Is EB2 the same as EB1?

**Intranetusa** · 09-29-2009, 07:12

Just as a confirmation, EBII is essentially an updated version of EBI with better graphics, engine, etc?

For better AI in my battles...so I'm not sure whether I should buy the Alexander expansion or go ahead and just buy MTW2... EBII...where art thou?

**Alsatia** · 09-29-2009, 10:19

EBII is not the same as EBI. It is almost a completely new thing.
Maps and units are being revised and redone. New factions will also be included.

Yes, you'll need M2TW (and Kingdoms) and a computer to match.

**madbriton** · 09-29-2009, 10:49

EB2 is the uber awesome new version of EB1. Its a proper sequel, with better graphics, more factions, deeper gameplay, etc, etc

**mountaingoat** · 09-29-2009, 10:51

rtw alex is not really that much more different than vanilla bar some of the campaign AI and a slightly smoother engine

**lionhard** · 09-29-2009, 19:59

i hard AI is stupid with med 2 compared to rtw true ?

**Bucefalo** · 09-29-2009, 20:23

Originally Posted by lionhard

i hard AI is stupid with med 2 compared to rtw true ?

Well, in essence the ai in M2TW vanilla is not much smarter. Thing is, it can be tweaked by the modders, to improve it significantly so it is reasonably challenging, better than RTW AI for sure.

**Ludens** · 09-29-2009, 20:52

Originally Posted by Intranetusa

Just as a confirmation, EBII is essentially an updated version of EBI with better graphics, engine, etc?

Yes and no. EB2 has the same goals, principles and (mostly) core team as EB1. However, the team is reconcepting most of their work for EB1 in order to make EB2 more realistic and better to play.

Originally Posted by lionhard

i hard AI is stupid with med 2 compared to rtw true ?

The A.I. of M2:TW is certainly not worse than that of R:TW. I would argue it is better, although not exactly good. Modders have more options for improving the M2:TW A.I. as well.

**Cyclops** · 09-30-2009, 01:49

Thats great news about the AI, Ludens.

Here in sunny Australia there is a feeling of spring in the air, a whiff of pollen and anti-hystamines and something more...

...I have a feeling in my bones EB2 is not far away.

**Megas Methuselah** · 09-30-2009, 06:02

Originally Posted by Cyclops

Thats great news about the AI, Ludens.

Here in sunny Australia there is a feeling of spring in the air, a whiff of pollen and anti-hystamines and something more...

...I have a feeling in my bones EB2 is not far away.

Well, here in the Canadian prairies, the wind is beating the life out of us and the gloomy clouds promise snow. I'm setting in for a long, cold winter and a long, hard wait.

**Cyclops** · 09-30-2009, 06:18

Originally Posted by Megas Methuselah

Well, here in the Canadian prairies, the wind is beating the life out of us and the gloomy clouds promise snow. I'm setting in for a long, cold winter and a long, hard wait.

An image springs to my mind of Megas Methuselah chopping wood by a lonely log cabin with the Kuldahar theme playing.

Then Alec Guiness shows up with some Cossacks, and says "If you ever want to see EB2 you must ride with us" (music changes to Irena's theme).

Then MM is trapped on the Death Star...etc etc.

My mind is wandering somewhat.

**Skullheadhq** · 09-30-2009, 16:17

Why would the EB team bother to make EBII when it's just the same as EBII.
No, some things will not change, but most will. And ALX.exe is not that much of an improvement.