With the announcement that Napoleon TW will use the engine Empire was built on, i began to think.
C.A normally use the same engine twice. They then start with a new one. This could have a major knock-on effect:
1.) The next TW game (R2:TW we all hope) may use a new engine. Will we have another Empire on our hands? (buggy release, general teething problems)
2.) If they are biuilding a new engine, they must be well into the early developement stage of the next game. Are our suggestions going to have an impact (As far as I know the idea of R2:TW wasnt all that big before Empire was released)
Personally I think they could use Empire's engine again. Its obviously got the potential, it just needs a patient project that isnt rushed.
What you guys think?