I tried RTW MTW2 ETW - Don't like "World Map" Interface

[kiwitt]

I have returned after a long absence.

I've been playing/modding Civilisation IV for a couple of years after being a dedicated MTW player for nigh on 4 years and after buying / trying RTW / MTW2 / ETW the interface for the newer game leaves a lot to be desired. I even reloaded MTW2 a second time, just in case I was still wrong about them. I suppose it is the "World Map" in the newer game styles I do not like. I much preferred the STW/MTW interface. I lose nearly a third of the screen with the interface controls at the bottom and then the message banners fill the centre of the screen in the newer games. I have a 1920x1200 screen, but it is so in your face, it is off-putting. The other thing is the animated moving of units, it feels so childish. The STW/MTW felt more chess-like.

I now have a Windows 7 PC so I will see if MTW loads and runs OK on that, but I understand I will not be able to get much more resolution. I also played the XL 3 Mod