Rome Total war 2

Keggers2

Yep, it's the same as yesterday folks!

Sephiroth_dude

Keggers2 wrote: »

Yep, it's the same as yesterday folks!

Whats the point in streaming the same thing again .

ZeroThreat

McSasquatch wrote: »

Definitely wouldn't say no to some barbarian action!

I hope the questions from the audience are better than yesterday too; "Which TW game has been most profitable?"

The girl sitting in the front row on left hand side wasn't too bad either

Keggers2

I guess it was for anyone who missed it the day before! Was really hoping for a bit of variation though!

What do people think of having one year turns? So far it's kind of my biggest personal biggest gripe! (Despite my policy of giving CA the benefit of the doubt)

McSasquatch

I personally prefer a longer campaign, and used to mod the first Rome and Med II to have more turns per year. It bugged me that you could only move your stacks, fleets, agents etc so far in "one year", so I guess it depends on the amount of movement points they give us per turn. Forced march could compensate, but will leave you more exposed to attack. I also wonder how they'll implement seasons with 1TPY.

Have been reading a lot of stuff on the various forums from guys who actually played the Battle of the Nile demo at Rezzed, and there seems to be a consensus that the version they played is different to the version shown on the big screen - essentially the playable demo for the masses was more realistic regards battle speed, artillery and chariot effectiveness etc. Seems to have been very well received in general.

coolguyrko

Anyone got any ideas on specs. Building a gaming rig(only need RAM,GPU,CPU,MB) instead of getting the PS4 so I can keep my belvoed Total war series going and hopefully be able to play some of the games Id normally get for the console(BF4,Watchdogs,GTA(because it will eventually ) etc)

Bloodbath reccommened this.

Intel Xeon E3-1230v2, boxed, LGA1155
8GB-Kit G-Skill RipJaws PC3-12800U CL9
Powercolor HD7950 PCS+ 3072MB GDDR5
ASRock ZH77 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX

Really torn at the minute. Really want to get Rome and other PC games but with only a budget of about 6 or 700 I dont know if its better to get the PS4.

Decided to go gaming rig the second I saw the siege of carthage walkthrough. Honestly one of the best things I have ever seen. Was dissapointed with Empire,Napoleon and Shogun(especially) They were good games but just didnt feel right. Nothing will top Medieval 2 for me tho.Rome a close second. If Rome 2 is as good as it looks then Im really hoping for a medieval 3.

Sephiroth_dude

Just wondering col,where will you be ordering from?

coolguyrko

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Just wondering col,where will you be ordering from?

I can only assume you mean me? Hardwareversand.de total is €608.69 including shipping so not that I know much about computers but that sounds pretty good.

grizzly

coolguyrko wrote: »

Really torn at the minute. Really want to get Rome and other PC games but with only a budget of about 6 or 700 I dont know if its better to get the PS4.

Build your rig so you can add in a better graphics card next year when you have more cash (and better cards cost less). It's a great time to have a PC.

coolguyrko

grizzly wrote: »

Build your rig so you can add in a better graphics card next year when you have more cash (and better cards cost less). It's a great time to have a PC.

Yeah thats what I was thinking. Think ill buy those parts for 600 and then in a year or 2 get a second HD7950 or a better card when there cheaper

nesf

Unless you're planning on gaming on 27" or 30" monitors with 1440p resolutions you'll almost certainly not require a second 7950 next year. Really, a single 7950 right now is futureproofing for 1080p gaming. You won't have to worry about upgrading for a good bit unless you delve into the silly world of high res gaming (I've done it, it gets stupidly expensive).

coolguyrko

nesf wrote: »

Unless you're planning on gaming on 27" or 30" monitors with 1440p resolutions you'll almost certainly not require a second 7950 next year. Really, a single 7950 right now is futureproofing for 1080p gaming. You won't have to worry about upgrading for a good bit unless you delve into the silly world of high res gaming (I've done it, it gets stupidly expensive).

My monitor is my tv screen Philips LCD TV 37PFL5604H 94 cm (37") Full HD 1080p digital TV with Pixel Plus HD. So if that makes a difference I've no idea.

nesf

coolguyrko wrote: »

My monitor is my tv screen Philips LCD TV 37PFL5604H 94 cm (37") Full HD 1080p digital TV with Pixel Plus HD. So if that makes a difference I've no idea.

