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Zar · 26 Sep 2004, 17:16

Get it.

Finally an RTS with a high learning curve.

SilverSmoke · 26 Sep 2004, 17:28

NEWSBOT3 · 26 Sep 2004, 19:15

for you to know this

you've downloaded it.

norty boy.

wu_trax · 26 Sep 2004, 19:16

i just love that quote in your signature.

Nondescript Human · 26 Sep 2004, 19:35

I'm going to get it, though I doubt it will be as interesting as Medieval. What does it view as the end of the Roman period? Technically the Roman Empire wasn't destroyed until AD 1453.

Zar · 26 Sep 2004, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Nondescript Human

I'm going to get it, though I doubt it will be as interesting as Medieval. What does it view as the end of the Roman period? Technically the Roman Empire wasn't destroyed until AD 1453.

its better than medieval - far more complex and much more to do. Plus the unit animation is fantastic

SilverSmoke · 26 Sep 2004, 20:06

Will it run pleasantly on my p3 800, gforce4ti4200 and a 896mb ram? I am in need of a decent strategy game lately.

Blixxard · 26 Sep 2004, 20:16

I agree. I am a huge fan of Total War series. I pre-ordered it from Amazon.co.uk in early August. I have modded the demo to the point of no return. When I first played the demo I needed an oxygen tank on standby.
If you enjoy the first two you will love this one. Some people who play titles such as Command and Conquer and Cossacks don’t like this sort of game, as you cannot interact with the individual unit. This game is more about moving formations of units around and organising them.
Comparing this with a title such as Cossacks: Napoleonic Wars the engine to R:TW is a lot more pleasing and detailed.
A must for any strategy gaming fan!

Nondescript Human · 26 Sep 2004, 20:41

I'd better buy it then.

Zar · 26 Sep 2004, 22:09

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Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

Will it run pleasantly on my p3 800, gforce4ti4200 and a 896mb ram? I am in need of a decent strategy game lately.

not too sure about the processor speed - tho in low settings i dont see why not. I'd check that up if i were you.

Im running a p4 2.4, 1gig of ram and radeon 9600 and i can play the game in medium/high settings with no choppiness

Lupin · 26 Sep 2004, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Zar

Im running a p4 2.4, 1gig of ram and radeon 9600 and i can play the game in medium/high settings with no choppiness

although i just have 512 ddram, i look forward to play this game

Boogster · 26 Sep 2004, 23:41

I have to agree. Love the Total-War series, the thinking man's RTS.

Sunday8pm · 27 Sep 2004, 01:45

I've realised I've only liked RTS's with interesting storylines, does this one have it?

I hated AoE etc cause it was just so dull.

However I've loved C&C, WC, SC/BW, Dune etc cause they all have this ongoing plot thing...

Tactitus · 27 Sep 2004, 03:27

Looking forward to it.

Hicks · 27 Sep 2004, 04:22

Yea can't wait myself, I was going to buy Dawn of War on Friday but there seemed to be an issue at the local branch of Game, they didn't have any in stock, fags.

djbass · 27 Sep 2004, 05:03

I thought RON was pretty good.

Lupin · 27 Sep 2004, 16:54

Zar, did you really dld the game and if yes, where?

Rumad · 27 Sep 2004, 16:59

looks like i nee to find somewhere selling it as I get paid tommorow.

Phang · 27 Sep 2004, 17:11

having played both demos i vastly prefer DoW to R:TW, but i'm not a great fan of the total war series so my judgement may be less useful for someone who is.

Nondescript Human · 28 Sep 2004, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Zar

its better than medieval - far more complex and much more to do.

Which side of the game has been made complex, the strategic map or the battles? In my opinion it's the former which needed improvement in Medieval.

Inferno · 28 Sep 2004, 22:39

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Originally Posted by Nondescript Human

Which side of the game has been made complex, the strategic map or the battles? In my opinion it's the former which needed improvement in Medieval.

Agreed

I am Idler · 29 Sep 2004, 02:50

I got it, started off playing at Hard difficulty.

These Greeks might want to stop attacking my captured settlements

Dace · 29 Sep 2004, 02:59

So who won?

Zar · 29 Sep 2004, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Lupin

Zar, did you really dld the game and if yes, where?

bt

Inferno · 29 Sep 2004, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zar

bt

bittorent

IncubusGod · 29 Sep 2004, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zar

bt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno

bittorent

Oh noes! Pirates!

