I just wanted to pop back to the .org and say that I've finally understood people's reverence for this game. After a long hiatus from any TW style titles I now get it. The diplomacy, the trade, the units who seem the same but are actually very different (contrast with Rome II where they seem the same and are exactly that), the historical accuracy, the significance of your family tree and generals, the trade system, realm divide - all of it. While it's not Medieval 2 / Rome 1 which will remain my favorites (because of the engine used and the periods), I really do want to say that yes, yes - you guys and gals were right. Shogun II is indeed a masterpiece.

Also, i got inspired to do another Legendary run or two in the very little spare time that I have. What inspired me you ask? Well, this: