Speculations

[Prince Cobra]

I imagine if the CAI would be better able to manage it armies as far as movements (whens the last time you found yourself in an AI pincer movement?)and general army makeup (less 1-3 units "raiding parties"), more people would like the 3D map style.

Yes, that's the main problem. The AI. Yet, they may already have a significant experience with that so let's hope for the best. Graphics are a bit of a background for me but, well, I can't deny that there is somthing quite romantic in the landscape... ~:dreaming and composing a haiku poem:~

Autumn wind blows,
Golden leaves are whirled,
Bare branches left.