Better game?

[Mooks]

STW RTW or MTW.

MTW for me.

And put the last option if youve only played RTW.

[Devastatin Dave]

STW is the shiznet...

[Vladimir]

M:TW is the only one I've played.

[The Spartan (Returns)]

i played RTW and MTW. i choose RTW because of the graphics. but i think the AI in MTW was better.

p.s. please no arguing between RTW and MTW.

[Ludens]

Each has its own qualities. S:TW had a fantastic atmosphere, a very good combat engine and a well-balanced unit line-up, giving the game an elegant simplicity. M:TW made several improvements to combat and strategic models, and thus had the better game-engine. It was a more diverse game and the greatly increased modability allowed this diversity to be expanded even further. Unfortunatly, the game was somewhat unbalanced when it came to units, and overall atmosphere was less in my opinion. R:TW made great improvements in several aspects, most notably graphics, but also interface, modability and strategic options. Unfortunatly, the game suffered in other aspects, especially unit-balance and A.I.

As it is, I think M:TW provides the most solid gaming experience if you can look past the outdated graphic and the occasionally clumsy interface. On the other hand, R:TW really takes of when it is modded, so it is very close. (In fact, I would recommend everyone to try out a good modification for either M:TW or R:TW after getting acquainted with the vanilla game. The big mods add tremendously to the experience.)

[Garvanko]

Ive only played RTW, and am currently enjoying the 'tremendous experience' of a major modification.

Its probably much harder for someone who only started playing total war games when RTW came out to go backwards as it were and get MTW. Most, like myself, will wait for MTW:2.

[BHCWarman88]

MTW,then STW,then RTW for me.. I got everyone of them..

I like RTW cuz of the Graphics, but it has so many Bugs,it not funny.. MTW got A.I and to me, when I play RTW,there are alot of good factions,but people like to call a few "noob" factions,compare to MTW,the Weak ones usally don't get much Name calling anyhow on MP..

[De' Medici]

RTW has better graphics but overall MTW is superior in my opinion. Medieval is still on my computer while Rome isn't.

[econ21]

Without mods:
MTW>STW>RTW

With mods:
RTW>MTW>STW

As I play RTW with mods, I'm voting for it.

[EDIT: Yikes, I'm the sole RTW fanboy here so far!]

[Banquo's Ghost]

MTW, especially with the mods.

Eye candy I can do without. Challenge and replayability is the keystone. STW is wonderful for the atmosphere too.

I never got into RTW, so I have not given the modders a chance to seduce me with their improvements. Maybe one day.

[The Spartan (Returns)]

Without mods:
MTW>STW>RTW

With mods:
RTW>MTW>STW

As I play RTW with mods, I'm voting for it.

[EDIT: Yikes, I'm the sole RTW fanboy here so far!]

me too!

[Craterus]

Ive only played RTW, and am currently enjoying the 'tremendous experience' of a major modification.

Its probably much harder for someone who only started playing total war games when RTW came out to go backwards as it were and get MTW. Most, like myself, will wait for MTW:2.

I thought I wouldn't bode well with the worse graphics but I barely even noticed them.

I've got all three games now and I'm kind of tied between MTW and RTW.

I had a lot of fun with Rome a long time ago, but I don't know if it beats the fun I'm having with Medieval now.

[Shrike]

Each has its own qualities. S:TW had a fantastic atmosphere, a very good combat engine and a well-balanced unit line-up, giving the game an elegant simplicity. M:TW made several improvements to combat and strategic models, and thus had the better game-engine. It was a more diverse game and the greatly increased modability allowed this diversity to be expanded even further. Unfortunatly, the game was somewhat unbalanced when it came to units, and overall atmosphere was less in my opinion.

Beautifully put. I haven't gotten RTW yet, but this perfectly describes the diff between STW and MTW. I can't really pick between the two. Sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I don't.

[naut]

Each has its own qualities. S:TW had a fantastic atmosphere, a very good combat engine and a well-balanced unit line-up, giving the game an elegant simplicity. M:TW made several improvements to combat and strategic models, and thus had the better game-engine. It was a more diverse game and the greatly increased modability allowed this diversity to be expanded even further. Unfortunatly, the game was somewhat unbalanced when it came to units, and overall atmosphere was less in my opinion. R:TW made great improvements in several aspects, most notably graphics, but also interface, modability and strategic options. Unfortunatly, the game suffered in other aspects, especially unit-balance and A.I.

I Concur,

[ShadesWolf]

Each is an improvement on the previous.

But also each is worse than the previous.

Shogun was simple and had excellent movies as events occured
Medieval was great because of the time period and how vast and different your game play could be
Rome is good because of the graphics and 3D world

So each has good points.

[BHCWarman88]

Each is an improvement on the previous.

But also each is worse than the previous.

Shogun was simple and had excellent movies as events occured
Medieval was great because of the time period and how vast and different your game play could be
Rome is good because of the graphics and 3D world

So each has good points.

Extacly.. Shougn had Cool Assian Movies and Emiassry Stuff,Mediveal is great and how good your game could or could not be depending on how you wanted it to be.. Rome is good because of the 3d Grahpics and how well everything looks..