Lobbies · prototype · v0.1 · made for gamers
The guy responsible for the whole battle engine in Total War since Rome 1 had 'never worked writing game code' when he got the assignment
Ever felt lost at sea in the first days of a new job? I'll admit it—my first weeks at PC Gamer, I had no idea what I was doing (some might say that's still the case). I was just trying to keep my head above water and not publish anything libellous, or at least nothing both libellous and unfunny...…
Nobody's posted in the Rome: Total War Lobby yet. Pick a prompt to get things rolling — or write something on your mind.
Best faction to learn the game?
New players: which faction teaches you the mechanics without punishing mistakes too harshly?
Siege battles - cheese or strategy?
Do you fight them straight or use terrain tricks? What's your most satisfying siege win?
Which family has the best campaign story?
Julii, Brutii, or Scipii—whose playstyle and starting position makes the best narrative?