Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions page. Below, we have tried to answer the most common questions visitors to this our Web site may have. If you find that your question is not answered on this page, please email us wargamesystemsl@sky.com.

Q: How can I buy eRules?
Q: Why can't I just carry on using the free demonstration?
Q: Will eRules work on my system?
Q: How do I install eRules?
Q: Can eRules be completely removed from my system if I  no longer want it?
Q: What about viruses?
Q: Can I get technical support if I have problems with eRules  on my system?
Q: Is eRules a game?
Q: Does eRules have 3D graphics?
Q: Is eRules just a fancy set of rules on computer?
Q: Where can I get the Wargames Research Group rules that eRules World War II is about?
Q: If I have the WRG rules, why would I need eRules?
Q: Why not use faster sets of WWII rules like 'Rapid Fire'?

Q: How can I buy eRules?

A: Download the free, fully featured demonstration program and try it out. If you like it, follow the registration instructions. After your payment through Paypal, we will unlock the full eRules. Next time you start eRules, you will see the changes.

Q: Why can't I just carry on using the free demonstration?

A: The demonstration program does everything that the full program does except give the actual results of weapon fire. With this limitation, you can carry on trying out the demo for as long as you wish.

Q: Will eRules work on my system?

A: The version currently available to download is compatible with Windows Vista and 7. For Windows systems before XP, an older version of eRules is still available on our old web site here link. There is currently no version of eRules for Apple or Linux operating systems.

Q: How do I install eRules?

A: Just click on the 'Download' button on our Downloads page and follow the instructions. A  ‘self-extracting package' will be copied to the folder of your choice.  Just double click on that to start the automatic setup process.

Q: Can eRules be completely removed from my system if I  no longer want it?

A: No problem. Just click 'Settings/Control Panel' on your Startup menu. Double click on 'Add/Remove Programs'. Select 'eRules  World War II' and click 'Uninstall'.

Q: What about viruses?

A: Viruses can cause a lot of damage to your system. It is a good  idea to scan any ‘.exe’ file that you download with a virus checker before launching it. WargameSystems has taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that our downloads contain no viruses.

Q: Can I get technical support if I have problems with eRules  on my system?

A: Just e-mail wargamesystems@sky.com. We will respond  within 24 hours.

Q: Is eRules a game?

A: eRules is a tool to help you play faster, more realistic wargames with military models. It is not a stand-alone game.

Q: Does eRules have 3D graphics?

A: eRules is not an arcade game and is not about graphics. eRules is about giving you fast results from a very detailed set of rules in order to let you concentrate on tactics and have more fun.

Q: Is eRules just a fancy set of rules on computer?

A: eRules is more  like an umpire than a set of rules, though you will find a lot of guidance in the Help pages.

Q: Where can I get the Wargames Research Group rules that eRules World War II is about?

 A: The Wargames Research Group ‘Wargames Rules 1925 to 1950’ (1988 edition) is now built into the software for reference. By clicking Help then Rules, you can display the full text, search for particular words and print off a copy to read through or for reference.

Q: If I have the WRG rules, why would I need eRules?

A: Try them, then read our summary of the benefits of eRules, then try eRules - free! What have you got to lose?

Q: Why not use faster sets of WWII rules like 'Rapid Fire'?

A: That's another option, but paper-based systems have to sacrifice  either a lot of interesting and important detail, or speed. With  eRules, you get both .