No, 1080p is 1080p as far as the hardware in your PC is concerned, it doesn't matter how big or small the screen is. One 7950 will do you fine.

coolguyrko

nesf wrote: »

No, 1080p is 1080p as far as the hardware in your PC is concerned, it doesn't matter how big or small the screen is. One 7950 will do you fine.

Then I guess there's only one thing left to say, it's time for TOTAL WAR!!!

nesf

coolguyrko wrote: »

Then I guess there's only one thing left to say, it's time for TOTAL WAR!!!

Enjoy, it should look wonderful for you.

Keggers2

Built a whole new budget PC with my brother for Shogun 2. Nice little machine, but it died on me a few months back!

Going to splurge out this time round. (In fairness, I'm mainly upgrading because I need a much more powerful video editing rig, but Rome reeally has been a...'motivating' factor :pac: )

nesf

Keggers2 wrote: »

Built a whole new budget PC with my brother for Shogun 2. Nice little machine, but it died on me a few months back!

Going to splurge out this time round. (In fairness, I'm mainly upgrading because I need a much more powerful video editing rig, but Rome reeally has been a...'motivating' factor :pac: )

Traditionally a Total War game for me has been the breaking point when it came to needing to upgrade. Normally I'd get home, install it on the old machine, take one look at the graphical quality and alt-tab to go find a nice new graphics card. :P

Keggers2

Haha! I know that feeling! I saw the first in game footage for Shogun and just knew that it was time to start looking for PCs!

nesf

Yeah I went a bit mad and overdid it for 1440p, then my 27" monitor (a re-purposed iMac, very nice screens on them actually) started giving trouble, or more accurately the mini-Display ports on the two GPUs started acting up so I switched to a much cheaper 24" 1080p monitor and ended up with way too much power for that resolution for the kinds of games I play (2 x 6970s ).

So I feel silly, 27" was great but honestly I'm happy out with 24" but at least I won't have to upgrade for a nice while. :P

Keggers2

This is true! And now going back up to 27 is always an option!

I'm looking at Korean IPS screens at the minute; beautiful, and much more affordable than the equivalent Dell models!

Einhard

Hey,
Just on the subject...can anyone give me some suggestions on the types of laptops that would run Rome II? I'm gonna buy one to coincide with the release, and would be prepared to pay up to €700 for it.

Thanks.

nesf

Einhard wrote: »

Hey,
Just on the subject...can anyone give me some suggestions on the types of laptops that would run Rome II? I'm gonna buy one to coincide with the release, and would be prepared to pay up to €700 for it.

Thanks.

Ask here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=529

Minimum requirements:

CPU: 2.0 GHz Dual Core or 2.6 GHz Single Core

RAM: Win xp - 1GB Memory & Win Vista/7/8 - 2GB Memory

GPU RAM: 512MB with VRAM and 3.0 Shader model

I strongly recommend 4GB of RAM, a quad core if it's going to be a dedicated gaming PC and a better than minimum GPU. But I don't know gaming laptop prices so I've no idea if you can get that for under €700.

coolguyrko

Einhard wrote: »

Hey,
Just on the subject...can anyone give me some suggestions on the types of laptops that would run Rome II? I'm gonna buy one to coincide with the release, and would be prepared to pay up to €700 for it.

Thanks.

Don't have great knowledge. You might be set on a laptop for portability or whatever but gaming and laptops tend not to mix and when. They do they tend to be very expensive(700 may not even be enough) I bought a laptop for mediveal 2 and it was a terrible idea. If at all possible get a gaming computer. Spend €700 or more and it will last a while and be able to play games even better than rome 2.

nesf

coolguyrko wrote: »

Don't have great knowledge. You might be set on a laptop for portability or whatever but gaming and laptops tend not to mix and when. They do they tend to be very expensive(700 may not even be enough) I bought a laptop for mediveal 2 and it was a terrible idea. If at all possible get a gaming computer. Spend €700 or more and it will last a while and be able to play games even better than rome 2.

