Warzone

Reviews

Review by MainstreaM on 11/22/2012.

It would be fun to have bigger bases - in the beginning it's really hard to see where all your units are and who can attack them. Thanks for considering that, and... 5 stars!!!

Response by map creator spaceman

on 11/22/2012

This is being considered as I am starting work on other maps and your input is invaluable. Glad you like it!

There are some limitations on a map of this scale in Warlight, it works pretty well but certain things like the size of the numbers and the ability to scroll around whilst a bonus is highlighted are less than ideal. That's the main reason the map is dark, to help the magenta glow be more visible. I do plan on somewhat larger bases, but that will have to wait for a more major redesign (there are a few future lines I'm wanting to add in as well to address certain pinch points).

I'm curious, for you and future reviewers, do you have local knowledge, and do you find that it influences the gameplay if you play someone who isn't matched in local knowledge (ie. has much more or less than you) ?

8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Review by RvW

on 6/23/2013.

Most of the bonuses on this map are not likely to be ever completed; by the time you have them it has long since been obvious who is going to win. So, I suggest the "extra armies for territories" setting to help people get some additional income. That having been said, pay close attention to short lines and the "branch" bonuses; some of those can be obtained relatively easily!

While battling for long "straight" sections can get rather boring, there are certainly interesting areas on this map. Especially when fighting near the centre, make sure to pay close attention to which stations connects where, because some connections are easy to overlook (for instance, I often forget about King's Cross <--> Russell Square).

I think the additional lines make this version more fun to play than the other London Underground map, but I think the other map has a better bonus system. Play them both a few times and see for yourself which you like best!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review by Nathan

on 5/14/2015.

The map is very attractively done, but like most train line maps, it gets very tedious after a while. Not only is the layout almost entirely linear, but most bonuses consist of an entire branch or main line of track, meaning you have something like a 17-territory bonus in single-file order. Needless to say, incomes will be very low on this map.

Gameplay would be significantly improved by offering smaller bonus regions, or perhaps by playing with the armies/territory income feature turned on. Alternatively, larger stations could be made worth 1-2 bonus armies by themselves.

In any event, the map is beautiful but not all that playable.

Also, the connection between Stratford International and King's Cross could be drawn more boldly.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review by A_B3 on 8/24/2017.

Bonuses are difficult to understand sometimes but otherwise very enjoyable.