I got this recently, and I have to say, a shrine is under construction in my spare room to honor this game. I have the expansion packs too, (I bought the Gold edition) and I have to say, WOW. Epic scope, utterly and unfailingly. I was really into medieval warfare, but never picked up this game. It is SO realistic and engaging, even people wearing plate armor tire out faster under a hot desert sun, and you have to account for that, as well as morale, tiredness, nearby leadership, past victories, wow. I bow down in awe. Me, the medieval maniac, has just found a way to relive history. I thank video games for being able to do this for me and others. (By the way, playing Aztecs was priceless)

To any owners of the game:

1. What is your favorite nationality?
(Probably Islam for me, but I'm relatively fresh and have not tried out all of them, I'm mainly taking in aesthetics and basic srategic principles)

2. How much do you like this game?

3. Do you dare test your steel against me?
(I may be new, but I consistently cream the AI on normal with no advantages, and have had many past strategic games (but no medieval ones) to learn from. I read strategy in my spare time anyway.)


Post your replies! (If any, I just needed to get this out at least )