Okay it's been at least a day since someone replied, so I'm declaring this debate done. Here's a list of the pros and cons of Rome: Total War according to the debate(pretty one sided so kinda boring as things go):

Pros:
-If it hadn't been for CA making Rome, then the mods that everyone says are awesome would never have existed(GrandInquisitor, Lucifer)
-Not a clickfest, fastest microer wins(Lucifer)
-Combines RTS/TBS elements smoothly(Lucifer)
-Vanilla better than most other strategy games outside the series, and in some ways in(Quickening, Lucifer)
-Change of pace from other TW games(Quickening)
-Overall improved sequel(Quickening)
-Less buggy than other games around considering it's scope(Quickening, posty)
-Fairly historical for a game(Quickening)
-Good modding potential(Lucifer, posty)
-Great graphics(posty)

Cons:
-Wasn't as captivated as the other TW games(posty)

This debate is now over, and I'm accepting requests for the next debate topic. Also, keep in mind that if you have anything you feel should be added to this list or think I missed something from a previous post make sure to PM me with it, because as of right now the summary is pretty unbalanced.