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RBM Studio's Gettysburg

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Hexes of War

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Hexes of War

 14 Dec, 2023 (1 year ago) 3.99$ STEAM
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Description

In RBM Studio's Gettysburg, take command of either the Confederate or Union forces for the Battle of Gettysburg, the single bloodiest battle of the U.S. Civil War. Each side has an historically accurate order of battle that details when and where reinforcements will arrive, letting the player attempt to outdo the generals of history. As the Confederate commander Lee, it's your task to either crush the Union forces or secure a safe route for your continued invasion of the North. As the Union commander Meade, you must at least match the losses inflicted by the Confederates while also securing the roads leaving Gettysburg towards D.C.

RBM Studio's Gettysburg features gameplay based on the historical wargaming boardgames of the 70's and 80's. Players maneuver markers that represent their units on a hexagonal map that mimics the gameboard and cardboard counters of traditional boardgames. Turns are completed in an "I go, you go" style, wherein players alternate their turns with their opponent until one player passes. Once that happens, a random number of unopposed actions are given to their opponent. Pass too early and you risk giving your opponent the opportunity to maneuver completely around your forces. Combat is resolved through die rolls modified by terrain, battle line factors, and the use of artillery support. Attackers benefit from flanking defenders. Defenders benefit from being in defensible terrain.

Artillery support is a finite resource, so think carefully about when to use it. If both players use artillery in an engagement, an artillery duel is conducted in which at most one player will receive the bonus but both players risk losing additional artillery support if their opponent's cannon manage to hit their own.

The Confederates begin the game with less artillery support but ultimately receive more units and benefit from a greater area of influence generated by General Lee. Only the Union player can deploy a special sharpshooter unit that protects a single hex from the Confederate advance. Careful placement of this unit can help block a Confederate advance farther into the North.

Key Features

  • Command your units in an historically accurate representation of the real Battle of Gettysburg.
  • Maneuver to try and pin your opponent's forces, while keeping your own free to act.
  • Manage your artillery usage to avoid being overrun late in the game if your opponent still has resources left.
  • Choose your fights carefully - losing artillery and men attempting to capture a well-defended hex without adequate preparation is a sure path to defeat.
  • Solo play as both sides to explore the rules and potential strategies.
  • Online multiplayer play against a human opponent.

Windows Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9+ compatible sound card
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9+ compatible sound card

Mac Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.15 (Catalina)
  • Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 2600 or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: 10.15 (Catalina)
  • Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 2600 or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection

Linux Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
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    The path is clear!

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    Win the game as Confederates by opening a path through Gettysburg.

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    Hold the line

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    Win as Union with a tie score

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    Pyrrhic Victory

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    Win after losing 5 or more units

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    Victory demands sacrifice

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    Win as Conferates by opening a path through Gettysburg when you've lost more units than your enemy.

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    It's a rout!

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    Eliminate 5 or more enemy units without losing any of your own.