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[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Is this supposed to be as good as the original? I played the original tons but that feels like forever ago.

 

[Cow Mengde]

We need a 3 Kingdoms Total War.

Definitely getting this though.

BTW, why is the demo so big? It's 3 freaking gigabytes for a goddamn demo!!!

 

[Weenerz]

We need a 3 Kingdoms Total War.

Definitely getting this though.

BTW, why is the demo so big? It's 3 freaking gigabytes for a goddamn demo!!!

Napoleon was a 20gb download, so I'm guessing Shogun will be just as big, if not bigger.

 

[kamspy]

Trying the demo. Loved Shogun, Rome and Medieval, but after that ehhh.

 

[hamchan]

We need a 3 Kingdoms Total War.

Definitely getting this though.

BTW, why is the demo so big? It's 3 freaking gigabytes for a goddamn demo!!!

YEEEEESSS!

Or they could start moving into fictional universes, that would be pretty damn interesting. I still have to buy Medieval II:Kingdoms just to play that Third Age mod.

Anyways I think I've learnt my lesson from Empire and Napoleon that I should buy this game when it gets discounted, as it will probably be quite cheap by the next steam sale.

 

[leroidys]

We need a 3 Kingdoms Total War.

Definitely getting this though.

BTW, why is the demo so big? It's 3 freaking gigabytes for a goddamn demo!!!

Yes, yes, yes. Blows my mind they havent done this yet. Instead of doing medieval and shogun II they should have done new areas. Still hyped for shogun II though.

 

[Cow Mengde]

Napoleon was a 20gb download, so I'm guessing Shogun will be just as big, if not bigger.

I feel like a fucking pirate because I'm going through bittorrents to try and download the demo. I just gave up in fear of downloading something else since the file sizes I saw didn't match the stuff posted on the sites. I guess I'll have to cross my fingers and hope for the best with this.

 

[Data West]

There any videos of this game just straight up being played? No swipes, production, whatever?

I'd love GiantBomb to do a quick look, but I doubt they will.

 

[OttomanScribe]

It gets released at 6 am tomorrow in Sydney, but the store I pre-ordered it at opens at 9. Cruel cruel world. Should've got it on steam. When I bring it home I'll probably have to wait for a download too. Hating.

Otherwise it looks promising. Never really been sold on the setting to be honest, think there are better options but whatever.

 

[speedpop]

It gets released at 6 am tomorrow in Sydney, but the store I pre-ordered it at opens at 9. Cruel cruel world. Should've got it on steam. When I bring it home I'll probably have to wait for a download too. Hating.

Yeah, I can't believe they haven't allowed a pre-download yet.

 

[Sethos]

I feel like a fucking pirate because I'm going through bittorrents to try and download the demo. I just gave up in fear of downloading something else since the file sizes I saw didn't match the stuff posted on the sites. I guess I'll have to cross my fingers and hope for the best with this.

The demo is on Steam mate

As for clans, I'm going with Shimazu I believe.

 

[demolitio]

All these games make me wish I had money considering this will be the first TW game I haven't played. Makes me angry considering this setting is surprisingly appealing to me still.

How long do you think it will be until a Steam sale? Considering Napoleon's sales lately, I'm hoping this one goes down in price quickly too.

 

[Sethos]

All these games make me wish I had money considering this will be the first TW game I haven't played. Makes me angry considering this setting is surprisingly appealing to me still.

How long do you think it will be until a Steam sale? Considering Napoleon's sales lately, I'm hoping this one goes down in price quickly too.

Considering Napoleon is an ageing title now, I'd give it at least 3-4 months before you see an actual sale on the game.

I'd still suggest you look at Direct2Drive's sale or a cheap copy in a retail store - The keys are Steamwork, so you can add them to your Steam account. It's pointless to pay that crazy full price on Steam.

 

[Cow Mengde]

The demo is on Steam mate

No steam. My download speed isn't the fastest in the world, so using steam is pointless for me.

