Well I was out looking for an ACW scenario and while apparently it has been attempted several times... all the projects seem to have died off or suffer from little to no development. I would like to change this, and since I currently have a month or so of leisure, the best time to start is - now.
I have a LOT of ideas for this, however they will probably take a while to implement as Python will be a new language for me. Therefore my initial is plan to just make a map and *playable* scenario to get started. Then move onto the intricacies of the behind the scenes jargon.
This scenario will be meant to accomplish two things. 1) Provide as accurate as possible view into this time of conflict. 2) Provide a replayable and fun, WHAT IF situation. What if the Trent Affair hadn't ended in the release of hostages? Would Britian strike? What if Napoleon had sent in reinforcements from Veracruz? Would Washington fall? What if the union blockade had failed? These are all possible, even almost were situations that WOULD have dramatically changed the outcome of this war, and the face of America as it is today.
So... as of right now, I'd like to get started. Mainly looking for insight and collaboration at this time. Ideas, things to avoid, city lists, units, etc. And I'm also looking for anyone who can point me in the right direction for picking up python. Language references, *good* tutorials, examples, etc..
I have a LOT of ideas for this, however they will probably take a while to implement as Python will be a new language for me. Therefore my initial is plan to just make a map and *playable* scenario to get started. Then move onto the intricacies of the behind the scenes jargon.
This scenario will be meant to accomplish two things. 1) Provide as accurate as possible view into this time of conflict. 2) Provide a replayable and fun, WHAT IF situation. What if the Trent Affair hadn't ended in the release of hostages? Would Britian strike? What if Napoleon had sent in reinforcements from Veracruz? Would Washington fall? What if the union blockade had failed? These are all possible, even almost were situations that WOULD have dramatically changed the outcome of this war, and the face of America as it is today.
So... as of right now, I'd like to get started. Mainly looking for insight and collaboration at this time. Ideas, things to avoid, city lists, units, etc. And I'm also looking for anyone who can point me in the right direction for picking up python. Language references, *good* tutorials, examples, etc..
