Do you love RTS?

**econ21** · 02-25-2006, 13:42

I never really "got" RTS - I mean, what's the point of them? The gameplay seems bizzarre - gather resources, build buildings from scratch, mass troops and charge them into a chaotic conflict. It just seems too artificial and too uncerebral. I like my building turn-based and my combat tactical - so TW is just perfect for me.

I have some time for the original Command and Conquer, but that's just because I really liked the cut-scenes and the story telling for the good guys campaign. An early example of a rather cinematic approach to gaming.

I tried to like Dawn of War. It is more tactical than most RTS and has good atmosphere, but ultimately pales besides a proper wargame (like Warhammer proper and also Total War).

Battle for Middle Earth could have been great. The set-pieces (eg Helm's Deep, Minas Tirith) were brilliantly done. But it was just too ridiculously fast and it was ruined by the need to avoid any units being wiped out during the campaign. If it had a MTW speed slider, it would have been excellent - as it was, it was a somewhat painful experience playing it.

**blazer-glory** · 02-25-2006, 13:54

Im must admit I absolutely love Battle for Middle Earth simply because Im a big LOTR fans. While the gameplay was nothing new the presentation ,due to the large amount of resources they could draw from,ie the films, is fantastic.

**The Spartan (Returns)** · 02-25-2006, 14:37

of course. i really dont like turn based games. Battle for Middle Eath looks good.

**The Spartan (Returns)** · 02-25-2006, 14:43

sorry for multi posting trin to delete it

**The Spartan (Returns)** · 02-25-2006, 14:48

hey cant delete?

**Ludens** · 02-25-2006, 17:47

Originally Posted by The Spartan

hey cant delete?

I can delete my posts but perhaps ordinary members cannot. Try pressing edit => advanced and then there should be a delete option above the text window.

**Craterus** · 02-25-2006, 19:15

I don't think ordinary members can delete their posts. In case they try and remove themselves from a flame war, I suppose.

EDIT: There's no option for me to do it when I edit.

**Dutch_guy** · 02-25-2006, 19:31

I did like to play RTS games, that is before I got in to Rome and after that Medieval.

After that you can't easily turn back, however I actually didn't really mind Battle for Middle-Earth - even though It had many obvious flaws - though that might be because I really love LOTR