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Maybe they'll make the game in the period of the counter that generates the most buzz.. Quick! Go spam their forums!Laughing Mechanicus wrote:Hang on, is there any indication the countdown has now ended? Surely it's just as likely tomorrow to go even further back.
Shogun 2 would be boss. You could conceivably set it over a wider period than just the Sengoku period, too, depending on how ambitious you were feeling.Stofsk wrote:The games have been really euro-centric. Why don't they go back to their first game and make a Shogun 2? Having a focus on Asia would be pretty cool in my opinion.
Theoretically you could take it all the way to Commodore Perry's arrival. You'd just have to deal with the fact that not a lot happens for a while. Maybe there'd be a way to have more foreign interaction and thus a chance of them trying to invade.Ford Prefect wrote:Shogun 2 would be boss. You could conceivably set it over a wider period than just the Sengoku period, too, depending on how ambitious you were feeling.Stofsk wrote:The games have been really euro-centric. Why don't they go back to their first game and make a Shogun 2? Having a focus on Asia would be pretty cool in my opinion.
Not necessarily. Think M2:TW, where some of the scenarios take a small geographical area and turn it into a huge map, like in one of the Crusades scenarios or the one about Britain.Gandalf wrote:Theoretically you could take it all the way to Commodore Perry's arrival. You'd just have to deal with the fact that not a lot happens for a while. Maybe there'd be a way to have more foreign interaction and thus a chance of them trying to invade.Ford Prefect wrote:Shogun 2 would be boss. You could conceivably set it over a wider period than just the Sengoku period, too, depending on how ambitious you were feeling.Stofsk wrote:The games have been really euro-centric. Why don't they go back to their first game and make a Shogun 2? Having a focus on Asia would be pretty cool in my opinion.
It'd be a pretty awesome game, but probably an annoyingly small map unless you included Korea.
That would be fun, with an Arcanum-esque method of troop development, where you can decide what path you follow.I've been thinking about what a Chinese total war game would look like and the whole "insane heroes murdering whole armies" thing keeps coming up in my mind, which inspired another train of thought. While I know they will never stray far from "real history" I think it would be quite spectatular to have a worldwide game set in a vaguely defined "middle of the last millennium" with an "all myths are true" attitude to the factions, basically playing everyone according to their own mythical histories. So you'd have Chinese factions with heroes that could run on water and beat the shit out of whole units, French armies with actual divine protection and armed with holy artifacts, Aztec warriors in golden armour calling eclipses over the battle area, and so forth. Not only could you bend these myths to make a campain map that is actually balanced for a degree of multiplayer, allowing the player to play as any side and still keeping the game playable, but you set up all sorts of awesome "magic vs technology" themes as the vague timeline advances and the cannons start killing off the dragons.
There's a thought.Stofsk wrote:Not necessarily. Think M2:TW, where some of the scenarios take a small geographical area and turn it into a huge map, like in one of the Crusades scenarios or the one about Britain.
Part of the reason i've refused to buy Napoleon Total War is that at best, it should have been DLC - it contains things that should have been in Empire at first. It's like they used Empire as one giant beta test for Napoleon.Thanas wrote:Indeed. Hey guys, we are finally going to release a good game with all the things we promised you would be in the first place. But: It will be another full-price stuff.Brother-Captain Gaius wrote:Yes, Empire is fine now and it's been quite playable for several patches. The AI has gotten a little better; I'm finding myself somewhat vexed in my Prussia game because they're actually threatening and taking territories from me now while I'm occupied on other beleaguered fronts. They also build real armies comprised of lots of line infantry and plenty of guns.
I share Aaron's thoughts; I've always thought a 20th century TW would be just ducky... but I am a bit burned on CA. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
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I doubt they put too much thought into it.No, you are not.Lord Relvenous wrote:So new Total War games seem to come out a lot. Am I the only one who wishes they would release less games and make the ones they do better? I know it's a reality of computer gaming, but the fact that patches to make the game even remotely playable are seen as standard annoys the hell out of me.
