Advanced European Theater of Operations - AETO 2

In 2007, Decision Games announced that an updated Advanced ETO would be re-released as a second printing run, to be known as “AETO 2”. In addition, AETO 2 is also to include the East African expansion game (AOI), for a total grand game of 10 counter sheets (2800 pieces), 3 large maps (22”x34”), and 2 mini-maps (8.5”x11”.) More significantly, though, Eric Harvey has stated that AETO 2 would be a complete makeover, taking full advantage of the refinements that AETO has undergone since its release in 2002, as well as a streamlined integration of the AOI rules (i.e., all coalesced into one conglomerating rule booklet.) But contrary to any expectation that AETO 2 will be more complex, Mr. Harvey has stated that he will endeavor to actually streamline AETO 2 (deleting numerous redundancies, and simplifying some mechanics), as well as (and perhaps most significantly) a re-rendering of all of the artwork and graphics, particularly the game piece artwork. To this end, Mr. Harvey has enlisted the aid of professional graphic artist Tom Willcockson (to date, Mr. Willcockson’s wargame graphics credits are the comprehensive ship artwork for “War in the Pacific”.) At the time this Wikipedia article was written, AETO 2 is projected to be released by Decision Games in 2010.