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[Martok]

This seems to be saying that on the turn, you make 'move here' commands but the units only move when you click the End Turn button? I think that would be a good improvement.

Yeah, that's how I read it too. I agree that's a better setup than in RTW/M2TW -- I never did like that armies and fleets moved instantly.

Also this may allow for a bit of strategic maneuvre/counter-maneuvre gameplay which is currently mostly impossible.

Exactly. It could also lead to some interesting (and semi-humorous) situations; i.e., two enemy armies/fleets move towards each other, only to find next turn that they've passed each other and are now both in the other's rear.

[CBR]

Hmm. That movement system does open up for a proper MP campaign...


CBR

[Sol Invictus]

Thanks for the info Intrepid Sidekick. So it sounds like Frigates will be used as they were historicly; the eyes and ears of the fleet. I wonder if Frigates have the chance to run a blockade?

[Rhyfelwyr]

We were told Empire would be the "most moddable" instalment in the series when we asked if there would be a toolset shipped with the game, and there would be "more modes of [online] play" than ever before - some inspired by fans, others to attract newcomers.

Anyone else interested in that modding point?

A campaign map editor will do nicely.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

I was disheartened by the modding comment. It's closer to a "no" than a "yes" answer for the question.