(Mods: I specifically want to get the opinions of MTW players, so please don't move the thread!)

Hi guys,

For those of you who have purchased and played Empire Total War:

I want to hear any and all impressions and opinions of the game and its mechanics. What are your thoughts overall? How does it play out? Does it compare favourably to M2:TW? Rome? Any really annoying bugbears or game-winning combos that make strategic skill redundant?

Thanks heaps.