The Romans actually managed to reliable supply and assemble far larger armies than China ever did.Ypoknons wrote:Yep - the roman legions look pretty small compared to some of these massive Chinese armies. But the other obstacle is that military conquest in China just doesn't have the same prestige or coverage as in Rome or even warring states Japan, the Chinese have always been more concerned about Du Fu - Total Poetry.
Well, that's because the Chinese sources and literature ( like Romance of the three kingdoms) has a tendency to grossly inflate the size of the armies to a huge amount. If we look at the size of the Tang army, which is well-studied, you will find out that it's not really bigger than the Roman army during its height.Ypoknons wrote:Yep - the roman legions look pretty small compared to some of these massive Chinese armies. But the other obstacle is that military conquest in China just doesn't have the same prestige or coverage as in Rome or even warring states Japan, the Chinese have always been more concerned about Du Fu - Total Poetry.
http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/55055 ... -Leaks-OutTitle: Shogun 2: Total War
Publisher: SEGA
Developer: The Creative Assembly
Format: PC DVD
Players: 1 - 8
Ratings: ESRB Teen, PEGI 16, OFLC M, USK 12 – All provisional
Release Date: 2011
In 2000, the Creative Assembly re-invented the strategy genre with Shogun: Total War, an unprecedented blend of 3D real-time battles and turn-based management game and the first offering in the multi-award winning series. With over 7 million units sold and universal acclaim from the press and community, Total War has consistently been at the cutting edge of the genre and is today one of the most successful PC franchises of all time.
In 2011, the makers of Rome and Empire: Total War will release the sequel to the game that started it all. Shogun 2: Total War will take long-time veterans and newcomers alike to the next level of strategy gaming on PC. Based on 10 years of experience in making Total War, Shogun 2 is the perfection of the series with a new Artificial Intelligence (AI), revolutionary multiplayer modes, brand new campaign map options and epic 3D real-time battles.
It is the middle of the 16th century in Medieval Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. The player takes on the role of one Daimyo – the clan leader – and will use military engagements, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun – the undisputed ruler of Japan.
Set during the golden age of Samurai warfare, Shogun 2 brings to life the most turbulent period of Japanese history.
Key Features:
Total War Redefined: Shogun 2 is the ultimate refinement of the original formula with a new, cutting-edge AI, more polish and online functionality than ever before. The result is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming that invites both veterans of Total War and new players to experience the enjoyment and depth of the series.
New Character Progression: Choose from 9 different clans and compete on and offline for the undisputed supremacy of Medieval Japan. Gain experience to level up your own character-warlord as well as your generals and agents.
A Complete Single And Multiplayer Offering: Play through the Main Campaign in single player or invite a friend online to play competitively or cooperatively in Campaign Multiplayer mode. Join 8-player multiplayer battles with your own upgradable avatar and climb the online Leaderboard to show the world who reigns supreme. Also including exciting new modes of team play for clans, a first in the Total War series.
New Generation AI System: Developed according to Sun Tzu’s principles in the Art of War, the Artificial Intelligence constantly analyses its situation and reacts to your every move with greater precision and variety.
Improved Land And Naval Battle Gameplay: Land battles never felt so realistic with new multi-staged castle sieges and terrain features changing according to the weather and time of the day – turning each engagement into a tactical challenge. Set buildings on fire to force garrisoned troops out and use your units’ special abilities to turn the tide of the battle.
Naval combat also offers more variety with the addition of coastal battles. Islands can work as effective cover for your ships, while sand bars and reefs can be used as traps against an enemy fleet.
Accessible And In-Depth Empire-Building Gameplay: A streamlined User Interface makes management of your kingdom much easier. Build and govern cities, recruit and train troops, conduct diplomacy and manage your agents – each feature is now introduced with comprehensive tutorials, gradually revealing the depth of the Shogun 2 campaign map – the heart and soul of the Total War experience.