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| − | '''Rome: Total War''' (sometimes abbreviated here to '''RTW''') is a popular computer game in the [[:Category:Total War Series|Total War Series]] which combines turned based strategic play on a campaign map with real time battles which can include thousands of troops. The game was developed by [[Creative Assembly]] and released on September 22, 2004.
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| − | Imperial Campaign play starts in 270 BC and is set on a map including Europe, the Mediterranean part of Africa and the Middle East.
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| − | ==Gameplay==
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| − | See [[Rome: Total War and Expansions]] for game-play considerations common to [[Rome: Total War]], [[Barbarian Invasion]] and [[Alexander]].
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| − | ===Campaign Play===
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| − | The Player takes control of one of the many factions, and attempts to emulate or exceed the historic achievements of the faction.
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| − | ====Factions====
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| − | :''*See main article:[[Factions in RTW]]''
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| − | Initial play is restricted to the three playable Roman factions, the [[Julii (RTW Faction)|Julii]], [[Scipii (RTW Faction)|Scipii]] and [[Brutii (RTW Faction)|Brutii]] with other factions becoming accessible after successful completion of a campaign. The three playable Roman factions are allied to each other and the [[Senate (RTW Faction)|Senate]]. The Senate issues missions to each of the Roman factions, successful completion of [[Senate missions]] improves your factions standing with the Senate. A high popularity level is necessary to be able to initiate a civil war against one of the other Roman factions.
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| − | Other factions designed to be played after successful completion of your first campaign are:
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| − | [[Egypt (RTW Faction)|Egypt]], [[Seleucid Empire (RTW Faction)|Seleucid Empire]], [[Carthage (RTW Faction)|Carthage]], [[Parthia (RTW Faction)|Parthia]], [[Gaul (RTW Faction)|Gaul]], [[Germania (RTW Faction)|Germania ]], [[Britannia (RTW Faction)|Britannia]] and the [[Greek Cities (RTW Faction)|Greek Cities]].
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| − | ====The Campaign Map====
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| − | [[Image:Radar_map1.jpg|Extent of Imperial Campaign Map]]
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| − | The map for the imperial campaign includes Europe, the Mediterranean part of Africa and the Middle East, see the above image of the radar map from the game.
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| − | [[Image:RTW campaign map.jpg|Screen shot of RTW Campaign Map]]
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| − | The above screen-shot shows a number of the features of campaign map play, settlements, ports, campaign map characters etc. The area to the top of the screen-shot is dark because Fog of War is enabled by default in the game. Fog of War means you can not see what is happening in neighbouring areas unless they are in one of your campaign map characters line of sight.
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| − | ===Battle Play===
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| − | Battles in Rome: Total War can be epic events containing thousands of individual soldiers.
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| − | :''*See [[Rome:_Total_War_and_Expansions#Battle_Map_Play|Rome: Total War and Expansions]] for overview of the battle play common to all three games.
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| − | :''*See [[Battle Map Play - RTW]] for elements specific to Rome: Total War.
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| − | ==Historic Accuracy==
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| − | Various criticisms have been levelled at the game in regards to historical inaccuracies see:
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| − | :[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome:_Total_War#Historical_inaccuracy Wikipedia article]
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| − | ==Expansions==
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| − | *[[Barbarian Invasion]] released on September 27, 2005.
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| − | *[[Alexander]] released on June 19, 2006 - initially available by download only, but subsequently included in the [[Total War: Eras]] combined pack.
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| − | ==See Also==
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| − | * [[Rome: Total War Portal]]
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| − | * [[Rome Total Realism]]
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| − | * [[Europa Barbarorum]]
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | ===Players Guides===
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| − | * [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=38382 frogbeastegg’s Guide to Rome: Total War and the Barbarian Invasion] at the Guild
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| − | * [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=45315 Quietus' Rome: Total War Guide] at the Guild
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| − | ===Reviews===
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| − | * '''Gamespot''' - Score 9.1 - Editors Choice Award ''"The results are nothing short of spectacular, helping make Rome: Total War the very definition of an epic strategy game...."'' [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/rometotalwar/review.html read more]
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| − | * '''Gamespy''' - ''"Pros: Incredibly deep, addictive strategy with a historically authentic feel. Tons of gameplay modes. Cons: Less than stellar AI can get on your nerves...."'' [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/rome-total-war/550385p1.html read more]
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| − | * '''IGN''' - Score 9.4 - Editors Choice Award ''"Personally, I've never given a score this high before but Rome Total War is without a doubt one of the best games I've ever played. The combination of subject matter, game mechanics, and outstanding visuals add up to one of the best experiences you'll have on the PC...."'' [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/550/550373p1.html read more]
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| − | ===Official Sites===
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| − | * [http://www.totalwar.com/ Official Game Website]
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| − | * [http://www.totalwar.com/microsites/en/alexander/index.htm Official Alexander expansion site]
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