Ah yes, the Take Command series, particularly 2nd Manassas. Rumor has it that they're VERY good indeed. Especially in
terms of tactical AI. Have yet to try it though, since it's hard to pull myself away from MTW and STW...
Absolutely, the only thing graphics really need to get right is clarity, from a game play perspective - that is the right shape and form
of units so they are clearly identifiable, and terrain that does not draw attention to itself so much. That's one of the reasons for the
competitive success of the FPS game Counterstrike, as it was very "clean" and straightforward to play. The players' models did not
blend in with the surrounding environment and there was very little "clutter" present in the maps. The same style is advantageous
in a TW game IMHO, like in STW or MTW.
All in all, it's a shame no one has managed to compete with Total War. Competition brings out quality.
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