Official first impressions thread

[Vaðarholmr]

We saw a lot of similar threads. Post here your first impressions about Rome II, be they good or bad.
Moderators will merge threads as they see fit.

[Mimoxx]

Impressions only after playing it!!!!!

Has for unit sizes , for some reason they put a limit of 160, would be better to have armies of 40 units max , unit size 160 is good.

Would have been good to have 2 seasons at least , summer and winter!!

Would have been good to have a more complex battle system, seems a bit too árcade to me

[Kelsper]

Would have been good to have a more complex battle system, seems a bit too árcade to me

Okay, so forgive my ignorance on the subject, but what's "arcadey" and why is it a bad thing?

[airborne guy]

There will be mods coming for 40 unit sizes and number of units per legion.

[Jester]

Okay, so forgive my ignorance on the subject, but what's "arcadey" and why is it a bad thing?

"arcadey" is if something feels too "gamey" and is dumbed down or simplified. it s the opposite of a simulation


Super Mario Kart is arcadey compared to a driving simulator like iRacing

[d4g4n]

First impresions:

Likes:
Map looks good, like the new city looks (though a few times to big imo)
Like the enormous amounts of different factions and units
Annimations on campainmap rock
Customs battle possibilities (map wise) like never before

Dislikes:
BAI seems to be rather unimproved, unfortunatly
CAI seems to make some rather poor decisions again (based on Jack's "let's play")
Mods will be needed again, for some obvious visuals (like faction banners and unit variety) and AI improvements
Garrisons seem to weak; regions seem easy to conquer (like never before)
Bonusses (gold) for accomplishemt in campain seem quite extreme; probably needs to be toned down

[Kelsper]

"arcadey" is if something feels too "gamey" and is dumbed down or simplified. it s the opposite of a simulation

Super Mario Kart is arcadey compared to a driving simulator like iRacing

Alright, well I would rather it be "arcadey" personally than too rigid.

I just feel as though this is a phrase that is thrown out and always considered a bad thing without having to explain why.

[=Vastator=]

Hi all time travelers with your impressions of this game of the future!

[Jasheon]

Game isnt out yet, how can we have first impressions. This thread is a bit premature, and should be locked.

[PrinceofPersia]

Game isnt out yet, how can we have first impressions. This thread is a bit premature, and should be locked.

Pipe down fella.

As the OP suggests this is about your first impressions of the game in general PRE and POST gaming experience., see no harm in that.
I won't discuss BAI or CAI, for I have not experienced that yet, but will comment on what I have seen though.

[Hinkel]

Game isnt out yet, how can we have first impressions. This thread is a bit premature, and should be locked.

Well, there are lot of reviewers in the forum, who are already playing since 1 week. But I dont think that those guys are playing yet

[PSYCHO V]

Can someone please tell me:

1) Are there Judean / Jewish mercenaries?
2) Is there a Jewish rebellion event in the mid 2nd C?
3) Is there any reference to Jews / Judaism?

Concerned ..

[Hinkel]

Can someone please tell me:

1) Are there Judean / Jewish mercenaries?
2) Is there a Jewish rebellion event in the mid 2nd C?
3) Is there any reference to Jews / Judaism?

Concerned ..

The game ends in 27 AD. There are no events in the 2nd century..

[PSYCHO V]

The game ends in 27 AD. There are no events in the 2nd century..

2nd C BC my friend.

[Medina]

My impression based on the media is that the gamae looks well. I hope they have improved the user freedom and flexibility. As soon as Ive played one hour youll get another post from me.

[Bacon!]

Who cares about some stupid jews anyway?

Psycho does, by the looks of it

[Bob the Horsearcher]

So far it all seems good to me.

Except that cities seem to grow a bit too huge and I don't really fancy the new unit cards either.

What I especially think I'll like, is the possibility to choose your generals bodyguard.

[=Vastator=]

Who cares about some stupid jews anyway?

Cartman! Who the hell he will declare war to?

[Kinjo]

Pointless thread that has already been derailed.

[PSYCHO V]

Pointless thread that has already been derailed.

Hey Kinjo .. good to see you around