Avast!

wu_trax · 1 Oct 2004, 14:30

i dont know, it doesnt look that different from the other games, does it?

Zar · 1 Oct 2004, 15:36

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Originally Posted by wu_trax

i dont know, it doesnt look that different from the other games, does it?

u gotta trust me when i say its vastly different from most games (other than the total war series)

Colt · 1 Oct 2004, 15:43

I have Shogun: TW and that rocks and i want to get R:TW but my PC is absolutely diabolicaly crap

Ill have to upgrade my PC as i want it!

meglamaniac · 1 Oct 2004, 15:45

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Originally Posted by NEWSBOT3

for you to know this

you've downloaded it.

norty boy.

OR he played the demo.

Fool.

Mr T pities you.

Blixxard · 1 Oct 2004, 16:17

Hummmm. I am waiting for Amazon.co.uk to dispatch it. Anyday now.

NEWSBOT3 · 1 Oct 2004, 16:22

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Originally Posted by meglamaniac

OR he played the demo.

Fool.

Mr T pities you.

yeah, and just happens to comment the day after it appears on suprnova.

i think not.

wu_trax · 1 Oct 2004, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Zar

u gotta trust me when i say its vastly different from most games (other than the total war series)

im talking about the total war series.
sure, the graphics are somewhat better and the campaign map got improved slightly, but thats about it.
as far as i can see youcan only play the romans(4 fractions that is) now, in the middle age version you could play all of them.
i also dont exactly like those senat missions, they want me to start wars with everyone around at the same time.

Hicks · 1 Oct 2004, 16:41

Just got slaughtered in an ambush

NEWSBOT3 · 1 Oct 2004, 16:43

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Originally Posted by wu_trax

im talking about the total war series.
sure, the graphics are somewhat better and the campaign map got improved slightly, but thats about it.
as far as i can see youcan only play the romans(4 fractions that is) now, in the middle age version you could play all of them.
i also dont exactly like those senat missions, they want me to start wars with everyone around at the same time.

nah

you earn other nations when you defeat them.

i have gaul ,carthage, and greeks so far.

the senate - generally- tells you to attack your traditional enemies, but they are a pain in the ass.

i look forward to eliminating them this weekend.

wu_trax · 1 Oct 2004, 18:46

cqan i safely ignore the senat or would that causes any problems? ofc, i wouldnt get those bonuses, but anything else?
i dont want to start a war with the gauls just yet :/

(and yes, i kind of 'lost' my manual

)

NEWSBOT3 · 1 Oct 2004, 20:30

you can ignore the senate just fine, as far as im aware. never tried it myself, but it should work.

non-roman factions dont have a senate,

thankfully.

Nondescript Human · 2 Oct 2004, 01:05

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Originally Posted by Blixxard

Hummmm. I am waiting for Amazon.co.uk to dispatch it. Anyday now.

ditto. Dispatch date 3 Oct.

hyfe · 2 Oct 2004, 13:28

I've never been so disappointed with a game as this one.

The battles are fun, but the unit speed is way too high. I still prefer the battles here to Medieval though.

The strategic elements has been totally ruined. Firstmost because the changes make the strategy alot more like Heroes Of Might and Magic (create a superarmies, run around ravaging) as opposed to anything remotely like warfare. Secondmost because of the annoying graphics. The strategic map is filled with terrain, which makes borders, roads etc way too difficult to spot a. For some reason, the mouse actually lags on the strategic map (and according to the forums, I'm certainly not the only one experiencing this), but i'm having no trouble on the tactics map. The reports buttons drops on the right instead of just appearing there, making me wait two friggin seconds for the animation to complete *each* turn. The general interface just seems worse than Medivial too.

All in all they forgot to include the 'remove annoying shit' preference. I can't imagine anyone actually beta-tested this crap, all the eye-candy is there, but thats all there is. As far as I'm concerned, this is as shallow as games get. And I gave it far too many tries, as I really wanted to convince myself it was great.

Wait with playing this game 'till they patch it / expansion pack it up to a not so incredibly annoying level.

IncubusGod · 4 Oct 2004, 08:32

Heh I got it on Saturday and it's been eating my life ever since \o/

It's a bitch when your original leader dies leaving idiot sons to take over. Bah!

