I still play the odd rts. I have an old game called warzone 2100 which has the largest research tree i've ever found. I love researching different modifications and having different types of games rather than based on game races.

I also play stronghold a fair bit with friends, simply for the castle building role. Alpha Centauri is also another favourite. Looking forward to getting my hands on the new AOE aswell.

I really like the total war series. I've bought them all, and they have huge replay value. However, I don't have the patience to be a die-hard fan, who knows all the maths behind the game, or the ultimate strategies for playing. I like the empire view, the battles, and the sieges. but more on a general level than any in depth view.

I'd probably be slaughtered in multiplayer games, but I do enjoy slaughtering the AI in games. Massive Heavy cavalry charges. Hmmm...