Questions about Empire for CA?

**PapaNasty** · 08-29-2007, 22:58

I followed the development of another game keenly a couple of years ago, and one of the things we did on the forum for that game was make a thread containing serious/sensible questions for the developers. Every now and then These questions would be sent/provided to the devs and they would make an effort to answer questions, in something like a monthly "Fan Interview", although they would only answer questions they wanted or didn't mind people knowing at the time. That particular company was very fan-friendly during development.

Maybe we could start something similar here?

One thing i'd like to know, for example, is that with the new engine for Empire, will they make a specific effort to improve the AI for it, or are they happy with M2TW AI?

Another would be Rebels.... At this time in history there were not many "rebel" provinces left in the known world. Are rebels in this game going to be Rebels as we know them, or more intelligent, non-playable pseudo-factions?

**pevergreen** · 08-29-2007, 23:31

There is another thread like this, but I can answer the AI question.

They are totally redoing the AI. In M2TW, Military and Diplomacy were apart. They would not communicate, bringing treaties then attacking you the next turn. There will be a major overhaul.

**Jack Lusted** · 08-30-2007, 09:09

There is a thread over at the official forums where you can post your Empire questions: http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/22498

Bear in mind that this early on there is only so much we can tell you, more will be revelead over time.

**pevergreen** · 08-30-2007, 09:10

Gah, he isnt revealing anything! I tried via PM as well

**Jack Lusted** · 08-30-2007, 10:18

You'll find out more in the due course of time as we reveal more and more about the game.

**pevergreen** · 08-30-2007, 10:43

Completely understandable.

However, is there any information now about the ability to mod this game?

**Captain Fishpants** · 08-31-2007, 09:10

Originally Posted by Jack Lusted

You'll find out more in the due course of time as we reveal more and more about the game.

And woe betide those who reveal the wrong things in the wrong order at the wrong time! They will be "dancing the Tyburn Jig!"

Development, by definition, includes "develop" and that means things change over time. Something that is true one week might not necessarily be the case a week later. When features are locked down they can be spoken of with some certainty, but until then we can accidentally fuel speculation by revealing information that is true when the remark is made, but isn't true once the development group has mulled, considered and otherwise thought about stuff.

**Divinus Arma** · 10-04-2007, 03:45

(1) Will the THRONE ROOM, or something similar, be included?

(2) Will the ability to grant TITLES make a return?

(3) Will units be granted NAME and LOCATION OF ORIGIN? And, as a dream, will UNIT AWARDS be made available, similar to TITLES?

I've got high hopes CA!