from land? unlikely
can it be entered only when water TT it is in , is controlled ?
could it be damaged and repaired?
should a bridge be allways friendly neutral and by this accessable
by all sides all the time?
And with limited capacity a crossing point with slight bottleneck ?
just some thoughts....to test

I realy would like a Bridge type close to reality also for other projects...
it would be an interesting unit to add to strategic games

TheDog

@wc_sumpton
Currently in test is a
Bridge it is 0-0-0 (its really 0-0-1) with AA defence and 14TC, the AI does buy them.
So its 2 barges in 1 bridge that doesnt move, but its still a sea unit.
Like the current Coastal-Fort.

jkprince

SaS_fullsetup_semirealisticish.tsvg

the randomization in this map is neat but I also made a save with edit mode as an alternate consistent setup

TheDog

Latest version v010 ready for download.

Updated manual
New Unit Bridge that can be placed in Rivers and Channels, it is a non moving 'transport'
New canal Hellespont & Anatolia
Post 2 on 1st page for Code Raiders has a summary of how Winter works
Winter is coming, well on turns 4, 8,12, etc (with a Winter symbol . With a popup to warn & remind you of its effects for 1 turn

Winter in a territory and Sea Zone (Arctic, North and Antarctic)

Winter Terrain Effect for this turn

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Your comments are most welcome.
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Link to 1st post that has;
Google Drive download link
Latest 1888a SAS manual
Latest TripleA version

https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4056/1888a-steam-steel-official-thread

TheDog

Latest version v015 ready for download.

WARNING: This version is NOT compatible with your old saved games, so finish them before upgrading.

Each Faction has been Themed, with a free starting Tech, free units and a Theme benefit, hopefully this is balanced? (see table below)
New Units are Triplane, Inf-Biped, Armored-Train, Artillery-Rocket, Fort & Carrier, Tech2PUx2
Kraken & Sandworm Beasts randomly appear and wreck havoc with your plans (They can be turned off in Game Options)
Winter can be turned off in Game Options
Vanquished nations are now shown on the Politics Panel
Updated manual

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Your comments are most welcome.

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Link to 1st post that has;
Google Drive download link
Latest 1888a SAS manual
Latest stable TripleA version

https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/4056/1888a-steam-steel-official-thread

ubernaut

@thedog def gotta give this a try

TheDog

Thanks, any feedback would be appreciated!

TheDog

@ubernaut
Any thoughts or comments?

ubernaut

@thedog haven’t had a chance to look at it yet but it’s on my list

TheDog

Latest version v1.020 is ready for TripleA download.

In TripleA
Click Download Maps Button
Click Installed tab
Click 1888A Steam and Steel
Click Remove Button
Click Yes button to remove
Click Ok button (Successfully removed)
Click Close (To force the map list to refresh)
Click Download Maps Button
Find & Click 1888A Steam and Steel
Click Install button (be aware, displayed percentage download is not working as intended, have a coffee)
Enjoy!

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@frigoref Thanks for fixing the download file