Hi there, how's it going? This is my first time posting on the GOG.com forums.

Before I start, let me say right away that I have no desire to touch the multiplayer in pretty much any rts, and if I get these games, I'll probably won't even touch anything outside of the campaign.

Anyways, I'm not really that into the RTS genre, as I really don't get a lot of them.

I've enjoyed a few of them however, and maybe this can give you an idea of if I'd be able to handle this game or not.

I've played two of the Command and Conquer games (The original, and Red Alert.) They were beyond fun!

I've also played some of the original Spellforce. It was one of the most unique experiences I have had in a game, and I'll probably the whole series that is here when I see it on sale.

But then I look some extremely complex rts that I can't handle at all, like what I've played of the Demo of King Arthur: The Role Playing Wargame, .

This game of course is something quite different, and it looks like something that could be quite fun, but I'm not sure how to explain why it feels this way.

Eh, this post is all over the place, and I apologize for this fact, but I can't think of a better way to put things. I guess what I'm asking is, this game looks as if it could be fun, but I'm not sure how I'll be able to handle it. Maybe you could give me some basic advice on how to do well in a game like this, so it doesn't seems so intimidating.

Thank you for your time.

GC definitely isn't a traditional RTS: the focus is much more tactical, and makes you think about scouting, terrain layout, setting up your battle lines, etc. The interface is pretty easy to learn, and once you master it, you can issue complex orders very quickly. It's definitely worth a try, and if it's just too dang hard, it's got an invincibility code...

Well, GC has nothing to do with a C&C game, which don't care much for scouting, or unit positioning in a battle. If you know Wargame : European Escalation, it's a lot more like that, in a much, 90s way. much simpler to approach.

Ground Control is more about tactics and positionning as was said in the precedent post. So if you enjoy building a huge army, don't try GC. If you enjoy baiting the ennemy in a careful ambush. Maybe you should try it.