Three new previews!!

**Monk** · 08-27-2008, 19:49

The two things I was hoping for in Empire was quite simply:

1. Improved AI.
2. Better and more in-depth Diplomacy options.

Until very recently both were only talked about except for using very vague language or the kind that a regular schmuck like me couldn't quite grasp. After these three previews, the gamers Global in particular; I have to say that for the first time I feel genuinely excited about Empire. After being a fan of the series since the STW days, when all we had was 3 states of being (ally, neutral, enemy) i've been wanting to see a full on diplomacy model that had an authentic feel. Rome and M2 came close to this, but the reputation system was bugged and we still didn't have enough options.

I'll say this. That if the AI in Empire is improved and can not only use the new diplomatic options but exploit them and really use them to it's advantage - watch out! We may have a true challenge awaiting us. We can only hope.

**Jolt** · 08-28-2008, 03:12

Let's see if Portugal gets included as a playable faction as they should. Being one of the very few nations who could actually boast having a multi continental colonial empire.

**Sheogorath** · 08-28-2008, 04:42

Originally Posted by Jolt

Let's see if Portugal gets included as a playable faction as they should. Being one of the very few nations who could actually boast having a multi continental colonial empire.

Aside from the British, French, Spanish, Ottomans, Dutch, Russians, and Oman, right? :P

**Martok** · 08-28-2008, 05:18

Indeed.

However, let's not derail the thread into a discussion of which factions should/will be playable. (I started a separate thread for that.)

**Jolt** · 08-28-2008, 18:48

Originally Posted by Sheogorath

Aside from the British, French, Spanish, Ottomans, Dutch, Russians, and Oman, right? :P

Exactly so. Only 8 nations.

**batemonkey** · 08-30-2008, 10:28

After my British game, i think the dutch would present quite a challenge, stuck between the british navy and the french army. I can't wait to send my fleet out to capture strategic pinch points across the map