I think it's also easier for me to say I'm holding back (at least for now) since I still have my current POS computer. I'm not blind to the possibility that I may change my tune once I get a new machine.
I have been trying to change my PC gaming harlot ways forever, and have made some real progress in the last five years. Every now and then a pre-order still sneaks its way through :/
I think you can be forgiven this one. Your gaming habits and love for Total War in particular are quite thoroughly established at this point.
I'll eventually get WHIII but I still have to first finish a WHII campaign and I really want to play another Shogun 2 campaign.
Yeah, I'd like to get more time in with both WH2 and (especially) Three Kingdoms. The latter seems like I'd enjoy the hell out of it, but I want to be able to enjoy it on a PC that actually runs it well.