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http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/106/1065528p1.htmlotal War Preview
"Napoleon:
Rallying troops and marching on Cairo.
by Charles Onyett Napoleon: Total War Preview
by Charles Onyett
This type of thing will be important to keep track of, since it sounds like players will be in for more of a challenge with Napoleon. The Creative Assembly says it has listened to fan feedback following the release of Empire and adjusted its artificial intelligence to more effectively multitask and make decisions. From what we're told, this means computer controlled opponents will appear to be more committed to decisions on the battlefield. They'll still react to changing conditions, such as diverting forces to protect their general, but if the decision is made at the outset to capture the high ground, then that's what they'll stick with, and will divert only portions of their forces as other priorities become urgent.
Aside from the Italian and Egyptian campaigns, there, there's the Campaign of the Coalitions mode. This is basically the grand campaign where you can choose to play as nations other than France such as Britain, Russia, and Prussia. As Total War fans have come to expect at this point, each will have their own distinct starting conditions, including territory controlled, diplomatic standing with other European powers, economic development, and tech trees. The types of upgrades and soldiers that can be trained have also been tweaked in Napoleon, allowing for more statistical diversity across nations for comparable units to give each army more of a feel. Many more aspects of the game have been adjusted in Napoleon, including diplomatic options that allow for more direct methods for requesting assistance while at war, and it'll be interesting to try them all out when the final game is made available.
The Creative Assembly says the AI has been improved since Empire.Those interested in the multiplayer component will be happy to know that any of the campaigns can be played by multiple players. That means that if you want to try out the Egyptian campaign with one player directing French forces and the other controlling the armies of the Ottoman Empire, you can.
If you've never played a Total War game before, it looks like this might be a good title to consider. Each campaign is bookended by cinematics to emphasize the narrative context, and the more limited scope of some of the campaigns might make for a more digestible experience if you don't feel like being overwhelmed. It's also looks like the prettiest Total War game yet, with effects like dust clouds that kick up as regiments move across desert terrain while fog funnels down from surrounding mountains, frequently lit up by the flash of gunfire. Animations are as impressive as the scale of the conflicts, particularly when cannonballs rip through ranks of soldiers, sending them sprawling helplessly to the ground while others continue to reload and fire as your cavalry sprints from cover to flank an entrenched enemy position. And as usual, expect another standout soundtrack to enhance the drama of battle.
Napoleon: Total War is currently scheduled to be released on February 23, 2010 in the US. Expect to see more coverage on IGN in the coming weeks.
This type of thing will be important to keep track of, since it sounds like players will be in for more of a challenge with Napoleon. The Creative Assembly says it has listened to fan feedback following the release of Empire and adjusted its artificial intelligence to more effectively multitask and make decisions. From what we're told, this means computer controlled opponents will appear to be more committed to decisions on the battlefield. They'll still react to changing conditions, such as diverting forces to protect their general, but if the decision is made at the outset to capture the high ground, then that's what they'll stick with, and will divert only portions of their forces as other priorities become urgent.
Aside from the Italian and Egyptian campaigns, there, there's the Campaign of the Coalitions mode. This is basically the grand campaign where you can choose to play as nations other than France such as Britain, Russia, and Prussia. As Total War fans have come to expect at this point, each will have their own distinct starting conditions, including territory controlled, diplomatic standing with other European powers, economic development, and tech trees. The types of upgrades and soldiers that can be trained have also been tweaked in Napoleon, allowing for more statistical diversity across nations for comparable units to give each army more of a feel. Many more aspects of the game have been adjusted in Napoleon, including diplomatic options that allow for more direct methods for requesting assistance while at war, and it'll be interesting to try them all out when the final game is made available.
The Creative Assembly says the AI has been improved since Empire.Those interested in the multiplayer component will be happy to know that any of the campaigns can be played by multiple players. That means that if you want to try out the Egyptian campaign with one player directing French forces and the other controlling the armies of the Ottoman Empire, you can.
If you've never played a Total War game before, it looks like this might be a good title to consider. Each campaign is bookended by cinematics to emphasize the narrative context, and the more limited scope of some of the campaigns might make for a more digestible experience if you don't feel like being overwhelmed. It's also looks like the prettiest Total War game yet, with effects like dust clouds that kick up as regiments move across desert terrain while fog funnels down from surrounding mountains, frequently lit up by the flash of gunfire. Animations are as impressive as the scale of the conflicts, particularly when cannonballs rip through ranks of soldiers, sending them sprawling helplessly to the ground while others continue to reload and fire as your cavalry sprints from cover to flank an entrenched enemy position. And as usual, expect another standout soundtrack to enhance the drama of battle.
Napoleon: Total War is currently scheduled to be released on February 23, 2010 in the US. Expect to see more coverage on IGN in the coming weeks. "
new IGN review (not a lot of things new)
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Formally known as 'Marshal Beale' - The Creator the Napoleon TW mods - 'Napoleon Order of War' and 'Revolution Order of War'
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