We’ve completed a major update to the back-end of the mapscript. This change is mostly for a future API integration into Empire Deluxe Combined Edition. We are happy to report that the mapscripts appear to be working as intended, with the upgrade taking less than 20 minutes to complete. In addition to the mapscript, the…
The next iteration of the Modern Units Database is now updated on EDIBLE. You can find it here or you can use the download link at the bottom of this post. The full change log is available further in this post. This update focuses on upgrading the space game as well as adjusting the way…
I spent the July 4th weekend playing around with the EDCE mechanics. I was mainly looking for a way to fix the issue with Anti-Air Missiles which Framer pointed out. The problem in this case is the game mechanics prevent rapid launches against air units, which negates their usefulness. However, I believe I’ve achieved a…
I’ve uploaded Version 0.0.7a of the Modern Units Database to EDIBLE. You can download it using the button at the bottom of this post. This change builds on the previous release and is mostly focused on making some back-end changes to test how they function. The most visible change that players will see is the…
Today is the first update in nine months, and the biggest in over a year, for the Modern Units Database. You can download the updated file on EDIBLE or use the button at the bottom of this post. This update is focused on how recon and satellites work and creates some new dynamics to how…
Last week, what the media calls “Phase Two” of the War in Ukraine began. This represents the moment when the Russian offensive switched from a full encirclement of Ukraine into an offensive from the East and represents a complete shift in strategy. Today, we will continue our analysis of the war and, where applicable, draw…
The ongoing War in Ukraine offers an opportunity to review the accuracy of the Modern Units Database. At the same time, it gives a unique perspective on what is happening in the war. Let’s take a look at some of the military events that occurred and see if we can understand what is happening through…
It’s not often that a two modern armies enter conventional warfare in the modern age. Ever since the Proxy Wars of the Cold War became the norm for modern warfare, one-sided asymmetrical warfare was common. However, the War in Ukraine has given us the opportunity to review the accuracy of all the statistical projections that…
Today I put the finishing touches on the Video Manual for the Modern Units Database. I’ve spend around a month sifting through all the game play feedback, recommendations from EDTC, and then my own notes from when I developed the initial content. I’ve got it down to the essential details necessary to play this set…
Congratulations to Mara who has claimed the title of Empire Deluxe Champion for 2021. After two narrow but well-played victories, and a partial win on our third play-through, he will carry the torch for 2022 until we meet again next December. In this post, I will show the highlights for our third and final game…
