sitrep on the mp side of the game?

[Cu'Roi]

admittedly i have no programming knowledge, but i can't see it being very difficult to implement at all. Especially not that hard compared to modelling a 3d real time battlefield with thousands of soldiers fighting along with a comprehensive morale system.

the real answer is it isn't a priority for them. i don't know why this is, but i do know that the way it is now they can advertise a chat feature without fear of creating a lasting community that might not make the transition with them to whatever era they are headed to next, like what happened with rome.

i also know that all business decisions are very calculated. lack of chat, no modding, minimal patching, it all adds up to a game with a very short life - and CA has to be aware of this. since their past 3 titles have all come out in as many years, my impression is not a stretch at all - in fact it make perfect sense, especially if you have little competition and you can disguise what you are doing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence