About This Content In summer 1937, renewed tensions between Japan and China escalate into open war: The Second Sino-Japanese war has begun.Order of Battle: WWII comes back to the P 5d3b920ae0 Title: Order of Battle: Morning SunGenre: Simulation, StrategyDeveloper:The ArtistocratsPublisher:Slitherine Ltd.Release Date: 28 Jan, 2016 Order Of Battle: Morning Sun Key Serial order of battle morning sun scenarios. order of battle morning sun walkthrough. order of battle morning sun review. order of battle morning sun. juego order of battle morning sun. order of battle morning sun scenarios. order of battle morning sun walkthrough. order of battle world war ii morning sun. juego order of battle morning sun. order of battle morning sun review. order of battle morning sun. order of battle world war ii morning sun I very much recommend this expansion not only for the gameplay it self but for anyone interested in WW2. This expansion covers a from of the war rarely covered by other games and its refreshing to see the sino-japanese war being covered. the devs have done their job well.. China is a refreshing, seldom-used setting, and it fits the game well. The campaign was for me more immersive than the two original ones and the scenarios are well-crafted. Sometimes it felt like I was in the "Empire of the Sun" movie! All of the new units and assets look great.Personally, my best Order of Battle experience!. Playing as the Japanese makes you fighting and bringing honorary for the Emperor Hirohito against Chinese Republic. This expansion is a fantastic look into an "unexplored" war as well as the vehicles used in that war that is a great extension of the original game. Slitherine should be applauded and rewarded (buy it!) for touching a conflict so important to Japan's involvement in WW2 when others have not.The pros:1. Many new units to play and play against including early tankettes, artillery, and early Japanese warplanes most Westerners familiar with the Pacific War may not have seen before. The Chinese have an interesting array of imported vehicles and guns as well.2. Great maps that emphasize the challenge placed upon Imperial Japan's war ambitions, and how overextending your lines can lead to loss of supply and being surrounded by the superior numbers of the Chinese troops. The maps almost encourage you to overextend, not to mention you have a limited time to complete your missions (though I completed the first one well within the allotted time).3. Music is much better/ suitable given the subject matter, and there are a few mechanics that may have changed since the patches, such as move / repair which I don't recall - but I could be confusing with Panzerkorps.4. The campaign selection map is improved over games like Panzerkorps -- it's an actual map and it looks good. 5. The portraits are great and look like old photos of the period - the uniforms of the officers in the portraits are accurate. Cons: 1. Can't play China in the campaign --- yet.2, Graphics or the engine itself seem to choke on occasion even on my relatively powerful system, and can get herky jerky at times. 3. Just a nitpick, but there are a few other early war weapons I have not seen yet in the game (although I have not played all maps yet and have some to go) -- such as the Type 92 Ni-Ku primemover (or other primemovers) that could be an upgrade from horses and trucks and allow towing artillery across rougher terrain, the Type 92 Heavy Armored Vehicle, and the Ki-1 and Ki-2 bombers. Armored trains would also be cool. Notes: SNLF dark blue uniforms (with white straps crossing chest - light colored helmets?) would be nice to see and a contrast to so many khaki colored uniforms on both sides. May pop up later in the game? Here is an example with a soldier in front of a Type 93 Naval Armored Car ("Osaka" in the game) https://ikazuchisen.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/img043.jpg?w=649&h=1024ON THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS: I fully support being able to play China, but think it is not fair to judge the game on this missing aspect (though it should be clear before you buy the DLC). I have a feeling Slitherine will move to add a China campaign. To say this game is bad because it only plays from the Japanese side is like arguing that a game about Napoleon's conquests is unfair to every nation he invaded that you are unable to play. There are many games out there that "promote war and aggression" if you think about it - just this particular war between Japan and China raises particular emotions - AND by being a trailblazer here (few wargames touch on these scenarios / locations), Slitherine was bound to raise some hackles with this release, even if China had been playable. If you think about it, any country invaded in numerous games about Germany cannot