Hey, anybody else checked this amazing game out yet? Having played the 2 previous Total War games, Shogun and Medieval I had high hopes for Rome and have not been disapointed so far. I am just starting to scratch the surface of gameplay but so far is's been a great ride. Lush 3D graphics, improved diplomacy, more realistic economic model, robust AI, HUGE real time battles and no bugs yet! The Total War series is a hybrid of turn based strategic planning and real time battles and in Rome you play as one of ruling families vying for control of the empire. My only issue thus far is that its now competing for the time I usually spend on this board. Cheers for now, Dabbler