Rome II

[MengJiao]

Holy crap!  The Peloponnesian War is finally coming to the Total War series (specifically, as an add-on to Rome II).  So pumped!!!   

That's great, but they should also include the aftermath when Thebes beat Sparta and became temporary king of the hill, in turn. 

Everything up until Philip's conquest, even.


I have doubts as to whether they can portray the Naval side of the Peloponnesian War well for both economic and military regards considering how weak it is in Rome 2.  So it may just end up being a Sparta masturbation DLC, I fear.  ::)

  The more detailed map should be interesting and its not like Sparta had an easy time winning the Peloponnesian War.  After all it took a lot of Persian money and diplomacy to help the Spartans to keep Greece contained even after the war.

[GDS_Starfury]

well shit.... gamersgate has Rome2 on sale for $15.  how easy is it to link to steam for add ons?

[GDS_Starfury]

not a fan of waiting for my serial numbers after buying from GG. 
Im an American and demand instant gratification!!!

[Nefaro]

well shit.... gamersgate has Rome2 on sale for $15.  how easy is it to link to steam for add ons?

Uhhh... You get a Steam Activation key if you buy it from Gamersgate.  So after you activate it on Steam, it is the same as if you purchased it there. 

In other words, yes you can purchase add-ons from Steam since it is a Steam code.  You can also purchases the add-ons at Gamersgate or elsewhere because those will also be Steam codes. 

[GDS_Starfury]

thanks, I figured it out.   

I got these and figured it would be enough for now:
Total War Rome II Blood & Gore DLC      1.50
Total War Rome II Emperor Edition      15.00
Total War Rome II Greek States Culture Pack      4.00
Total War Rome II Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack      4.00

[GDS_Starfury]

this is going to ruin my ideas for a Graviteam weekend.

[undercovergeek]

Welcome Star, youll have a blast

for me

ARMENIA RULES THE WORLD

made a point of wiping Mark Antony off the map and owned half the map from the eastern edge to Northern Italy and Jerusalem - first TW ive ever finished, will shelf it for a while and try my hand at Shogun

[GDS_Starfury]

are the Hannibal and Ceasar dlc's worth getting now?

[Nefaro]

are the Hannibal and Ceasar dlc's worth getting now?

I think you're only getting a few new faction-specific units in each one, for the grand campaign.  That's why I got them, but only when they were on sale IIRC.

[GDS_Starfury]

ok Ill skip them for now.  I think Ive got enough for a week or 2.

[Gusington]

I thought Rome 2 was only sold as the Emperor Edition now? It's an add on for new players?

Armenia does rock...one of my more interesting campaigns.

[mikeck]

I think your right. Only emperor edition

[Toonces]

Graviteam Tactics is pretty fucking awesome, Star.  Not to be missed, especially for someone that plays as much WoT as you.

I also, even more highly recommend Steel Armor and said DLC...totally killer awesome stuff if you're into tanking.  Hard as shit, though.

[undercovergeek]

holy crap - opened up my old Shogun II campaign - totally lost!!

might need a restart - or try my hand as the Romans in a Rome game for the first time ever!

[GDS_Starfury]

I do love capturing the Black Ship and tearing up opposing navies.  ;D