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The Great Forum - Rome II Discussion / Re: Rome 2 released!
« on: November 09, 2013, 07:15:14 PM »
It is kind of lame that there are so many DLCs that you have to pay for, really this kind of stuff should be free.
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Tabletop Games - The Game Room / Re: A revamp of... chess?
« on: November 09, 2013, 07:08:23 PM »
Looks interesting indeed. Winning if you get your king across the middle of the board sounds like it would be fun to have a go at definitely. The first game between Anand and Carlsen for the world title was something like an 18 move draw so it definitely can be a bit of a disappointment.
Unless you have dynamic chess which creates the asymmetry which the article mentions then yeah it can be dull, top players often go for safe options and so won't even go for asymmetrical pawns. Starting off with different pieces probably is the most interesting prospect for me. If the armies are balanced then it would be a really fun game. I think people should be awarded points for flair.
I do fear that these armies would not be fair at the top level, which this modification is designed to combat. One mistake with equal pieces is enough to lose a game and so if you already have a weakness it may well be that you can't win unless they make a mistake.
Unless you have dynamic chess which creates the asymmetry which the article mentions then yeah it can be dull, top players often go for safe options and so won't even go for asymmetrical pawns. Starting off with different pieces probably is the most interesting prospect for me. If the armies are balanced then it would be a really fun game. I think people should be awarded points for flair.
I do fear that these armies would not be fair at the top level, which this modification is designed to combat. One mistake with equal pieces is enough to lose a game and so if you already have a weakness it may well be that you can't win unless they make a mistake.
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The Great Forum - Rome II Discussion / Re: Rome 2 released!
« on: October 12, 2013, 07:30:37 PM »This is why I don't tend to buy on day one and wait for steam sales
Although it seems the few mods out there really help. I remember seeing quite a few that helped a bit with performance, which seems to be a widespread issue
I pre-ordered on Amazon and it cost £25.
Also, there is a tournament going on right now with a few youtube Rome 2 players. It is being streamed on twitch with the semifinals and finals tomorrow.
http://www.twitch.tv/readyuptv
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Discussion and Debate - The Philosopher's Plaza / Re: In the News
« on: September 13, 2013, 05:00:21 PM »http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23986595
"The spells and things that you're reading in the Harry Potter books, those aren't just something that are made up, those are actual spells. Those are things that came from witchcraft books," says Tess.
Yes! Harry Potter is actually non-fiction, I was right.
I wonder what they would think if they actually had a conversation with J.K Rowling about the origin of the spells (presumably she made them up). They would assume she was a witch then?
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The Great Baths - RTW Discussion / Re: Swap 2013
« on: September 07, 2013, 11:28:37 PM »
The Roman frontier is a bad place... as well as all the other frontiers. 
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The Great Forum - Rome II Discussion / Re: Rome 2 released!
« on: September 04, 2013, 05:12:21 AM »Weird, I've had no problems on my fairly mediocre rig and all settings on Extreme with 8x anaikofjaidfuhaosgh filtering. Runs alright on x16 but I take fps hit every time theres a clash in the middle of the field.
I think that it's amazing! The political side is so much more in depth, the unit management is such a step up. However the UI especially for buildings is armadilloe, it takes a while to actually knw what you're building and what benefits it has. You need to keep refering to the encyclopaedia to see which buildings produce units...It's a mess. once you've figured that out though, it becomes an amazing game.
Still hoping for a minotaurs/cyclopes DLC...
Oh the crashing is just my computer, nothing to do with the game at all. It has been borked for a year, but I got Rome 2 because HELL IT IS ROME 2! I'm running the game fine but my computer overheats and crashes or just crashes and crashes.
The graphics are gorgeous though, and generally the battles feel right. I agree on the buildings though.
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The Great Forum - Rome II Discussion / Rome 2 released!
« on: September 03, 2013, 08:11:43 PM »
Anyone else got it? My computer shuts down every 30 minutes because the PSU fan is not working, but I can still see the beauty in this game! I'd like to hear what other people think since my experience has been limited by a broken PC. Have only completed a few prologue campaign battles.
I think it is living up to the hype, and there was no great shortage of that.
I think it is living up to the hype, and there was no great shortage of that.
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The Great Baths - RTW Discussion / Re: Swap 2013
« on: August 19, 2013, 05:37:15 PM »
It's quiet... too quiet.
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Forum Games - The Beer Cellar! / Re: Exilian Chess Rankings
« on: August 14, 2013, 02:09:03 PM »
Storming ahead in the rankings after 4 games there Jubal!
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The Great Baths - RTW Discussion / Re: Swap 2013
« on: August 14, 2013, 01:53:17 PM »
Let's just hope the enemy forces try and all bundle their way through the main gate and get burnt to death by the oil. Archers should do terrible damage to given enough time.
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The Great Baths - RTW Discussion / Re: Swap 2013
« on: August 11, 2013, 10:49:29 AM »I took a peek at the world situation, annnnnnnnd I think I'll let you take the turn, Lord.
I don't think it is going to be a good situation for a while.
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Forum Games - The Beer Cellar! / Re: Exilian Chess Rankings
« on: August 10, 2013, 06:10:28 PM »Will snuck a quick win against me, followed by me beating him. I was narrowly winning a third game but had to go eat so we won't count that.
The quick win was a bit of a cheap shot.
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The Great Baths - RTW Discussion / Re: Swap 2013
« on: August 07, 2013, 05:41:32 PM »
Good job against Pontus. I actually forgot about Kydonia when I was playing lol, oops.
(Rob you have a freaking awesome profile picture. XD)
(Rob you have a freaking awesome profile picture. XD)
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The Great Baths - RTW Discussion / Re: Swap 2013
« on: August 06, 2013, 09:55:27 PM »
It is OK. I saw what you were up against, I was glad my turn was over haha!
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The Great Baths - RTW Discussion / Re: Swap 2013
« on: August 06, 2013, 07:24:11 PM »
Doing OK Rob? XD