BI vs MTW

**Rodion Romanovich** · 10-27-2005, 18:39

RTW-BI still has some flaws, but it's better than RTW, especially since combat is more MTW-VI style oriented, as well as a better campaign map than MTW (although AI didn't handle it well before BI, and still isn't as good at it as it should be, at least on vh), and the creative horde feature is a huge plus. It could have been an MTW-VI with 3D graphics and some MTW features adapted to the BI period, an almost perfect TW game, but the bugs, the still slightly lacking AI and the IMO too small and not complex enough battlefields makes it a tough choice. But then again MTW also had some AI weaknesses (standing still during arrow bombardment etc.), so it's possible that BI has even passed the quality of MTW. But I've still played BI too little to be sure. In any case I'd say MTW-VI and BI are the contestants to the best TW game award IMO (I should add that I've never played shogun).

**TinCow** · 10-27-2005, 18:43

I have to go with BI. While I would say the MTW battle AI was better overall, there are SO many features in RTW and BI that enhance the gameplay. The MTW strat map existed merely as a method for arranging the battles. Just the extra dimension of gameplay that results from the beautiful RTW strat map is more than enough to put it over the top of MTW.

I'm now very eager to see what the next TW installment brings. Hopefully the best of both.

**dismal** · 10-27-2005, 19:22

Originally Posted by TinCow

The MTW strat map existed merely as a method for arranging the battles.

What does the RTW map exist for?

Other than the early part of the game, its primary function is to tell me which city is closest so I know where my next siege is going to be.