We have just released the first patch for Valor & Victory, including fixes (thanks for your reports!) and improvements.
Our next updates after this will address other feedback, such as the ability to zoom in and out - sorry we couldn't get it into this first patch.
NEW
New Victory Popups - Player now gets points - Player can see % losses on both sides
FIXED
- Points now sent to PBEM as game progresses - Cannot switch to English if using PC set to another language - Cannot unload units that are loaded into a vehicle during the game - Pressing the Esc key to unselect units in movement can cause them to be unresponsive after - Game hangs when AI fires AT weapon from pinned unit - Crash when AI vehicle cannot find a target to move towards - Crash when sometimes unselecting units - Updated French translations - Updated Spanish translations - Correct British Flag
Valor & Victory is out now
Valor & Victory, the digital version of the classic hex and counter tabletop wargame, is out now.
With 20 scenarios based around real events shortly after the Normandy Landings in 1944, the game challenges you to achieve different objectives: eliminate the enemy, capture objectives or exit certain units off of the map.
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Battle of Douvres Radar Station - 77th anniversary
The game features the Battle of Douvres Radar Station, which took place on June 17th, 1944. Today marks its 77th anniversary: the British 41 Commando, Royal Marines led the attack supported by the tanks of the 79th Armoured Division. The Radar at Douvres was the main Luftwaffe radar station in the area. It was a fortified position with five radars, minefields, bunkers and ringed by barbed wire. The scenario covers the final assault by 41 Commando with a couple of Shermans in support.
Manual and tutorial videos
Check out the PDF manual for a complete guide to your first steps. You can also have a look at these tutorial videos to find out how the turn phases play out and how to build your own scenarios with the built-in scenario editor.
Sign up for the "Operation Overlord" tournament
Valor & Victory launches with tournament support: if you're looking to test your skills, you can sign up here and join the Operation Overlord tournament. All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting, and when it will be time to play your turns.
The tournament will officially start on July 1sr, and it will include three rounds, each one lasting 21 days.
You will challenge your opponents in three scenarios:
June 6th, 1944 - St. Marie Du Mont, France
June 6th, 1944 - The Fight for Colleville, France
June 17th, 1944 - Battle of Douvres Radar Station, France
Tabletop Wargames - Steam Exclusive Bundle
Valor & Victory launches with a Steam exclusive bundle: if you're into World War 2 board games and you already own Heroes of Normandie, you'll get a 15% discount on Valor & Victory.
Valor & Victory is going to be released on June 17th. In this third tutorial video, we will be covering the powerful Scenario Editor that is included with the game. The editor allows you to create your own scenarios as well as edit existing scenarios, allowing you to extend your enjoyment of the game and share your creations with others.
Check it out the full tutorial below:
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Valor & Victory - How to play #2
Valor & Victory is going to be released on June 17th. In this second tutorial video, we will be covering more phases in Valor and Victory. The Movement phase, the Defensive Fire phase and the Advance and Assault phase.
<*>Movement Phase: This phase is the phase in which you will be able to move your units. Units that have fired before this phase will be unable to do anything in the movement phase, however. <*>Defensive Fire Phase: This phase sits between the fire and the movement phase. It allows you to attack any visible enemy during their turn. <*>Advance and Assault Phase: Similar to the movement phase, you will be able to move but only to single tile nearby. You will immune to counterattacks during movement in this phase and movement into an enemy tile will trigger a deadly melee attack.
Valor & Victory, to be released on June 17th, is entering the last stage of beta testing, and we're now running a beta tournament. If you're in the beta and would like to help, you can sign up here.
The gameplay in Valor & Victory is as loyal as possible to the original boardgame, and each turn is divided into specific phases. This first video tutorial covers Command Phase and Fire Phase.
Command Phase: the game starts with the Command phase, during which you will be able to combine and split your squads and exchange weapons. Fire Phase: simply select the units and then click on any enemy in line of sight to order your units to shoot. Then wait for the die roll to determine the combat outcome. The die will take into consideration your total Firepower and any potential hindrance modifier.
Check it out!
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Valor & Victory - out on June 17th
Valor & Victory, the digital edition of the WWII squad-level board game, now has a release date: the game will be released on June 17th.
Valor & Victory will feature multiplayer and tournament support from day 1, along with an easy to use scenario editor and approximately 20 single-player missions based shortly after the Normandy landings in 1944.
If you missed the double interview with Lance Craner, developer of the digital edition, and Barry Doyle, creator of the board game, have a look at this video recording: it features insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lots of information about the game.
A fast playing squad-level wargaming system, the Valor & Victory original tabletop game was the brain child of Barry Doyle. The Yobowargames team is now working on developing the digital edition, making sure to create an experience loyal to the original board game.
We will be hosting a live interview with Barry Doyle, creator of the board game and actively involved in its development, and Lance Craner, developer of the digital edition, for Tea Time on the 6th of May at 4PM BST. They will be on hand to answer all of our questions about the game and its story in our double interview live on Twitch.
After the interview we will also being having a first look at the game. So be sure to set yourself a reminder on our official Twitch channel here.
If you've not heard of Valor & Victory before, there is a podcast interview with both Barry and Lance you can listen to here.
The Matrix Games and Yobowargames teams have proudly partnered together to publish Valor & Victory.
Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.
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With 20 scenarios based on real events shortly after the Normandy Landings in 1944, the game challenges you to achieve different goals: eliminate the enemy, capture objectives or move certain units off of the map.
Valor & Victory is a complete WWII wargaming system, covering infantry and armored combat, close assaults, armored overruns, fortifications, and much more.
Valor & Victory comes with full multiplayer support: challenge your friends in 1v1 multiplayer matches over PBEM or in hotseat mode. If you’re looking to test your skills, sign up for official tournaments and climb the leaderboard as well.
An extremely intuitive built-in scenario editor allows you to build and play your own scenarios either against the AI or against your friends. Pick a map, set the objective, choose the factions, place units and defenses where you prefer. Add details and customize your rules: decide the number of turns, the weather conditions and the starting team. The scenario editor gives you all the tools to create custom challenges without limitations.
JOIN THE BETA
Valor & Victory is looking for beta testers: apply now and help us improve the game.
