Quote Originally Posted by SpencerH
After RTW I was determined not to buy M2TW until some time had passed and reviews were in. Based on the types of comments I've seen, it doesnt appear that M2TW is any (or much of) an improvement on RTW. Despite my resolve, I recently broke down and finally purchased the game.

Again, based on the comments here at the org, it doesnt appear to me that 1.2 is a very completed version. So, given that I want to give M2TW the best chance of being a success for me, should I wait for v1.3 (when will it be out?) or play 1.2, with the possibility that I will be disappointed by the bugs and say goodbye to TW forever.

Keep in mind I loved STW and MTW but hated RTW (with its emphasis on style v substance).
I didnt get RTW because I dont care for the roman period. I generally dont buy PC games anymore until well after release, a patch or two and complimentary mods.

As far as improvements, well I think MTW2 isnt going to evolve much more until the addon comes out, so pretty much what you see is what you get. Patch up to 1.2, get a mod (I reccommend LTC) and have a go.

Yeah, some of the AI stuff is hogwash, but to be blunt the total war games can be approached two ways. You can go "total war" from the get go and you will win, fast, 95% of the time with whatever faction you choose. Or you envoke some house rules for limited starting conquest.

You do the later, on VH VH and you'll get a decent game.