Alexander "Hand On" Preview

**Gregoshi** · 05-26-2006, 05:34

The folks at IGN.com had a chance to play a little bit with RTW: Alexander and wrote a preview article about the experience. You can read it here: http://pc.ign.com/articles/710/710220p1.html

I haven't been following the development of Alexander up until now, but the campaign game appears like it will be a different kind than we are used to. Sounds interesting.

**Lorenzo_H** · 05-26-2006, 09:00

Oooooh I can't wait!

**econ21** · 05-26-2006, 10:07

Thanks, Gregoshi, that link is informative - most importantly, it says the campaign lasts 100 turns and so addresses my main concern which was about the length of the campaign. The report emphasises the "blitz" nature of the campaign, but 100 turns is sufficient to motivate me. The multiple stacks I expected - they were part of what made BI fun. It would be good if they sometimes doubled up when attacking you - so they could bring their numbers to bear - but that may be too much to hope for.

**edyzmedieval** · 05-26-2006, 11:46

I always said that I would buy Alexander. I am keeping my promise.
Alexander will be much more than a simple expansion pack.

**Cheexsta** · 05-26-2006, 11:57

Interestingly, the game covers 12-13 years but also goes for 100 turns. Perhaps CA has lifted the hardcode on the number of turns per year? That's certainly an interesting thought. I know we can already increase (or even decrease...) the number of turns per year through scripts, but if it's un-hardcoded then it may make things much easier, especially if you're able to give each season a name.

Or maybe they just made it easier to run background scripts, such as ones enabling multiple turns per year? I'm sure a lot of modders would be happy about that...