Leipzig Update

**TinCow** · 08-21-2007, 15:56

Well, M2TW is the second game on the RTW engine. The previous engine also had two games on it (STW and MTW). So, it is possible that this could be the first game of the third generation TW engine, which would open up the possibility for changes that would make gunpowder combat more sensible.

**phred** · 08-21-2007, 19:18

Some of the very early previews of RTW had me thinking that it was going to be completely real time with the battle and strategy maps combined into one giant world/map. I can still remember a preview that talked about zooming all the way out from the strategy map down to where you could actually watch your troops marching along the road.

Obviously that didn't happen with RTW, but I wouldn't be surprised if their new engine went in that direction. Perhaps something like an EUII real-time interface with a 3D map where you could zoom down to the battle field without having a battle map load. I'd hate to see the specs for that kind of engine, but it's fun to speculate.

**sapi** · 08-22-2007, 08:14

Originally Posted by TinCow

Well, M2TW is the second game on the RTW engine. The previous engine also had two games on it (STW and MTW). So, it is possible that this could be the first game of the third generation TW engine, which would open up the possibility for changes that would make gunpowder combat more sensible.

It is.

CA always goes revolutionary/evolutionary, and these days appear to have things set up so that CA UK does the revolutionary work (ie new engine), and CA OZ the evolutionary improvements to that

**SaFe** · 08-22-2007, 08:29

http://www.gamecaptain.de/PC/Infos/4...Total_War.html

riddle is solved.

For those who like it...
I'm dissapointed, Sea battles over all...

Muskets and cannons, where are my beloved swords and spears?

a few things from the german article
-game takes place during the 18th century.
-featuring america's way into independence an the race to the eastern trade routes.
-gunpowder is important, so tactical changes should be made during battles.
-board enemy ships and battle to victory through melee.
-improved diplomacy, trade and espionage on campaign map.
-you can control single ships or navies.(sounds a little bit arcade for my taste)

**Crian** · 08-22-2007, 11:12

Muskets and artillery ... doesn't excite me that much but I'm sure I will still buy it ... after upgrading my comp first... judging from those screenshots my current rig is woefully inadequate.

**Monarch** · 08-22-2007, 12:12

For those not liking the era, this time last year I like "what so you just line up n shoot?" but then I played the napoleonic mod and its the best tw experience I've had, the mod was awesome. Really excited, picked the perfect era.

**Swoosh So** · 08-22-2007, 13:18

Not sure i can get into such an era, my totalwar experience will most likely stop with kingdoms, unless its something special mp which i doubt it will be.

**Intrepid Sidekick** · 08-22-2007, 13:58

unless its something special mp which i doubt it will be.

I can guarantee MP will be something special. We have a MP feedback thread here: http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/16495

Post there if you have a problem and preferably a solution that needs attention

The ENTIRE game from head to toe has and still is being rebuilt and improved. This IS our next revolutionary title.

It is not the ROME or MED2 engine. It is completely brand new.

I really hope you give it the time and play it. Otherwise you will miss out on sooooooooooo much.

I can understand your scepticism but I truly believe it is misplaced.