can anyone recommend this? I like the idea of a game being the strategic layer mixed with some RPG elements of you having to deal with other officers and higher ups. it does look a little complex and I haven't played any wargames like this before.

>>2082898 (OP)
Have you played the Dev's other game, Shadow Empire. It has characters and similar combat.

>>2082981
I haven't but it looks good as well. I'm specifically interested in the WWII element of Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa. Shadow Empire has a neat theme too (post-apocalyptic it looks like?)

>>2082898 (OP)
This is a really great game, especially if you have a friend to play PBEM with. It's really not that complex, you just need to take time to read all of your reports and pay attention to logistics.

>>2084047
thanks, I'm gonna go for it. no friends that are interested in these sorts of games - and so just hoping that the AI isn't terrible.