Replays

**Tamur** · 07-21-2006, 21:57

hi all,

I almost hesitate to ask, but I've searched the forums and found nothing. Is there any official word on whether we'll have a working replay engine in M2:TW (campaign, non-campaign or both would be nice to know as well).

**Alexander the Pretty Good** · 07-22-2006, 00:58

I've heard nothing, so I assume it's just for custom battles (SP/MP).

I really want it for the campaign, and I never understood why it wasn't...

**Tamur** · 07-22-2006, 01:06

That was the one feature in MTW that made the campaign really memorable. Recording custom games is nearly meaningless compared to the joy of re-watching that really tough fight against (name that faction) that tipped the balance between failure and success. Would love to see it return.

**Lord Adherbal** · 07-22-2006, 10:44

the main purpose of replays in Multiplayer related anyway

**Ituralde** · 07-22-2006, 12:03

I tried to get an answer to that question several times at the .com forums, but no developer deemed my threads worth an answer. I would really love for them to be in, but I don't have much hope left. The reason they were left out in R:TW had something to do with the engine, if I recall correctly, so with M2:TW using the same engine it will probably not be possible to save campaign game battles.

Cheers!

Ituralde

**Dooz** · 07-22-2006, 17:32

Unfortunately, seems like they won't be in. If they didn't answer any of the threads, and it's using the same engine, looks like a no. :(

**The Wizard** · 08-03-2006, 14:45

I thought VI had replays for campaign battles?

Regardless, if CA wants to foster a healthy multiplayer environment, having a good system for replays is imperative (coming after a good battle engine, mind). Having that means having an active community surrounding the multiplayer mode, able to exist outside the clans as well.

I'd say if they want a greater income this would be the way to go -- instead of selling themselves out to the masses, a great MP mode that allows for easier access through a larger community centered on replays and the discussion surrounding them, and not just clans and their competitions, would attract more buyers. Worked for WarCraft III.

**Ludens** · 08-03-2006, 19:53

Originally Posted by The Wizard

I thought VI had replays for campaign battles?

It sure did.

Regardless, if CA wants to foster a healthy multiplayer environment, having a good system for replays is imperative (coming after a good battle engine, mind). Having that means having an active community surrounding the multiplayer mode, able to exist outside the clans as well.

I agree, but R:TW already has a replay function for MP and custom battles. It could do with some improvement though.