# SDMB Total War Multiplayer battle! **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [August 9, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831 "2013-08-09T20:07:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/1 "2013-08-09T20:07:28Z")
Over in our SDMB Civ V game, some of us have expressed a desire to try a couple of matches of multi-player combat in one of the Total War Games, and I wanted to get the ball rolling. As to which Total War Game we’ll play, it’ll probably come down to which version the majority of us has. Obviously the more recent the title, the easier it’ll be to setup a multi-player match. Medieval II will probably be the popular choice, but it uses gamespy for multi-player and I wouldn’t be surprised if we’ll end up having issues there. If someone has played it recently online, please share your experiences. Shogun II is the most recent title, and given it’s Steam integration, it’ll probably be the easiest to get into, however, being a newer title, I don’t know how many people will have it available. Empire and Napoleon also feature Steam integration, IIRC, and the gun play might make for pretty interesting, certainly more varied engagements. So anyone who wants to battle their fellow dopers, please post here and let us know what your preference would be, and which games in the series you own! ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/2 "2013-08-09T20:29:42Z")
I’m game. I’ve got them all, although I don’t have Empire and Napoleon installed at the moment. Either those two or Shogun II might the least painful to get running in multiplayer. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/3 "2013-08-11T02:14:04Z")
I only own Medieval 2, but I’ve played them all. I think it’s also my favorite, but I’d be willing to buy another one if it was on sale for $10 or so. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/4 "2013-08-11T21:20:14Z")
Napolean and Empire are $14.99 right now. Hopefully we see another sale of these soonish. Apparently they’re selling really well. Sega said they sold over 2 million last year, without a new release. ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/5 "2013-08-11T21:48:00Z")
Rome II is coming out next month, so the older titles will probably go on sale around that time. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/6 "2013-08-11T22:23:31Z")
I have all the base games but not Napoleon or Fall of the Samurai. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/7 "2013-08-12T14:41:06Z")
Alright, let’s test the waters, as I’d like to get a match or two going before Rome II hits and the inevitable sales commence. Let’s start with a game on Wednesday evening, the 14th. Game: Empire Total War. As many players as we can get. And then We’ll give either Shogun 2 or Medieval 2 a shot on either Thursday, Sunday or Monday, whatever will get most people on board. Empire is a big game, so if you don’t have it installed, start sometime today 🙂 I’m Kinthalis on Steam so add me if you’re interested and PM me on Wednesday so I can send you an invite. Let’s say 7:30 PM **Eastern**. We’ll probably do more than a single battle if enough people are up to it, so if you can’t make 7, there will hopefully be another later in the evening. And remember, don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!!! ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/8 "2013-08-13T17:21:52Z")
I’m gonna miss the Wednesday session. I’m moving and that’s the day I pack up the car. I should be able to make a weekend session, though. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/9 "2013-08-14T13:48:07Z")
If we can’t get enough players tonight to get at least a 2 vs 2 going We’ll set reset for Sunday around the same time 7:30pm Eastern. I’ve got a ton of maybes and only a solid yes, so we might be full up or it might just be me and another guy. We’ll see 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/10 "2013-08-22T00:35:40Z")
Hey guys, it’s Total War week on Steam. All total war games are 75% off 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2013, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/11 "2013-08-22T14:43:57Z")
I forgot to revisit this thread. When is the next game scheduled for? This seems much more manageable for me than the Civ V games. ---
**Author:** ![Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/try2b_comprehensive/32/65_2.png) [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-total-war-multiplayer-battle/665831/12 "2013-08-25T18:51:49Z")
> [@Kinthalis](#): > > Hey guys, it’s Total War week on Steam. All total war games are 75% off 🙂 Thanks, I just bought Medieval II… for _five bucks_! Always wanted to check that one out, and if I only play it twice I’ll get my money’s worth. And I bet the i7 can crush anything 2007 throws at it 😃 Dunno if I can find time for the multiplayer battles, we’ll see.