Thanks for the warm welcome people :)

I was actually able break open my new computer from the boxes today, to ensure XP was registered and such but more importantly to 'check RTW works' so I'm not all 'grr this isnt working' on Christmas day. Hehe, still my Dad confined me to just completing the prologue.

Still, it was some great fun, now I really cant wait until Christmas to get into the game proper. I defeated the Gauls in the first battle you have to play, well actually the Senate did most of the damage but my generals horses performed well. Also I took a city simply by waiting them out until they were out of food and surrended. Didnt really do much else, just got a feel of the interface and such.

I do have one question, how do you zoom in on a battle? Yes this may seem obvious but err where on the interface is the zoom (when fighting a battle)? Screenshot would be very helpful, i had only had a quick look so I'm sure its somewhere easy to see :(