Rome II

[Gusington]

What music is it using?

[mikeck]

Dunno...but I did not know who composed the music for homeworld either but I love that. All I know is the Roma Surrectum 2 mod just had the most beautiful period music that I have heard in a game. Of course it's subjective but it only takes a few minutes to grab the mod in steam workshop and give it a listen

[Nefaro]

I rarely leave computer game music running very long.  They're often annoying crap getting in the way of the game's sounds and extremely repetitive. 

However, there are a rare few games that have superb music evocative of the period or setting which I leave on.  Passable music that supports immersion.  Two being Hannibal: Rome & Carthage and King of Dragon Pass.  I also recall one or two Total War mods having some good music added.  That may be one of them.

[TheCommandTent]

I am going to have to look in this mod.  I love great background music in games.  Especially ones that enhance what is happening on screen.  One of my favorites was from Far Cry 3's last big fight scene mission with Flight of the Valkyries blaring in the back ground while you lift in a helicopter and the crap of everything on the grown.  :)


I also sometimes wish my life had a music score running in the background. :)  If I ever make billions someone will be writing one for me   8)

[Boggit]

I rarely leave computer game music running very long.  They're often annoying crap getting in the way of the game's sounds and extremely repetitive. 

However, there are a rare few games that have superb music evocative of the period or setting which I leave on.  Passable music that supports immersion.  Two being Hannibal: Rome & Carthage and King of Dragon Pass.  I also recall one or two Total War mods having some good music added.  That may be one of them.

I've heard good things about King of Dragon Pass. Do you rate it?

[Nefaro]

I rarely leave computer game music running very long.  They're often annoying crap getting in the way of the game's sounds and extremely repetitive. 

However, there are a rare few games that have superb music evocative of the period or setting which I leave on.  Passable music that supports immersion.  Two being Hannibal: Rome & Carthage and King of Dragon Pass.  I also recall one or two Total War mods having some good music added.  That may be one of them.

I've heard good things about King of Dragon Pass. Do you rate it?

It's a great game, but a rather unique one.  It's a strategy game, but it's primarily a text-based one. 

I suppose you could look at it like a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' style PC game.  You are chief of one of the Anglo-Saxon-ish clans that have emigrated to new lands and begun to establish their power & prosperity.  It's based in the old Glorantha tabletop RPG setting so there are some fantasy elements to it, but it's more low fantasy.  There aren't a bunch of wizards running around everywhere, for example. 

Your interaction is through multiple choice text events, allocating clan elders and religious focus, managing the stocks of livestock, food, and warriors, sending out expeditions, etc, etc.  It's very narrative focused so you're kinda building your clan's history as you go.

There are a number of Lets Plays on YouTube.  Some have problems with capturing this old game on their video recording software but many work out okay.  This guy has a long series of vids IIRC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivCx-uh4A4Y

This one looks to spend less time on game setup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqc5WRyXslI

The narrator also has a heavy German accent so the emphasized sentences can be a bit amusing on that one.

You can get the game at GOG.

http://www.gog.com/game/king_of_dragon_pass

[Gusington]

Will check out Roma Surrectum, thanks Mikeck. BTW the soundtrack for me is the same soundtrack that Benny Hill used.

[Sir Slash]

I actually enjoyed the music from the original RTW but scarcely notice the music in Rome 2. I guess the music in my games would be more like, "Send In The Clowns".

[Gusington]

Wait, wait...don't bother...they're already, heeeere...

[Martok]

I actually enjoyed the music from the original RTW but scarcely notice the music in Rome 2.

RTW's soundtrack was about the only thing I really liked about that game.  That, and the city-view feature. 

I very much enjoy Rome II's music as well.  Along with Shogun 2's soundtrack, it was a nice return to form after what we were subjected to in Empire. 

[Martok]

Wait, wait...don't bother...they're already, heeeere...

Clowns are creepy as f***.  But I do like that song.  :) 

[Gusington]

Well don't look behind you after the sun goes down...-searches frantically for image of spider in clown outfit-

[undercovergeek]

Inspired by claims of cowardice in this very thread!!  :o

This is SPARTA..............

Home -



Recently acquired Pella, taken from our long time friends and allies the Athenians -



The northern borders - full of wildmen and fortunately friends, well, tied by non aggression pact friends



Pulpudeva, the heart of the North



Athens, taking it will open the trade routes to the world. General Galenos, hero of Sparta stands ready

[Gusington]

Excellent. Now take your dress off and get those trade routes.

[Sir Slash]

Damn Gus. You're supposed to buy at least one drink before you ask them to take their dress off. At least that's the way it was done back in my day. You know, before you weren't completely sure what exactly you were getting when the dress came off. If I can remember that far back... yeah, the women wore dresses and the men wore wigs.