Feature Requests

[HistoryProf]

A full stack of elites of a defeated faction appearing out of nowhere is stupid imo. If there is a rebellion I would imagine swarms of peasants and levies.

I could definately see some medium infantry with more than a few chevrons (representing veterans of the old faction - depending upon the length of time since the last king), backed up by one or two missile units and one or two crappy cavalry units, and the General, d'accord. The rest would most likely be citizen-farmers, so that could also mean fairly well-equipped men. Hoplites or Swordsmen? The General would have good equipment, and some quality. After all, he is in all probability a nobleman. Which means he has money. Which means some mercenaries, too. Could even see some defectors of your own troops, if they were raised in a regional MIC. I think it adds a level of difficulty to the game, and realism. History is rife with insurrection and rebellion, shism and civil war.

Perhaps, make it only on VH? If that's possible?

[Centurion Varricus]

Slightly off Topic I know but, with the amount of work to required to complete EB 1.0 and resolve any outstanding issues, and with the announcement of "Empires", will the team continue to work on EB2 or will it support EB1 until the release of Empires to see if it offers better prospects for modding?

[Bootsiuv]

TBH I was hoping for a playable beta of EB2 by the time empires is released (late '08/early '09). I'm no member though, so who knows.

[Spoofa]

TBH I was hoping for a playable beta of EB2 by the time empires is released (late '08/early '09). I'm no member though, so who knows.

Lol, i have a sneaking suspicion that the EB members are going to spend the rest of their lives converting EB to the latest Total war games.

[Bootsiuv]

I'm beginning to wonder how many more titles in the TW series will be made. There isn't a lot of untread ground gameplay wise.

And, before a million people start chiming in with 'ancient persia', 'the pelleponesian wars', etc., etc. etc., yes, I know there is alot of time periods and areas of the world that haven't been covered.

That being said, aside from some ai improvements, new features (better diplomacy), etc. will it really be that different from R:TW?

I hope they do make another TW title for years to come, but, eventually, the series will likely have run it's course.

[Spoofa]

better graphics, RTS like city building improvements?
ability to create colonies wherever?

better AI is always welcome.

[Centurion Varricus]

I'm beginning to wonder how many more titles in the TW series will be made. There isn't a lot of untread ground gameplay wise.

And, before a million people start chiming in with 'ancient persia', 'the pelleponesian wars', etc., etc. etc., yes, I know there is alot of time periods and areas of the world that haven't been covered.

That being said, aside from some ai improvements, new features (better diplomacy), etc. will it really be that different from R:TW?

I hope they do make another TW title for years to come, but, eventually, the series will likely have run it's course.

I dont mind covering the same time period again if there are suficient improvements in the game engine to give a new gaming experience.
However, I see that EB 1 is now released so I think I'll be playing that for some time.

At this point I would like to thank the makers of the original game. Without them EB/RTR would not be possible.
But the biggest thanks goes to the modders. Without them RTW/BI would be gathering dust on a shelf somewhere.

While I cannot say that EB started my interest in ancient history, (that credit goes to David Gemmell RIP for Lion of Macedon & The Dark Prince), they have revived my interest in the history of the period greatly. The men who fought in those warbands/phalanx's and legions could not possibly know the esteem with which they are held today. Their valour & courage is what makes that period of history so rich and vibrant.

With the release of EB 1.0 we celebrate all that they achieved or died for. I raise a glass to the modders, and hope that the gods looked kindly on those that fell in battle.