 

[BarrenMind]

I've never played a Total War game, but this could be the title that gets me into it. I'm a fan of the setting since I played Kessen on PS2, and I'm getting interested in this especially after seeing the Tokugawa faction. Disappointed that CTRL+F in the OP for "Toyotomi" and "Ishida" had no results though, looks like no Battle of Sekigahara recreation for me.

Somehow I didn't realize until now that there's a demo for Shogun 2 on steam. I will definitely check that out. I've probably missed some great Total War games on the sale so far.... maybe next time, if this demo makes me a fan of the gameplay.

 

[Semblance]

Boo, hiss, etc. @ no pre-load. 20 gigs ... guess I'll be playing it on Wednesday.

 

[spicy cho]

Can someone explain how the two player cooperative mode is going to work? I played the demo and it's by far the most interesting feature I read about, totally a buy if it's any good.

 

[Weenerz]

Boo, hiss, etc. @ no pre-load. 20 gigs ... guess I'll be playing it on Wednesday.

And it's not even a midnight release from what I saw. Bleh!

 

[Ikuu]

It launches at Midnight in the UK, can't believe there is no pre-load makes no sense at all.

 

[bonesmccoy]

Trying the demo. Loved Shogun, Rome and Medieval, but after that ehhh.

Napoleon was a great game, and the Road to Revolution part of Empire was great too. It was just a total shame that Empire fell so utterly apart once you started playing the Grand Campaign. CA games always have bugs aplenty, but Empire felt like it was pushed out the door; I'm not even sure if the naval invasion bug has ever been fixed.

 

[gotee12]

Boo, hiss, etc. @ no pre-load. 20 gigs ... guess I'll be playing it on Wednesday.

My hopes are that my retail copy won't require a 20GB "patch" after install...

 

[Bust Nak]

I've never played a Total War game, but this could be the title that gets me into it. I'm a fan of the setting since I played Kessen on PS2, and I'm getting interested in this especially after seeing the Tokugawa faction. Disappointed that CTRL+F in the OP for "Toyotomi" and "Ishida" had no results though, looks like no Battle of Sekigahara recreation for me.

Somehow I didn't realize until now that there's a demo for Shogun 2 on steam. I will definitely check that out. I've probably missed some great Total War games on the sale so far.... maybe next time, if this demo makes me a fan of the gameplay.

You would be pleased to know Sekigahara is included in the demo.

 

[markot]

Why no pre load >_< ffffffffffffff!

 

[Bossman]

Can someone explain how the two player cooperative mode is going to work? I played the demo and it's by far the most interesting feature I read about, totally a buy if it's any good.

You both pick a faction and then play together. You can either autoresolve all battles or play them normally.

 

[AndyD]

Considering Napoleon is an ageing title now, I'd give it at least 3-4 months before you see an actual sale on the game.

I'd still suggest you look at Direct2Drive's sale or a cheap copy in a retail store - The keys are Steamwork, so you can add them to your Steam account. It's pointless to pay that crazy full price on Steam.

Napoleon is 7.50 on steam and amazon today.

 

[Sethos]

Napoleon is 7.50 on steam and amazon today.

I was talking about Shogun 2. The reason for the multiple Napoleon sales was its age.

You both pick a faction and then play together. You can either autoresolve all battles or play them normally.

Well, all battles are auto-resolved until both players engage in the same battle, either as enemies or friends, then you get the manual option.

 

[Bossman]

Well, all battles are auto-resolved until both players engage in the same battle, either as enemies or friends, then you get the manual option.

According to one review you can play the battles even if only one player takes part in them. In those situations the other player can be a spectator and watch the action or take a couple units from the player who is fighting the battle and control them.

 

[Sethos]

According to one review you can play the battles even if only one player takes part in them. In those situations the other player can be a spectator and watch the action or take a couple units from the player who is fighting the battle and control them.

Ah, that's sweet - Would definitely help giving the Co-op campaign a boost. All the Auto-resolving was a bit boring.

 

[markot]

Its up on steam. But 'too busy to handle the request' when I put the key in >_>

THIS IS WHY WE PRE LOAD SEGA!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ikuu]

16GB pre-load put up 3 hours before release, guess it's better than nothing.

