Yes, I will take a very close look at this new game. Another I
want to see is the CIV4 by Sid M. My one big drawback against
the previous AOE's has been the lack of large maps with strategic
abilities. Winning on a few small tactical islands was never my
thing. I love seeing the BIG picture....
JIM
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