When will people get over this 'expansion pack' mentality? Show me how BiI even closely follows the feel and interface of KP. Not every Matrix title releases at $50USD - and physical options are more expensive. But even now, Matrix has shown that point to be moot. Now, if you argue that digital download should provide savings over physical distribution you're onto something. Each ASL module likewise - forget we paid $80 for the rules alone! When Trivial Pursuit releases with a new board and cards or card alone, prices are basically par.

There is simply no logic to arguing this tact.

Wodin that is such a disappointing approach to this game and our hobby and in fact, it surprises me that you still bring it up after the huge debate during the release of Battles In Normandy. The expansion pack looks dead as far as wargames go. Looks like SSG is going down the lines of HPS. With that said, SSG have Across the Dnepr - an expansion pack for Korsun Pocket (we also have the upcoming War Plan Orange expansion for 2b圓's War in the Pacific) and I wouldn't rule out other expansion packs in the future, but Battles In Italy is most definitely a full game, with as much or more gameplay IMHO as Battles In Normandy. Many changes that end up seamless from the customer's perspective are actually a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes, particularly to make them fit so well in the existing system. SSG's games are recognized for their excellent AI, tight gameplay, stability and excellent scenarios - all of these take time and make a new release a major proposition. Ultimately what determines whether something is an expansion pack from the publisher's and developer's viewpoint is largely how much time and effort was required to create it. A title that takes a development team 9-12 months of full time work to research, create, code, test and balance is not going to be possible to release as an expansion pack. Wargaming has always been and remains a niche market for gamers who want a little mental exercise in their gaming and some historical accuracy, so for the most part titles don't sell at mainstream levels. Us wargamers will always pay out in the end if they love a system. Im not complianing as it does make sense. Is this due to on thewhole small sales compared to major games so its away of getting more money back from the product?

Little steep download