 

[-tetsuo-]

16 gigs god damn

 

[54-46!]

Damn it.. I'll need a new heatsink, I don't think my CPU can handle this game without a good one.

 

[derFeef]

16 gigs god damn

hm, not as much as napoleon, but still hefty.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

I wish pre-loading worked like regular downloading - I assume if I turn my PC off at any point, it fucks up?

 

[markot]

I wish pre-loading worked like regular downloading - I assume if I turn my PC off at any point, it fucks up?

No >.< just like all steam downloads it picks up where it left off. Pre load just means it is locked until release.

 

[vexvegaz]

So the Total War series comes full circle. Interesting to see how the Clans have pretty much the same bonuses they had in the first Shogun.
I'm really looking forward to this game, so much so I pre-ordered the Collectors Edition - link
Luckily I pre-ordered it at Amazon for under £55. Looks like they're all sold now as they're going for £81!

i wish this was available here in the US, i really want that figurine. I was planning on buying it for the CE stuff even if i cant play it until my next pc build.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

No >.< just like all steam downloads it picks up where it left off. Pre load just means it is locked until release.

I see, but it seemed poorly worded!

 

[TheExodu5]

Tried the demo...it was pretty unplayable on my system (2500K @ 4.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 2x GTX 570). Even with lower settings, there was terrible input lag that made it frustrating to play.

 

[markot]

Tried the demo...it was pretty unplayable on my system (2500K @ 4.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 2x GTX 570). Even with lower settings, there was terrible input lag that made it frustrating to play.

joke?

 

[Aon]

Started preloading two hours ago before I left for uni, madly hoping that the download doesn't pause while I'm away.

So I shall spend all day in the lectures learning some Japanese history from the period to hype myself. Does anyone with a familiarity with the period have any recommendations?

 

[OttomanScribe]

Installing now got the chess set edition because I like wasting money on limited edition stuff that sits on my shelf

Had two dvds to install it with, but it started dling the damn thing from Steam Servers... so I deleted local content and then put the disk back in and now it works. Damn straight, no way I was going to wait 9 hours for it!

I think I'm gonna start with the Shimazu.

 

[Wes]

This is why I brought the retail DVD version. Would take me two weeks to download the full game.

 

[Corto]

3 hours from now this game will be mine! muahuahua

Damn! Steam should have let us preload this...

 

[gotee12]

Has anyone's shipped that's using Amazon release day delivery? Mine hasn't shipped yet. D:

Edit: Finally shipped. I was starting to wonder if this would be the first time release day delivery failed for me...

 

[Clott]

steam says it unlocks in 11 hours? b-b-b-b-b but it's almost 12 on the east cost.

 

[Lonewolf_92]

Tried the demo...it was pretty unplayable on my system (2500K @ 4.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 2x GTX 570). Even with lower settings, there was terrible input lag that made it frustrating to play.

Must be something wrong with your system then bro, my system (Intel i3 @ 2.93 GHz (x2), 4 GB RAM, 220 GT) played it fine at near max settings.

 

[Cow Mengde]

Tried the demo...it was pretty unplayable on my system (2500K @ 4.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 2x GTX 570). Even with lower settings, there was terrible input lag that made it frustrating to play.

Please tell me you're joking. While my rig is old, it does surpass the minimum. If your set up can't do it, I can't imagine how I'll be able to play it.

 

[keuja]

When the odds are in your favor, are there any advantages to micro managing your army versus auto-resolving? I thought the core of the gameplay was actually the battles themselves aka manually moving your army on the field so skipping them seems a bit strange. (this will be my first Total war game)

 

[Sinatar]

Tried the demo...it was pretty unplayable on my system (2500K @ 4.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 2x GTX 570). Even with lower settings, there was terrible input lag that made it frustrating to play.

Your computer is effed up man, seriously you should be able to run this without issue.

 

[PaleRider11235]

So i totally got it at wallmart at midnight, but when i tried to install it I got a message reading: "this game is not released yet".