Quote Originally Posted by econ21 View Post
That's true, but for some reason Napoleon never grabbed me despite being my favorite period of military history. I think it is because it feels like a straight up slugging match (rather like the original STW). By contrast, ETW has much more interesting diplomacy and choice over where/when to expand (rather like the original MTW and most subsequent TWs).

I did not get on with ETW when I first got it - I think partly because my computer was not good enough, but also maybe it had not been patched enough. But with a new computer and fully patched, it seems pretty decent. To the OP - it might be worth a second look to see if the same applies to you.
Back at you-

if I can expand on my ETW experience. Overall I found a game that was mildly enjoyable. Fully patched and with Darthmod it was a good experience, however I can say that I think CA's talents, and TW in general lie with HtH combat not ranged combat. It's just this game was brought to maturity at what 18 months after release? Before 1.3 I couldn't help but laugh at all the British campaign guides suggesting the amount of troops to leave in the British isles, when really none (aside from those to quell rebellion) were necessary.

Honestly the Napoleanic era doesn't interest me as much as Rome, Medieval, or Shogun. Not that I'm shy of guns (I collect WWII and WWI rifles) I'd love to see a game around the American Civil War, but I don't think the ACW fits the TW mold and would in fact be a pretty poor game.

I'm loving Shogun 2 TW as I feel the series has really returned to it's roots. Similar factions with minor advantages but none being ridiculously overpowered.