Release Date March 2011

[Gregoshi]

I hope that is a soft date, i.e., it can be pushed back if that AI (among other things) isn't perfect.

[Kas]

I'm ready for it

[drone]

At least they aren't rushing it for Christmas.

[Swoosh So]

Hmm i knew it was march for months now .. cant remember where i saw it tho thought it was common knowledge.

[AggonyReborn]

Just glad they have an idea of its finish. I hope the AI doesnt prolong its release as I think its safe to say from any hardcore MP players AI doesnt make a difference. :)

[Swoosh So]

Tbh i cant see big improvements in the ai, in 10 years with single player as the main focus they couldent even do naval invasions which is as simple as board the ship sail to land exit the ship. Sounds good on paper but i bet its the same old ai.

[Tellos Athenaios]

Just glad they have an idea of its finish. I hope the AI doesnt prolong its release as I think its safe to say from any hardcore MP players AI doesnt make a difference. :)

But for the casual SP player it does. Me, I don't care about any multiplayer feature at all; far as I'm concerned CA could axe the whole thing. All I care about are interesting game mechanics, a good AI and some docs so people can mod the game to new heights.

Anyway, is it just me or is the 15th of march a nice play on the popular wish for a new Rome?

[pevergreen]

But for the casual SP player it does. Me, I don't care about any multiplayer feature at all; far as I'm concerned CA could axe the whole thing. All I care about are interesting game mechanics, a good AI and some docs so people can mod the game to new heights.

Anyway, is it just me or is the 15th of march a nice play on the popular wish for a new Rome?

Because we can all see how much better the mods are becoming from RTW/M2TW to ETW/NTW.

[andrewt]

At least they aren't rushing it for Christmas.

Wasn't Empire released around March, too? Not being rushed for Christmas didn't seem to help it.

[Tempiic]

Right, time to start saving up some money for a new system.

[Barkhorn1x]

Wasn't Empire released around March, too? Not being rushed for Christmas didn't seem to help it.

Ouch! That's going to leave a mark. :)

[Swoosh So]

Empire was a new engine this game will be the 3rd generation of that engine and the only totalwar game to be 3rd in a generation of the same engine and should be the best yet if you ask me!

[Gregoshi]

Empire was a new engine this game will be the 3rd generation of that engine and the only totalwar game to be 3rd in a generation of the same engine and should be the best yet if you ask me!

I like that thinking. They don't need to work out issues with a new engine, but focus on fixing what needs fixing and any new features.