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    Which RTS should I get?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by AzN, Mar 21, 2006.

  1. AzN

    AzN Notebook Consultant

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    BFME:II, Rome: Total War, AoE 3, or Empire at War? Also any other suggestions for a very fun multiplayer rts will be great. (I already have Warcraft 3 and Starcraft)
     
    AzN, Mar 21, 2006
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  2. Zak

    Zak Notebook Geek

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    I'd go with Total war, it's very good, but only if your into that kind of game :)
     
    Zak, Mar 22, 2006
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  3. Burrito

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    The only one out of the list that I have played is Age of Empire 3, and it was a really great game i enjoyed it alot
     
    Burrito, Mar 22, 2006
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  4. Empulse

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    Have played only RTW and AOEIII, and both are very very good.
     
    Empulse, Mar 22, 2006
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  5. Darbyjack

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    I definately recommend AOE3. Smashing buildings with lines of cannons and killing villages with ur troops is very fun indeed
     
    Darbyjack, Mar 22, 2006
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    i would also suggest AoE3...my friend has it, looks amazing, and lots of strategy is needed.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Mar 22, 2006
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  7. Lappy2go

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    AOE 3 is very fun plus the requirements are not great(im running it fine with a few high settings on a ati mobility 9700 64mb). The single player campaign is pretty interesting.
     
    Lappy2go, Mar 23, 2006
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  8. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    AOE3 is great, I can also recommend Rise of Nations with its expansion pack Thrones and Patriots - now thats one game that beats so many games hands down.
     
    Aero, Mar 23, 2006
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  9. mongoloido

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    They are all fine games. Personally though, I'm waiting for Rise of Legends to come out in May. It's going to be great.... Hopefully, they'll release a demo in the very near future.
     
    mongoloido, Mar 24, 2006
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    I still play Warcraft 3 everday. If you don't have it I would suggest getting it. DOTA is awesome
     
    kierkegaard, Mar 24, 2006
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  11. Dragon_Myr

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    I'd say wait a few more weeks for Rise of Legends. :)
     
    Dragon_Myr, Mar 24, 2006
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  12. JiantBrane

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    Freedom Force Vs. the Third Reich is a nice play.
     
    JiantBrane, Mar 24, 2006
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  13. d12ag0n49

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    Get Battle for Middle Earth 2
     
    d12ag0n49, Mar 24, 2006
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  14. Bossy573

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    How about C&C: The First Decade? You get 5 games and their add-ons for $40. Of course some of the games are dated but the original Red-Alert has some of the greatest cut scenes (and gameplay) ever put in a PC game.
    I did try Empire at War for the first time last night. It is pretty good.
     
    Bossy573, Mar 25, 2006
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  15. missingtasks

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    :( no one has mentioned DOW Winter Assault. I love the style of gameply. C&c = pwnage. Go withthat
     
    missingtasks, Mar 27, 2006
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    Definitely AoE3, this shouldn't be a question !
     
    iOsiris, Mar 29, 2006
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