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Rome Total War Demo out NOW!
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just got done playing the demo (in about 30 mins)...
the game itself is going to be unbelievable..that is all i can simply say
however, i feel the demo doesnt do justice as to how great this game will be. It's just a quick tutorial and then you get to play as hannibal and crush the roman seige.
mmm....must...buy....full....version
the game itself is going to be unbelievable..that is all i can simply say
however, i feel the demo doesnt do justice as to how great this game will be. It's just a quick tutorial and then you get to play as hannibal and crush the roman seige.
mmm....must...buy....full....version
viivo
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Originally posted by: hatim
sadness...I cant download because im not a full paid member
3D Gamers has a lot of free mirrors.
As for the game, unless there are some radical changes I can't imagine it being good as the hype. The previous Total Wars, Shogun and Medieval, are good, but the only difference as far as I can tell is the setting. I'll admit I haven't followed Rome, but can one of those who have tell me if there is anything besides the setting and other small things added or improved since the others?
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The graphics engine is truly amazing, I myself just played it through on the difficult setting, I really like how they gave a brief overview of the battle beforehand. I haven't played any of the series previously so not sure whether this will be old hat for some of you or not, but one thing I do know is that the previous ones don't have graphics like that. Simply amazing to watch the elephants charge in and just throw people in the air.
I'm not an RTS person but this game is really cool!
I'm not an RTS person but this game is really cool!
Looks like myth graphics with a lot more units on any given screen. (I hope thats not knocking it, myth was cool).
I'm looking for the next good multiplayer RTS. Right now I play Empire Earth mostly. I think EE2 will be awesome.
I'm looking for the next good multiplayer RTS. Right now I play Empire Earth mostly. I think EE2 will be awesome.
CubicZirconia
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I haven't played any of the Total War games for quite some time, but Rome is very similar to the other games from what I remember. I'm not real sure, but I'm thinking that if you didn't like the other games, you probably won't like this much either.
datalink7
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The game is great. I only have 1 beef, though it is major:
What is with the chargin/running speed? It seems units strap rockets to their backs when they charge. This needs to be majorly slowed down, particularly for Infantry. Skirmishers are now useless as they never get a chance to fire because infantry run like bats out of hell.
Outside of that, it is awesome
What is with the chargin/running speed? It seems units strap rockets to their backs when they charge. This needs to be majorly slowed down, particularly for Infantry. Skirmishers are now useless as they never get a chance to fire because infantry run like bats out of hell.
Outside of that, it is awesome
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This is the engine used for Decisive battles on the History Channel=fascinating stuff to me The relationship between game devs and TV shows is a burdgeoning one that has the potential to alter the entire dynamics of both TV and the gaming industry. This is a big deal even if Rome:Total War isn't.
The relationship between game devs and TV shows is a burdgeoning one that has the potential to alter the entire dynamics of both TV and the gaming industry. This is a big deal even if Rome:Total War isn't.Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
This is the engine used for Decisive battles on the History Channel=fascinating stuff to me
It was also used on the BBC show "Time Commanders", so it may be that it's possible for others to get exposure, if they wish.
Seems like only some devs care though, or we might see more proliferation of media.
Played the tutorial battle and loved it so far. Don't really see any improvements to the battle mode, other than graphics. I heard the strategy map mode is much improved though.
Pretty cool demo.....liked the interface very much. Looks like you have to plan your battles carefully with all those units on the field....maybe too many to keep track of.
Downloaded last night.... will play tonight or Wednesday. I'm on the volcano level of Far Cry and want to beat that first I have been waiting for this game ever since MTW came out. The total war series is the best franchise out there for RTS
I have been waiting for this game ever since MTW came out. The total war series is the best franchise out there for RTS I played it last night, and it's pretty amazing. I can't wait till it comes out in retail. The calvary finally has the impact in the battle like they had in real battles. In past total war series, almost any calvary charge against a infatry formation more than 2 lines deep gets ground to a halt (even on wedge formation). Now, the calvary literally mows across 3-5 lines of infantry before slowing down.
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I just read that it was used in that UK show in the wired article while searching for hardware specs used for decisive battles. I would like to see the show, I like arena so I'm certain I'd like it too.Originally posted by: Lonyo
Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
This is the engine used for Decisive battles on the History Channel=fascinating stuff to me
It was also used on the BBC show "Time Commanders", so it may be that it's possible for others to get exposure, if they wish.
Seems like only some devs care though, or we might see more proliferation of media.
I'll give this demo a go tonight. A gvuy in the thread I started in video found how to turn the grass on, and he says PS2 appears to be supported but disabled or the demo buggy.
That is one fun demo. I love watching the elephants send those infantry men flying.
Wow, that's a lot of different mods for a demo. Now I'm getting all excited about this game.
Wow, that's a lot of different mods for a demo. Now I'm getting all excited about this game.
CubicZirconia
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Plus it's not really a traditional RTS. If you don't like it you don't like it, but it's certainly different that most RTS games.
i can get to the main screen but when i try to load a battle it freezes and i have good system specs to
64 3200+
9800pro 128 4.9 catalyst
1 gig of ram
74gig raptor
if anyone has any suggestions it would be much appreciated
64 3200+
9800pro 128 4.9 catalyst
1 gig of ram
74gig raptor
if anyone has any suggestions it would be much appreciated
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