November 2008

[pevergreen]

I like where this thread is going.

Lets just hope it doesnt get delayed.

[woad&fangs]

Very nice, but I would like to remind CA of one thing...

If my mad scientist tells me that my super weapon is almost finished, but requires more testing, I will wait for him to complete the testing. No one ever conquered the world by using a beta-version.

Take as much time as you guys need.

PS: the screenshots so far are very pretty.

[Ramses II CP]

Very nice, but I would like to remind CA of one thing...

Take as much time as you guys need.

PS: the screenshots so far are very pretty.

Ditto the first part. Release dates suck, finished products rock.

I guess I should be glad so many people are willing to pay to beta test the product for me though.

[adamsleath]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire:_Total_War
Features

Empire: Total War will feature a new game engine as well as 3D naval battles, a feature new to the series, as well as large land battles with muskets, cavalry and artillery. Buildings and structures can be garrisoned, as well as being destructible, and there is a plethora of new formations and strategies to be mastered. The naval battles feature destructible sails, realistic cannon fire, grapeshots and boarding action. Weather effects are also a key chapter in naval battles.

The battles on land have been given a makeover too:

* The firing of cannons, arrows and muskets is made more realistic.
* Music makes its way into the battlefield in the form of bagpipes, drums, fifes and trumpets.
* Weapons may jam and misfire, and cannons can explode.
* Generals shout orders at their troops as the regiment goes into combat or fires at enemies.
* The battlefield becomes strewn with dead, dying and dismembered bodies. The game makes use of ragdoll physics to add to the chaos.

A full list of confirmed features can be found in the frequently updated TotalWar.org forum summary thread.

oh my; i'm REALLY looking forward to this.!

[Caerfanan]

The new features about land battles seems to be only about cosmetic? I hope there'll be smtg else than "more eye candy"...

[adamsleath]

I hope there'll be smtg else

such as?

seems to be plenty of additions to actual game & battle mechanics on campaign map level and battle map levels.
modified/different game engine supposedly

[Martok]

such as?

AI and diplomacy.

If those were the only two things that CA were to get right in this game, I would still probably be content.