I would second this, if it's an option always go for a desktop machine for gaming, it's just not worth the money for a high end gaming laptop.

Keggers2

Plus, for 700 quid you could build yourself a nippy little machine.

McSasquatch

The official recommended system specs have been announced.

Minimum:
OS: XP/ Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor:2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor
Memory: 2GB RAM
Graphics:512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support).
DirectX®:9.0c
Hard Drive: 35 GB HD space
Screen Resolution: 1024x768

Recommended:
OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor:2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
Memory: 4GB RAM
Graphics:1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.
DirectX®:11
Hard Drive:35 GB HD space
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

coolguyrko

McSasquatch wrote: »

The official recommended system specs have been announced.

So my intel Xeon, power color Hd7950 should run it well right. Have vista. May upgrade to windows 7.really looking forward to it.

Einhard

Hmmm, problem is, I'm not really in a position to get a PC. I need a laptop for work, and I couldn't really justify buying a PC purely for gaming, especially when I don't actually do a lot of gaming. If anyone could suggest some suitable laptops for this game, even off the top off their heads, I'd appreciate it.

As for building my own, I can barely wire a plug let alone construct a computer!!

coolguyrko

Einhard wrote: »

Hmmm, problem is, I'm not really in a position to get a PC. I need a laptop for work, and I couldn't really justify buying a PC purely for gaming, especially when I don't actually do a lot of gaming. If anyone could suggest some suitable laptops for this game, even off the top off their heads, I'd appreciate it.

As for building my own, I can barely wire a plug let alone construct a computer!!

Just have to jump in. Doing my first build myself for this. Don't really know any laptops myself.maybe someone else from here can help you but you know my stand on the subject. From my own experience laptops and total war just don't mix :P good luck with it tho

nesf

Einhard wrote: »

Hmmm, problem is, I'm not really in a position to get a PC. I need a laptop for work, and I couldn't really justify buying a PC purely for gaming, especially when I don't actually do a lot of gaming. If anyone could suggest some suitable laptops for this game, even off the top off their heads, I'd appreciate it.

As for building my own, I can barely wire a plug let alone construct a computer!!

You should be able to get a laptop that can run it, it just won't have all the visual bells and whistles.

Sephiroth_dude

Einhard wrote: »

Hmmm, problem is, I'm not really in a position to get a PC. I need a laptop for work, and I couldn't really justify buying a PC purely for gaming, especially when I don't actually do a lot of gaming. If anyone could suggest some suitable laptops for this game, even off the top off their heads, I'd appreciate it.

As for building my own, I can barely wire a plug let alone construct a computer!!

Have a look here http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/

Might be ordering off them myself soon .

nesf

I had a poke around on laptopsdirect, assuming wanting a sensible processor (i5 or greater) I only found one laptop under €700 with a halfway ok GPU. Christ laptop gaming is expensive.

coolguyrko

Anyone think it will be cheaper to Pre order during steams July sales? Definatley want to Pre order it so I can get the 3 extra factions and then on day one Pontus is free as well. Since there's 9 factions to begin with and 4 free that's almost 50% extra free. Happy days. Now only if it weren't €55(will wait for the sales to see if it goes down)

McSasquatch

Not sure to be honest, but with the current EU price, they're taking the piss - it's €20 cheaper on the Steam UK site. I can't see them discounting it enough to get it even close to that amount.

Better off purchasing elsewhere, imo.

coolguyrko

McSasquatch wrote: »

Not sure to be honest, but with the current EU price, they're taking the piss - it's €20 cheaper on the Steam UK site. I can't see them discounting it enough to get it even close to that amount.

Better off purchasing elsewhere, imo.

Not awfully bothered about the price. Obviously want it to be lower but I'm willing to pay the €55 if I'm getting the Greek states DLC with it.

McSasquatch

coolguyrko wrote: »

Not awfully bothered about the price. Obviously want it to be lower but I'm willing to pay the €55 if I'm getting the Greek states DLC with it.

Fair enough. Are you just looking for the key, or would you wait for a physical copy to be posted?

GreenManGaming have it for €55, but with a 25% discount code available on their website. I don't know how quickly you'd get the key after launch, but I'd guess it'd be instantaneous (or as close to as to make no difference).

