Napoleon Total War. I believe it's out. No excitement here?

[Raptor1]

Originally Posted by Biggles

Still, the troops reload faster, so for me this hasn't been such a big loss as of yet...

It's a huge loss in the feel and authenticity.

First, it drops any need to keep your units together. Before you couldn't run anywhere you want because it would disorder your units and you would have to wait more before you could unleash the first volley, now once a man is in position it could just fire away.

Second, firing drills were a major sign of army disciplne, which was one of the most deciding factors in warfare at the time (Well, fire by rank won't really be historical, but 2-line massed volleys would be I believe. At least have the second rank fire also, right now it just sits there...). Also, platoon fire was the signature British army tactic at the time, so not having it kinda ruins the effect...

Otherwise I have to say I quite like the game.