Critical Moves Podcast Episode 4: Total War: Past, Present and Future

[@89volvowithlazers]

CA needs to move forward into the 19th century, the times of colonial intervention. Boer Wars, Franco Prussian, US Mexico war, US Civil War and trains.

[@criticalmovespodcast]

For that to happen the existing systems in place would need to be rebuilt from the ground up.

[@joseph59381]

I've always thought a move towards the 19th century would be fun also, but I'm a simple man and I love the fantasy world they've devolved into.

[@89volvowithlazers]

So hoped this would have been episode 27 honestly...😮😮😮

[@criticalmovespodcast]

Why episode 27?

[@joseph59381]

You think we went there too soon?

[@snugglebunny1840]

+1 to Renaissance, but it would only work if CA finally did proper mixed armament units...

[@chrisdude2675]

Campaign meat should at least be on DLC.

[@snugglebunny1840]

I don't think real time is a good idea but i do think WEGO would work very well. After all, it worked well in the first two games!

[@joseph59381]

I think at a minimum WEGO is a nice happy medium. At least we could do it for Tim...

[@vashiyusuf7545]

New modernized engine is needed.. maybe marry to a gen ai opponent.. charge subscription fee for real ai online opponent ... random events .. Add in domestic politics engine .. experimented a bit with rtw2 .. more random events but consistent with historical context in campaign and battles(?)

[@criticalmovespodcast]

I think you're 100% on the money about a new engine being needed for the next Total War games.

[@chrisdude2675]

AEGOD and Pardox is a bit too complex for the average gamer. Total War Strategy elements is perfect but should be bit deeper with every game.

[@joseph59381]

I still remember when I discovered Paradox. I learned sooooo much geography.

[@chrisdude2675]

Amateurs!, Shogun 1 was my first Total War

[@joseph59381]

I missed it but I loved Shogun 2. I still go back to it every now and then. It's installed right now.

[@chrisdude2675]

i disagree that the strategy element shouldnt be turn based. Most war gamers love turn based games.