Yeah, I tried deleting the ol' "map.rwm: files (all 3 of them), but actually, it wouldn't start a new game, strangely enough!

Also, the "restore old campaign map" batch file didn't seem to help (not sure if that came with RTR or Napoleonic), so yes, I just reinstalled clean (after deleting Rome install folder).

The GOOD THING is that it didn't ask for my CD case code anyhow!!! Good thing, because as I said, I can't find the BI jewel case anywhere!

Got lucky this time!