Quote Originally Posted by Puzz3D
You can say that again! Even time doesn't correspond to time in our universe. They might as well change the strategic map to a completely fictitious geography. Think of the replayability with a random generated strategic map.

I hope we aren't treated to anymore History Channel programs using the Total War engine to reenact historical battles because it can't be done with this game.

Please retain men being incinerated in 5 seconds by a flaming arrow because I don't think I could play the game without that feature, and make the men blow up higher into the air when hit by exploding rocks and cannon balls. Everyone knows that DaVinci invented exploding cannon balls on turn 175, and the crusaders used them in the 15th century to beat Saladin who was still alive because he aged very slowly.
I think you are overreacting just a bit. I mean, the flaming arrows in rome did hardly any damage at all against most troops. Generals die of old age in all the games, it won't be any different in this one. You start off with historical figures as generals in MTW, heck, I'm pretty sure that the English start with William the Conquerer and he dies off of old age almost immediately.

Troops flying all over the place is no less realistic as the complete lack of blood and gore. Its rather fun to watch, too.