20-10-2003 22:34									#1
	Pax Romana !! Tired of ads?

This looks like an interesting upcoming title





http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/dc...criptionUk.html

	20-10-2003 22:55									#2
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Hmm, I'll keep an eye on this one.

	21-10-2003 03:05									#3
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Its looks interesting but I have learned to be very skeptical of games lately.

	21-10-2003 04:34									#4
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Shogun was called the best game in years but I hated it, I really don't know.. it seems just too static to me

	21-10-2003 18:34									#5
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it sounds interesting, but has Dreamcatcher ever succeeded with a strategy game? Didnt they also publish "Superpower" also an interesting concept, but ended up being a bit of a flop?

	30-10-2003 19:40									#6
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A decent grand strategy game set in ancient Rome has long been a desire of mine. I used to play the boardgame Imperium Romanum II... too bad that hasn't been used as the basis for a computer game.

Anyway, I'm tentatively excited about Pax Romana; hope they pull it off.

	30-10-2003 20:55									#7
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I've followed this game some time now. It looks interesting! And the fact that the leader of the company was originally in the team making EU1, before he split off, is certainly a plus.

	30-10-2003 20:58									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Nikolai I've followed this game some time now. It looks interesting! And the fact that the leader of the company was originally in the team making EU1, before he split off, is certainly a plus.

Interesting, so theres now a network of ex paradox developers, just like the network of Ex-microprose Civ developers.

	30-10-2003 21:01									#9
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Well, I don't know exactly how many that split off, but yes, you could say it like that.

	30-10-2003 21:04									#10
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BTW, they seem to be following the "tradition" of Paradox, as it's rumoured that they allready is planning Pax Romana 2.

	31-10-2003 01:12									#11
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It looks promising, but they need to work on their translation.

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Asmodean

	31-10-2003 12:56									#12
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Well since posting this thread Ive readup extensively on this game and spent a little while on the forums for it. My conclusion is that the game will offer interesting strategy gameplay, and I especially like the idea of playing the leader of a faction within the senate of Rome.

Aplayer will have to pay attantion to whats going on in the senate or risk losing influence during the game itself, as well as managing any provinces under your control. Defence of any assets will be vital as the enemies will be watching for weakpoints and of course you will need to expand the empire.

From what I can see victory depends on your characters survival, on your factions survival and on Rome's survival. It seems the AI barbarians and fellow Roman factions will be trying their upmost to take power from you in the game.

The only thing Im not so convinced of yet, although there is not really enough info on it to pass judgement, is the real time combat mode. All in all though its looking to be a good little title and I think I will be getting hold of a copy when they release it.

	31-10-2003 15:01									#13
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What's the expected release date?

	31-10-2003 17:16									#14
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And will it be in direct competition with Rome:Total War?

I know which one will get my €45,-

-Jam

	31-10-2003 20:04									#15
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It has not gone gold yet AFAIK. But no, it's played in a whole different way than R:TW. Check out the official forum, and especially the AARs.

	08-11-2003 04:05									#16
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There is a thread in the official forum now, that states that PAx has shipped! There are plans on an international or at least inter-European release it seems. A gaming site it is referred to by one of the users, states that it'll be released on 28th November.

	08-11-2003 22:13									#17
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Seems like an awfully long time from ship to release.

Asmodean

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	09-11-2003 00:14									#18
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You bet. But that's how it is, isn't it? They'll get the game in sale right when people buy Christmas presents.

	09-11-2003 04:28									#19
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Ordered mine from Game UK today


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	09-11-2003 16:31									#20
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quote: Originally posted by lord of the mark Interesting, so theres now a network of ex paradox developers, just like the network of Ex-microprose Civ developers.

This is a very unfortunate piece of confusion that keeps occuring. The head developer for Pax Romana made the original board game that inspired EU 1, no-one else on the developement team had any involvement with the EU series besides this link. None of the developers actually directly worked with Paradox at any time.

	09-11-2003 18:35									#21
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No, AFAIK one of the people working there at least was part of the developing team for EU1.

	09-11-2003 18:47									#22
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Quote from an interview with Philippe:

quote: Philippe Thibaut - The idea came in 1999 after I had designed the original board game Europa Universalis (EU) and its computer sequels, working with Paradox in creating the major game design features and adaptation for the PC version, from 1998 to 2001, I asked myself what historical period could be fun to play.

It seems like he was involved in the development of EU, doesn't it?

	10-11-2003 01:04									#23
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Are you getting it Nikolai ?

	10-11-2003 01:22									#24
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As soon as it 1) comes to Norway and 2)I have money for it. Of course I have to take into account reviews, but I doubt they will be bad. My huge problem now, is that I want Victoria, CK, C3C, Pax... Christmas...my only hope!

	10-11-2003 01:32									#25
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Nikolai...don't you have all the previous Paradox titles? You could ask Paradox to give you Victoria and CK Just as a reward for your loyalty

Asmodean

	10-11-2003 01:39									#26
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quote: Originally posted by Nikolai It seems like he was involved in the development of EU, doesn't it?

Its sounds like he's overstating his role. He may have communicated a bit with Paradox over EU1, but I strongly received the impression from Paradox that most of the adaptation of the board game occured on their own. What happened is the people at Paradox enjoyed the board game, so they decided to develope a computer adaptation before they even talked to Philippe Thibaut. I am confident as a closed beta tester that he didn't have any role in EU2's developement other than how he may have been involved in EU1.

	10-11-2003 02:08									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Asmodean Nikolai...don't you have all the previous Paradox titles? You could ask Paradox to give you Victoria and CK Just as a reward for your loyalty

That would surely be something! I do, as you said, have most of their titles, so I am in a good position I guess...

	08-01-2004 05:24									#28
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So has anyone played this game yet?

If so what's your opinion on it?

	08-01-2004 06:13									#29
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I'm interested in the Rome theme, but somehow the graphics don't quite appeal to me! I need reviews and critics from other people before I try it (sometimes negative comments on a game tempt me to play the game )

	08-01-2004 14:25									#30
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I've not tried it, and I'm not sure I will either. I've heard that the game is filled with glitches and bugs, and still no patch...