Yeah, EU really can't be compared to TW. EU1 and 2 were really quite interesting games to play - I actually remember learning quite a bit about history and geography. The diplomacy and trade aspects of the game are superior to TW but the military segment of the game is very much "move your army here - fight". In fact, I don't think EU3 includes a real-time or even turn-based military component - but I could be wrong as I haven't tried EU 3 yet.

What EU lacks in military strategy, it more than makes up for it in diplomacy in trade, which are far more on a "micro" scale than the TW series. Overall, the games are very enjoyable but perhaps not quite as polished as TW.

I highly recommend.

EU 3 has earned some very good reviews so I might check it out this weekend.

Regards.