Attila - Introducing the changes (OP updated October 22nd)

[Cobi Wan Kenobi]

I don't mind a game that isn't completely new. In fact, CA should probably be playing Medieval 2 right now.

Edit: after watching the politics and family tree video, I saw that they had an infant mortality feature which I guess is for immersion. If characters can die before coming of age, can of-age characters die from incidents or illness? Re edit: I saw the list of religions in the game. But I noticed that the traits for characters seems very limited. It looked as if the trait was actually a special ability like second wind for Rome 2. That is disappointing. I liked the traits from M2 like Gets Merry.

[_Belisarius_]

Wondering about the full cost. I was planning on waiting it out and all depending on pre order bonus /etc.

[Aquila SPQR]

I haven't watched all videos and read all news, and actually, after Rome II, I'm a bit disappointed by recent course of Total War series, so please forgive me my ignorance, but...

are we going to have in Attila the same stupid buildings system like the one that ruined Rome II for me? "Oh, I can't build barracks in Rome because I already built a temple and I don't have any free slots available, because I already built 5 (FIVE) buildings there".

EDIT: oh, I've just saw there's a discussion about it on a previous page. Then good job, devs!

[oneallybean]

hi there new to the forums and all, but here's 1 thing I want to see in this game. to be able to buy arms and armour for my armies from other nations who own iron provinces or similar. plus to get a diplomatic bonus with it also, a arms agreement of such, I dont see why this cant happen in this game, im sick of having to conquer settlement that I dont want just to get better equipment. does any body agree with this? pass it up to the devs.....
I think its brilliant

[GussieFinkNottle]

hi there new to the forums and all, but here's 1 thing I want to see in this game. to be able to buy arms and armour for my armies from other nations who own iron provinces or similar. plus to get a diplomatic bonus with it also, a arms agreement of such, I dont see why this cant happen in this game, im sick of having to conquer settlement that I dont want just to get better equipment. does any body agree with this? pass it up to the devs.....
I think its brilliant

I think it's a good idea and would reflect moments in history e.g. when Trajan provided the Dacians with arms and armour (in a brief interlude of peace) but it's far too late in the development process for them to add any new features. Suggest it for the next game though

[Pheidippides]

So after the new wave of Let's Plays I'm liking a lot of the reintroduced features:

-Unique faction intros
-Politics/character system looks more complicated
-Assigning governors, titles, arranging marriages
-Faction leader/heir
-Shattered units now display icon above their heads so you can run them down
-Specify amount to gift
-Much better UI, esp. tech and skill chains
-More options for character skill development

[Clearchus of Sparta]

its probably way too late to be suggesting new features, but it seems to me that the siege escalation feature is causing some concern with regards to the amount of damage a long siege can infict on a settlement.

With that in mind, id like to offer a suggestion.

When laying siege to a settlement, different options for the type of siege to be implemented could be offered to the player.
1. Starve out the city which causes no structural damage but might increase the population attirtion rate due to hunger and disease.
2. Destruction of walls only
3. Raid and pillage, which would destroy walls AND burn the city

These options were kind of represented in RTW by the options after the city had been captured, SACK, OCCUPY, EXTERMINATE.

If this could be tied in to the Generals retinue, this might be even better. In order to Destroy walls, the General would need siege engineers in his retinue, or a trait that specified which type of siege the General could lay. Something along those lines.

I dont think this is being unreasonable and I dont think it would require too much programming although I appreciate its probably way too late to implement now. Id be interested to see what others think. Its not meant to be a utopian solution, but maybe something that would improve on the current situation enough to satisfy the majority.