Far too easy?

[Ars Moriendi]

Okay, i wasn't trying to 'prove' anything.

I know. It's your invitation to fire away and the (way too many) times I've heard this kind of "i'm uber" talk got me snapping.

Not trying to be 'l337', as you put it, ironically or not.

I was (trying to be) ironic. But don't take it personally, it was mostly the 13yr old "too-good-for-you" kid stereotype I was aiming at.

Just disappointed that they've gone backwards, if anything, on many aspects that made RTW, particularly BI, and the Alexander expansion, incredibly challenging. Because that's what i play strategy games for, a challenge, provided by the game, not myself. I could limit myself to one unit of peasants on VH/VH if i wanted to cream over the glory of my victory. But i'd rather the game provided that. No?

I merely wanted to ask whether anyone else was finding the game a breeze? Even though in 10 turns i lost 3 kings and countless generals to inquisitors. Even though none of my units charge properly. Even though none of my units upgrade properly. Even though cannon towers still fire ballistas. Even though, even though.

I understand, and agree that the game could use a better AI and higher diff. settings for the hardcore players. Still, you have to keep in mind that you're definitely atypical. Most M2TW players out there never heard of STW and MTW, probably only played RTW shortly and are nowhere near your expertise level. The publisher has to aim for the "typical" player, whatever that may be.
Me, for my part, I'm happy with the difficulty level it presents now, I just wish the AI stopped making those stupid, unexplainable mistakes that just break the "make-believe".

Keep your hopes up and don't shelf the game just yet, there's mods in the making for the likes of you.

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PS: I'd like to see a demonstration of you playing blindfolded, should be fun to watch. You have videos ???
(yes, it's my lame attempt at irony, again...)