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Wargaming => Pre-Gunpowder => Topic started by: Martok on August 03, 2021, 06:46:04 PM

Title: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Martok on August 03, 2021, 06:46:04 PM: Apparently an "extended reveal" is coming a week from today, courtesy of CA and PSC (who are the ones making it). The Kickstarter campaign will be launched end of the year or early next year.

https://www.wargamer.com/rome-total-war-board-game/reveal
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: thecommandtent on August 03, 2021, 07:56:16 PM: Quote from: Martok on August 03, 2021, 06:46:04 PM
Apparently an "extended reveal" is coming a week from today, courtesy of CA and PSC (who are the ones making it). The Kickstarter campaign will be launched end of the year or early next year.

https://www.wargamer.com/rome-total-war-board-game/reveal

Hmm not sure how this will translate to a board game but I might be in it just for the minis that I'm sure will come with the game :)
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Gusington on August 03, 2021, 08:37:09 PM: I'm afraid to click that link.
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Martok on August 04, 2021, 12:25:40 AM: Given the source, caution is indeed warranted. But perhaps that's not what you're really worried about. :P
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Gusington on August 04, 2021, 09:28:26 AM: No you got it - that's it!
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Bison on August 04, 2021, 08:35:12 PM: I am not so convinced TW transfers well to a board game. However, it will be interesting to see how the address the turn-based strategic map and RTS battles.
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Gusington on August 05, 2021, 09:35:48 AM: Would have been more interesting to me if they tried out Shogun first but oh well.
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Martok on August 06, 2021, 01:18:33 AM: Quote from: Bison on August 04, 2021, 08:35:12 PM
I am not so convinced TW transfers well to a board game. However, it will be interesting to see how the address the turn-based strategic map and RTS battles.

I'm skeptical as well. Still curious, though.

Quote from: Gusington on August 05, 2021, 09:35:48 AM
Would have been more interesting to me if they tried out Shogun first but oh well.

I agree, Shogun would've been a better choice.

However, a Shogun TW boardgame isn't going to do nearly as well, especially going the Kickstarter route. Given all the love Rome gets -- both the setting and the first Total War game -- it practically guarantees the necessary money will be raised.
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Gusington on August 06, 2021, 09:18:27 AM: ^True. But we're niche weirdos, are we not?
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Martok on August 06, 2021, 09:36:52 AM: We are indeed. 8)
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Gusington on August 06, 2021, 01:24:24 PM: :rockon:
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Arctic Blast on August 14, 2021, 05:37:46 PM: I am curious to see how they're going to translate everything in a TW game to a tabletop experience that won't require 3 acres of table space.

I also know that the damn thing will probably cost at least $300, and I therefore won't be buying it. :2funny:
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: besilarius on August 15, 2021, 01:57:23 PM: "Niche Weirdos?"

I'll have you know we are the pick of the scum of Europe. - Maxwell Smart.
Title: Re: Rome: Total War board game
Post by: Gusington on August 15, 2021, 08:04:16 PM: 8)