Leipzig Update

**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.

**Swoosh So** · 08-22-2007, 14:14

Well look at it from my point of view, the current totalwar games are worse MP than the previous releases, with less features in the foyer and worse foyer design not to mention the lag problems that arent being fixed in the expansion pack, we seem to lose more features the more totalwar games are released like the online ladder and tournament/chat rooms.

I just dont know much about the era i guess which is why im abit dissapointed in the news, im sure for many others that have an interest in the gunpowder eras the news will come as a breath of fresh air.

Guess ill wait till i see what happens in the community upon release, but an era im not interested in with another tacked on multiplayer just isent what im looking for tbh, but thats just me i dont know much about the 1700s and gun warfare and all that, id play kingdoms as i have an interest in that kind of wargame melee and all that (even with the lack of effort in many aspects of the multiplayer game) just because theres simply nothing better out there that covers these eras.