Rome Rises on the Field of Glory

batesmotel34 writes:

The PC game engine is derived from the TT rules. Areas that are closest to the TT are the combat and unit cohesion mechanisms. There are significant differences in the area of movement and in the use of commanders from the TT rules. In addition all Battle Groups occupy a single hex each so considerations of Battle Group formations from the TT rules are completely missing from the PC version. Movement and combat is implemented one BG at a time so in some ways the PC version has some of the feel of the DBx games with single element moves.

The Rise of Rome supplement substantially adds to the value of the game and now provides the ability to create armies for a given points value based on lists derived from the TT lists. This greatly enhances the options available especially for multi-player PBEM games. The AI enhancements were originally due to be released with the RoR supplement but have now been delayed to the next patch.

Chris

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Marco Minoli of Slitherine writes:

Rise of Rome Digital Released

Slitherine is proud to announce the release of Rise of Rome Digital, the first army pack for its blockbuster wargame Field of Glory.

Rise of Rome is an expansion pack for Field of Glory Digital and requires Field of Glory Digital. It adds a host of new features to single- and multi-player, and the vast number of armies and troop types make this more than just an expansion pack; it is an entirely new game!

The game also features a Digital Army Generator (D.A.G.) to allow players to design their own armies to a specific number of points and use them against the AI or in multi-player battles.

The D.A.G. sets a new benchmark for all wargames addicts and, alongside the increasingly popular multi-player play-by-email system, it will make this award-winning series a completely new experience for wargamers, strategy players and newcomers alike.

Field of Glory Digital is based on the popular Field of Glory tabletop wargaming system from Slitherine (fieldofglory.com), the PC version takes care of all the calculations and measurements and just leaves you to make the important and fun decisions.

Features

A comprehensive Digital Army Generator (D.A.G.) which allows you to design armies to a specific number of points and then take these armies in to single player against the AI or online in multi-player. Making its first-ever appearance on a Slitherine title, the D.A.G. is a powerful tool for any wargames addict!
New random-battle generator using armies created in the army builder for single- and multi-player.
Baggage camps which appear in battle and can be looted for bonus points. Some armies are allowed to fortify their baggage.
Over 100 new unit types including camelry, scythed chariots and artillery!
Five new terrain types: broken ground, impassable terrain, open fields, plantations and steep hills.
Six new battles from the Greek and Persian wars, Macedonian and Punic wars, and from Rome's expansion.

Armies Included

Mid-Republican Roman, Late Republican Roman, Gallic, Pyrrhic, Later Carthaginian, Ancient Spanish, Later Macedonian, Attalid Pergamene, Numidian or Early Moorish, Later Seleucid, Later Ptolemaic, Pontic, Spartacus Slave Revolt, Early Armenian, Parthian, Later Jewish, Bosporan