Plus it's full of pedos! I had one guy in the family tree that wasn't producing kids so I went and looked at the family tree and it turns out the fking 40 year old is married to a 7 year old kid.

Same thing with one 34 year old guy, married to a 10 year old. Oh those crazy romans!

Boogster · 4 Oct 2004, 15:17

I have watched my flatmate play it (still waiting for my computer to arrive), and it looks as though it gets a little tedious, tbh.

IncubusGod · 4 Oct 2004, 15:32

It only gets tedious if you let it. You can do some quite nice tactical things both on the battlefield and on the campaign map. Lay nice traps where you lure out an army to relieve a settlement then abmush them on the way there. Little things like that help.

Nondescript Human · 4 Oct 2004, 17:50

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Originally Posted by IncubusGod

Heh I got it on Saturday and it's been eating my life ever since \o/

It's a bitch when your original leader dies leaving idiot sons to take over. Bah!

Plus it's full of pedos! I had one guy in the family tree that wasn't producing kids so I went and looked at the family tree and it turns out the fking 40 year old is married to a 7 year old kid.

Same thing with one 34 year old guy, married to a 10 year old. Oh those crazy romans!

yeah, well the best part of medieval was obviously forcing your royal family into incestuous relationships.

Marilyn Manson · 4 Oct 2004, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Nondescript Human

yeah, well the best part of medieval was obviously forcing your royal family into incestuous relationships.

At least it was realistic in that regard.

Blixxard · 5 Oct 2004, 22:07

I got the game today. I have been playing it for roughly 6 hours and it’s fantastic. You get a nice big map of Europe in the box!
To be honest, I had this grand master plan that I would be the Britons straight away. But you have to do this tutorial thing, which does help. Then you only get the choice of 3 factions, I am going off the theory that if I do a short game (by capturing 15 provinces) I can get away with getting some more factions. Correct?
So far the game is great. It was worth the wait!

NEWSBOT3 · 5 Oct 2004, 22:17

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Originally Posted by Blixxard

I got the game today. I have been playing it for roughly 6 hours and it’s fantastic. You get a nice big map of Europe in the box!
To be honest, I had this grand master plan that I would be the Britons straight away. But you have to do this tutorial thing, which does help. Then you only get the choice of 3 factions, I am going off the theory that if I do a short game (by capturing 15 provinces) I can get away with getting some more factions.
So far the game is great. It was worth the wait!

yes

should take you 3-5hrs to do a short one.
i got -loads- of factions by doing the first one.

Nondescript Human · 5 Oct 2004, 22:26

It arrived today for me today too. So far I've been a bit disappointed though. I don't like what they've done with either the tactical or the strategic map. Also, the movies won't run properly on my brand new laptop (3ghz, 512mb ram). By the way, is the land on the strategic map supposed to be so ****ing dark, because on the box the land looks like what normal terrain should look like, but on my 'Prologue' mission evrything was completely black and flat-looking and on the first part of the imperial campaign you can make out a little detail but it's still really dark. I've tried messing with all of the graphics options, so it's not that.

wu_trax · 5 Oct 2004, 22:48

yes, they made some mistakes in the strategic map. you can hardly make out anything. for a start they could have made the different colors of the different factions more clear, they almost look like the normal background. then the borders and the streets look almost the same. i also dont like that whole exploring stuff, once you have been in a territory at least the borders of that territory should be visible. sometimes when you conquer an area you dont even see where it ends on the mainmap

but the rest of that the game is nice.

Blixxard · 5 Oct 2004, 22:50

Darn. I have been playing it on a 2.5GHZ, 512RAM, I don't have a clue what gfx card, but if the demo worked I knew the game would work. The only thing that does stutter if the FMV's, the Activision logo etc.
I get what you mean about the tactical map. I think it is more practical. I now find i can use ships a lot more than I did. Took 2 armies to Cathage and took it. Then a few turns later after taking the other provinces around it I knew practically it was never going to work. So left the cities and went back to Rome.

wu_trax · 7 Oct 2004, 00:14

this game rocks. i ve been playing for like 7 hours today.
but why is that own AI so damn stupid? i let it attack a city with 700 troops against maybe 120. not only did i loose the battle i also lost 500 of those troops