GameSpy Multiplayer issues for M2:TW

**Sun of Chersonesos** · 10-14-2006, 17:27

This is what i put on the total war forums (official) id just like to know what you think?

I'll Jump Straight to the point.
It is obvious to me that after the release of MTW2, the Lobbies will be crowded due to the fact that clans from RTW and MTW will be coming on to the scene. My idea is to request GS to make an organisable system, For example, columns, and players choose to go into what column, there will be 3 columns, the first one being "neutral" (the people who are not in a clan or in a clan that previously played RTW and MTW). and the next one being "RTW" (which consists of players and clans that previously played RTW). And of course MTW. In these columns, players from different columns will still be able to play players of others but at least people can know where other clans came from.

This being - I.M.O - a good idea, my colleague or clanny has assured me that GS will not undergo such a project, since they refuse to slightly change the ladders in competitions on RTW which in fact would have been wise to change because of inconvenience.

I believe that this is irresponsible of GameSpy since they are responsible for all communications and connections considering Multiplayer in the TW community.

What do you get out of these columns?
Well first of all, you will know who comes from which game and there will be slightly more competitiveness between the 2 sections. Friendly and Good-sportsmanship competitions of course. But shouldn't the TW experience be like this?

If Gamespy decide to go along with this project and do it successfully then i take my hat off to them, however there are other issues regarding gamespy that are concerning from The RTWcommunity's point of view, and it's because of that, that makes me even harder to please by GS.
And if gamespy do not choose to imrpove the system then i must regretfully say that it would be wise to look for alternative means of Multiplayer Connection

I ask that you take my points into consideration
Thank You

Yours Sincerely
Sun, London

**Sun of Chersonesos** · 10-14-2006, 19:55

well?

**Monarch** · 10-14-2006, 20:40

Sorry Sun mate, the multiplayer side of the Org is dead. You're unlikely to get anyone reading a thread with Multiplayer in the title.

Anyway its a not a bad idea, but the problem is it may just add to segregating Romeplayers,MTW and the newbies. Which is something I think we'd all like to avoid. Also, as we both know there alot of noobs on rome, they could say they played Rome and look like a vet, with MTW1 only really for the clans a good players now its less likely to happen with MTW, but its certainly an issue with Rome.

Nice to see some people care about how gamespy is treating our mp though, keep ideas coming :D

**ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88** · 10-14-2006, 20:46

RTW was highly cowarded when it first came out aslo. 300-400 people were on/trying to get on, and alot left, due to noobish acts/palyign sytles or to many ppl,etc....

I do disagree

why have Netrual? makes no sense. Alot of people started on MTW, but quite a few started on STW to, so can't leave STW out of the picutue.

**Bombasticus Maximus** · 10-14-2006, 21:13

Why don't someone think up a little tag for each of the groups like the COH that people use and then when people go online to look for games they know who to ask for a fight to get a good game and not a noob bashing?

**AlJabberwock** · 10-14-2006, 21:15

Originally Posted by {BHC}KingWarman888

RTW was highly cowarded when it first came out aslo. 300-400 people were on/trying to get on, and alot left, due to noobish acts/palyign sytles or to many ppl,etc.... I do disagree
why have Netrual? makes no sense. Alot of people started on MTW, but quite a few started on STW to, so can't leave STW out of the picutue.

Have to agree wit' da King. My son and I have been playing STW for ages and his clan comes from that heritage, not MTW or RTW. I also don't do Clan play as I have neither the time nor the, uh, appropriate mindset to hang wit' da clannies. On the other hand, as vain as I might be about my ability, I would not really want to play those guys if I didn't have to, and that would include my twelve year-old - yeah - he's been playing STW since he was 7!

NO mp for me untli they bring in campaign play.

Al Jabberwock

**Sun of Chersonesos** · 10-14-2006, 21:59

:( well lets bring STW in to the picture

**Monarch** · 10-14-2006, 22:07

Originally Posted by AlJabberwock

appropriate mindset to hang wit' da clannies.

Yes, because we all talk like that

PS. What clans your son in?

**Sun of Chersonesos** · 10-14-2006, 22:08

Originally Posted by Bombasticus Maximus

Why don't someone think up a little tag for each of the groups like the COH that people use and then when people go online to look for games they know who to ask for a fight to get a good game and not a noob bashing?

one minute that's a good idea...

the only problem is any noob can say they're CoH i think there should be a test if you wish to be able to wear the tag otherwise you cannot come online with it

**ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88** · 10-14-2006, 22:10

Originally Posted by AlJabberwock

Have to agree wit' da King. My son and I have been playing STW for ages and his clan comes from that heritage, not MTW or RTW. I also don't do Clan play as I have neither the time nor the, uh, appropriate mindset to hang wit' da clannies. On the other hand, as vain as I might be about my ability, I would not really want to play those guys if I didn't have to, and that would include my twelve year-old - yeah - he's been playing STW since he was 7!

NO mp for me untli they bring in campaign play.

Al Jabberwock

Yay, Someone agrees with Da King

Yea, I played STW since it came out (with MI of course aslo) in 2000,when I was 8, I'm 14 1/2 now. Does your Kid plan to comr back to MP in MTW2? Campaign Play would take to long m8. would you like to spend a whole week,7 days, and play 10-25 normal games, or spend a whole week and only do 1 Campgian game?

Back On Topic:

Have to Brign STW in the picture,Sun. STW was the main startign point of MP,and alot of those clans you see/saw, Grey Wolves,7Bear7Bottom,etc.... was from CWC, and they help bulid STW and MTW..

**Sun of Chersonesos** · 10-14-2006, 22:30

Neutral,S,R,M

perfect let's write a letter to GS!

**ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88** · 10-14-2006, 23:58

Really? Ok, I got bad grammer, so you like to write it??

**Sun of Chersonesos** · 10-15-2006, 21:36

lol lets forget the S and all that, let's only hve S,M,R and all that for people who get accepted from the test they have to pass if they want to be accepted into people who are good, looking for a good match