fight back -- but these wars even from Germany's perspective are covered by serious wargame companies who want to cover all types of battles for a rabid fanbase that cares. This is the nature of WAR-GAMING - not to get someone all emotionally wound up (does anyone still get emotional over Napoleon's or Rome's conquests?), but to enjoy the simple strategies of war for what they were . and all aspects should be explored. The War was 70 years or more ago. It is not "too soon". Let us explore these battles from all sides. China, the Commonwealth (Chindits), ANZAC, India, -- yes even Imperial Japan -- whatever Slitherine can provide.. This expansion is a fantastic look into an "unexplored" war as well as the vehicles used in that war that is a great extension of the original game. Slitherine should be applauded and rewarded (buy it!) for touching a conflict so important to Japan's involvement in WW2 when others have not.The pros:1. Many new units to play and play against including early tankettes, artillery, and early Japanese warplanes most Westerners familiar with the Pacific War may not have seen before. The Chinese have an interesting array of imported vehicles and guns as well.2. Great maps that emphasize the challenge placed upon Imperial Japan's war ambitions, and how overextending your lines can lead to loss of supply and being surrounded by the superior numbers of the Chinese troops. The maps almost encourage you to overextend, not to mention you have a limited time to complete your missions (though I completed the first one well within the allotted time).3. Music is much better/ suitable given the subject matter, and there are a few mechanics that may have changed since the patches, such as move / repair which I don't recall - but I could be confusing with Panzerkorps.4. The campaign selection map is improved over games like Panzerkorps -- it's an actual map and it looks good. 5. The portraits are great and look like old photos of the period - the uniforms of the officers in the portraits are accurate. Cons: 1. Can't play China in the campaign --- yet.2, Graphics or the engine itself seem to choke on occasion even on my relatively powerful system, and can get herky jerky at times. 3. Just a nitpick, but there are a few other early war weapons I have not seen yet in the game (although I have not played all maps yet and have some to go) -- such as the Type 92 Ni-Ku primemover (or other primemovers) that could be an upgrade from horses and trucks and allow towing artillery across rougher terrain, the Type 92 Heavy Armored Vehicle, and the Ki-1 and Ki-2 bombers. Armored trains would also be cool. Notes: SNLF dark blue uniforms (with white straps crossing chest - light colored helmets?) would be nice to see and a contrast to so many khaki colored uniforms on both sides. May pop up later in the game? Here is an example with a soldier in front of a Type 93 Naval Armored Car ("Osaka" in the game) https://ikazuchisen.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/img043.jpg?w=649&h=1024ON THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS: I fully support being able to play China, but think it is not fair to judge the game on this missing aspect (though it should be clear before you buy the DLC). I have a feeling Slitherine will move to add a China campaign. To say this game is bad because it only plays from the Japanese side is like arguing that a game about Napoleon's conquests is unfair to every nation he invaded that you are unable to play. There are many games out there that "promote war and aggression" if you think about it - just this particular war between Japan and China raises particular emotions - AND by being a trailblazer here (few wargames touch on these scenarios / locations), Slitherine was bound to raise some hackles with this release, even if China had been playable. If you think about it, any country invaded in numerous games about Germany cannot fight back -- but these wars even from Germany's perspective are covered by serious wargame companies who want to cover all types of battles for a rabid fanbase that cares. This is the nature of WAR-GAMING - not to get someone all emotionally wound up (does anyone still get emotional over Napoleon's or Rome's conquests?), but to enjoy the simple strategies of war for what they were . and all aspects should be explored. The War was 70 years or more ago. It is not "too soon". Let us explore these battles from all sides. China, the Commonwealth (Chindits), ANZAC, India, -- yes even Imperial Japan -- whatever Slitherine can provide.. combined with rising sun they make a good team but should have a 3 or 4 set dlc to properly cover the whole of war. Good content with interesting new features.. Good content with interesting new features.
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