We Need This Version of Multiplayer -- Everyone's Dreams of What It Should Be

[Saki]

The nearest thing to a RTW style multi player campaign ive seen is Pax Romana.The campaing map covers the same regions but has alot more provences and many more factions.The emphasis is on the diplomatic side of things and battles take a somwhat abstract form,a bit like naval battles in RTW but not quite so abstract.Also, only the seven roman factions are playable which means only seven peeps for multiplayer.

Pax Romana was released in a bit of a mess which is a shame in general for this genre.Hopefully the total war series will continue to grow and make develpopers and publishers alike take note and invest in strat games.

[Siris]

Well if they would get off their butts and make it this, they'd only gain a few hundred million more. But what is a few hundred million dollars to their company?

[Meneldil]

They don't do such a game cause nobody would play it. As simple as that.

[Postino]

Siris, i also envision a MMORPG strat/tact game. the problems with this game is limited size of ones artmies. it will RPG oriented with a given PC choosing a class that discerns the way he can acquire troops, earn vassals, and interact with the local populace. there will be "specialist" PC's but the focus is on military oriented PC's who will be sent on missions at first. generals who survive and acheive will be given a part of their home empire as a base and will be encourged to go out and wage war against the enemy. the capitols will be AI controled(but player influenced) and will regularly send out waves to fend off its enemies reguardless of PC actions. communication will be"real-time", linear, and view will be less raisable than it is in RTW and always anchored to general or lieutennants.

yes i envsion this game and hopefullly in 2 years i wont get stuck at stennis. hopefullly i will go work for a developer, climb the ladder, and then pitch this to them after i have gained their trust. and then i may get fired cause Menedil may be right