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**hoom** · 09-22-2008, 14:17

Even commands are streamlined so that orders are issued and then moves made, and thus speeding up turn time.

This seems to be saying that on the turn, you make 'move here' commands but the units only move when you click the End Turn button? I think that would be a good improvement.
The whole 'move instantly' bit is kind of annoying.
Also this may allow for a bit of strategic maneuvre/counter-maneuvre gameplay which is currently mostly impossible.

**Martok** · 09-22-2008, 17:25

Originally Posted by hoom

This seems to be saying that on the turn, you make 'move here' commands but the units only move when you click the End Turn button? I think that would be a good improvement.

Yeah, that's how I read it too. I agree that's a better setup than in RTW/M2TW -- I never did like that armies and fleets moved instantly.

Originally Posted by hoom

Also this may allow for a bit of strategic maneuvre/counter-maneuvre gameplay which is currently mostly impossible.

Exactly. It could also lead to some interesting (and semi-humorous) situations; i.e., two enemy armies/fleets move towards each other, only to find next turn that they've passed each other and are now both in the other's rear.

**CBR** · 09-22-2008, 17:37

Hmm. That movement system does open up for a proper MP campaign...

CBR

**Sol Invictus** · 09-22-2008, 20:22

Thanks for the info Intrepid Sidekick. So it sounds like Frigates will be used as they were historicly; the eyes and ears of the fleet. I wonder if Frigates have the chance to run a blockade?

**Rhyfelwyr** · 09-22-2008, 20:40

Originally Posted by Eurogame Article

We were told Empire would be the "most moddable" instalment in the series when we asked if there would be a toolset shipped with the game, and there would be "more modes of [online] play" than ever before - some inspired by fans, others to attract newcomers.

Anyone else interested in that modding point?

A campaign map editor will do nicely.

**Alexander the Pretty Good** · 09-25-2008, 17:20

I was disheartened by the modding comment. It's closer to a "no" than a "yes" answer for the question.

**Intrepid Sidekick** · 09-22-2008, 17:30

Elmar and a few othjers are getting the point.

Smaller ships have more use than just duking it out on the battlefield (? Battlewater? Battleocean? Sea of battle? Contested seas?).

They enable you to "see" further and react to movements across a greater area of ocean.

God help a sloop that gets caught in a 1st rate's broadside though.