Getting into series

**pavb2** · 12-15-2010, 22:20

Hi TosaInu includes Empire,Medieval,Alexander,Barbarian Invasion & Rome don't think STW but I tried Rome rather than going to others first

**TosaInu** · 12-15-2010, 23:15

Hello pavb2,

There were 2 Medievals. I guess you have the 2nd one. Rome is the oldest in that serie and should demand the least from your hardware. The first move would be to optimise your software and use the settings that allow you to play RTW smoothly. Also regarding controls. Understanding the game is secondary.

Don't worry about not getting the hang of it right away. These games are quite complex.

**pevergreen** · 12-16-2010, 03:14

The type of game isnt for everyone.

Do you enjoy Turn Based Strategy? The campaign map is that. The battles are then Real Time Tactical.

Rome is still my favourite out of all the Total War games, because of the time period it is set in. I love being able to take a Roman faction, go conquer and then fall into the civil war. Having a unit that I've used constantly, and is a veteran with 5 experience is more meaningful than a freshly recruited unit.

You really have to enjoy one or both of the elements to the game to be able to enjoy the game.

**AggonyReborn** · 12-16-2010, 06:42

Rome was my first dive into Total War and enjoyed the single player untill Mtw2 came out. Then I found my calling in the gaming community. I went online with mtw2 and couldnt stop playing it (good thing I was single then) But right its a game of certain taste, If you love warfare and a certain time period of that era is a plus because it puts you in the shoes that some of us wish we can travel in time to achieve the same glory. Its a hand on experience just have to get lost into it all, and eventually you will find yourself in front of the computer 5 hours later about the time you need to go to work :D

**pavb2** · 12-17-2010, 12:25

Thanks for all replies have Med 2 kingdoms so I'll try Rome again,single user should I use the advisor much?

Pavb2

**AggonyReborn** · 12-19-2010, 04:10

its your preference once you get the basics of the game down, which the advisor is around for, you wont need it anymore. Mainly the best way is through your own experience, advisor isnt gonna teach you anything you cant learn for yourself, and again is just a tutorial for how the menus work how to build and so on...

**Motep** · 12-19-2010, 08:03

I never used the advisers. It made the learning curve a touch steeper, but also made the game more rewarding. And also, by ignoring the adviser, there is a thrill of discovery months in when you find a small icon that just rocks your world