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**Discoman** · 08-21-2008, 21:25

AI covering a retreat? Sounds awesome!

Despite the scope of the game Creative Assembly is working to make the grand campaign more manageable. For one thing, factions may have unique goals other than "conquer the known world." Players can attempt to win based on their nation's prestige (earned through technology research, diplomacy, or military prowess). Another country might win if it establishes itself as a republic and maintains a stable government for X number of years.

Best news yet!

**Warmaster Horus** · 08-21-2008, 21:30

I missed that last part. Sounds like CA is trying to bring back some features of MTW. All good news!

**Martok** · 08-22-2008, 02:33

I'll admit, I liked most of what I read in the preview (although I too am a bit skeptical about the minefield comment). I especially like that Gamespy specifically discussed the AI -- they generally don't talk about AI unless it's worth mentioning. I do think it odd, however, that the second government type is a "democratic" monarchy. What was wrong with constitutional monarchy?

Still, that's more nitpicking than a serious criticism. The more I see of Empire, the more I'm starting to look forward to it.

**Mailman653** · 08-22-2008, 03:11

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**anders** · 08-22-2008, 09:12

Originally Posted by Martok

I do think it odd, however, that the second government type is a "democratic" monarchy. What was wrong with constitutional monarchy?

thats probably just gamespy not using the correct term, constitutional monarchy is the correct name of the concept they describe.

**Mount Suribachi** · 08-22-2008, 10:18

OOh, I like the hint that we will see a return to GA style games

**Intrepid Sidekick** · 08-22-2008, 10:31

Some clarifications:

The "land mines" are Fougasse - Early version of landmine used in prepared positions by defending forces only. Only certain units get them and only if they are defending and only if they have had a turn to prepare them.

The government type is Constitutional Monarchy - Not a "democratic monarchy" as you guys so rightly have pointed out.

**hoom** · 08-22-2008, 10:57

only if they have had a turn to prepare them.

As in, the army has to have been static for a turn? I like that.

On the other side, will there be sap mines (wall breaching big bang type) available to some units on siege attack?

**PBI** · 08-22-2008, 11:16

Originally Posted by Intrepid Sidekick

Some clarifications:

The "land mines" are Fougasse - Early version of landmine used in prepared positions by defending forces only. Only certain units get them and only if they are defending and only if they have had a turn to prepare them.

Thanks for clearing that up. Interesting that you mention troops taking a turn to prepare defensive positions, does it mean troops can "dig in" and prepare field fortifications in lieu of moving that turn?

Incidentally, could someone clarify for me what is the difference between a constitutional monarchy and a democratic monarchy? I thought they were the same thing; the UK is often described as the former even though it is democratic and does not have a constitution (or does Magna Carta count?)