I've fallen behind on the series, the last one I've really played is MTW2, and mods for it, and I also really enjoyed some complete mods for the original Rome. I have this perception that every game that comes out is less modifiable than the last; I mean solid, complete overhauls can take years to be made I get that, but I haven't quite heard any buzz for mods comparable to say, Satinless Steel, Broken Crescent; Europa Barbarorum, RTR, etc...
I don't like what seems to be a more simplistic tone the series have taken in management of cities and family tree and stuff I think it's lost it's heart and vanilla versions alone don't really seem to be worth their cost to me in my opinion, so should I retake the series? To what extent?
Is Empire the last one with big, good mods? Is it Shogun? Is my conception wrong and mods are thriving for Rome 2 and Shogun 2? (would love to be wrong on that one). If someone could bring me up to date I'd be much obliged.
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[–] Rawb 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Shogun 2 and its 2 Expansion (Rise and Fall) are pretty great in my opinion, often on sale too. There's a modest mod selection for it as well but the game itself holds up rather well. Rome 2 onwards might not be to your taste but I would definitely recommend you check out Shogun.