Personally, I found a trader on SteamTrades.com who sold me a Steam copy for €25.

coolguyrko

McSasquatch wrote: »

Fair enough. Are you just looking for the key, or would you wait for a physical copy to be posted?

GreenManGaming have it for €55, but with a 25% discount code available on their website. I don't know how quickly you'd get the key after launch, but I'd guess it'd be instantaneous (or as close to as to make no difference).

Personally, I found a trader on SteamTrades.com who sold me a Steam copy for €25.

Dîgital download is grand. Want it day one for that Pontus download as well.

Keggers2

Got mine pre-ordered from Amazon, money's no object when it comes to Total War :pac:

Also, I notice a couple of familiar names popping up in the PC Building/Upgrading forum, it's definitely that time again

McSasquatch

Just remembered this thread over on TWC, coolguyrko. Might help you out!

Sephiroth_dude

Keggers2 wrote: »

Got mine pre-ordered from Amazon, money's no object when it comes to Total War :pac:

Also, I notice a couple of familiar names popping up in the PC Building/Upgrading forum, it's definitely that time again

It is indeed

coolguyrko

Keggers2 wrote: »

Got mine pre-ordered from Amazon, money's no object when it comes to Total War :pac:

Also, I notice a couple of familiar names popping up in the PC Building/Upgrading forum, it's definitely that time again

Yip. Hope they bring out a demo in August. Dieing to play it.

Think I'll just Pre order off steam. Saves on wondering if it'll arrive n the first day or whatever

McSasquatch

Latest Rally Point talks about the battle AI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWwr1D84VEM

Sephiroth_dude

McSasquatch wrote: »

Fair enough. Are you just looking for the key, or would you wait for a physical copy to be posted?

GreenManGaming have it for €55, but with a 25% discount code available on their website. I don't know how quickly you'd get the key after launch, but I'd guess it'd be instantaneous (or as close to as to make no difference).

Personally, I found a trader on SteamTrades.com who sold me a Steam copy for €25.

THats a great price :eek:

McSasquatch

Check out steamtrades.com - they use a rep system over there so you have a good idea if the guy you're dealing with is reliable or not. If you (or anyone else for that matter) want the name of the guy I bought from, feel free to drop me a PM.

coolguyrko

McSasquatch wrote: »

Check out steamtrades.com - they use a rep system over there so you have a good idea if the guy you're dealing with is reliable or not. If you (or anyone else for that matter) want the name of the guy I bought from, feel free to drop me a PM.

Was that €25 for a digital download copy(day one) and the Pre oreder DLC or just the game. €25 is a fantastic deal for the game.

Sephiroth_dude

More than likely ordering my new PC today \0/

coolguyrko

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

More than likely ordering my new PC today \0/

Ordered mine last night. I'm not sure what will hurt more. If my best legion gets crushed in battle or the hole left in my wallet. Nearly killed me to part with that much but I'm sure it will be well worth it

McSasquatch

coolguyrko wrote: »

Was that €25 for a digital download copy(day one) and the Pre oreder DLC or just the game. €25 is a fantastic deal for the game.

It's for a legit Steam copy, which will be gifted/traded into your inventory after you send the money via PayPal (which is why you need to check a user's rep first). Therefore it comes with the pre-order DLC and TF2 extras (if that even matters to you).

And with a bit of luck (or foresight on Steam's part), we'll be able to preload it a day or two before it goes live.

coolguyrko

McSasquatch wrote: »

It's for a legit Steam copy, which will be gifted/traded into your inventory after you send the money via PayPal (which is why you need to check a user's rep first). Therefore it comes with the pre-order DLC and TF2 extras (if that even matters to you).

And with a bit of luck (or foresight on Steam's part), we'll be able to preload it a day or two before it goes live.

Ok cheers.

Sephiroth_dude

coolguyrko wrote: »

Ordered mine last night. I'm not sure what will hurt more. If my best legion gets crushed in battle or the hole left in my wallet. Nearly killed me to part with that much but I'm sure it will be well worth it

I'm ordering off PC specialists,did you order off hardware heaven or whatever its called :-p?