i tried a real PC game today, and im not sure what i think about it.

I have never really tried a "real " pc game, so i bought Rome Total War from steam. So, i maxed everything out and it runs smooth as butter and looks really good on my 54in plasma tv. I get through the tutorial and i am liking what i see. Then suddenly i run into difficulty at my first campaign. I cant even breach a small city wall and attack the city. Suddenly i feel stupid and frustrated and wonder what the hell is wrong with me. Is this game suitable for newbies, or am i just making this more difficult than it really is? I dont want to give up, but i have a lot more fun playing Dirt 2.

havent played it, but I say give it a chance.

You need seige machines in order to breach walls with out them you cant.

The total war games have a slight learning curve. Once you get used to it, you don't need to think twice about how to do anything.

That's perfectly normal when you play a RTS for the first time. Keep trying, doesn't give up just because you can't win at first. In Total War series you can't win all battles, just like real life.

Rome Total War is a great game but if you want to step into the wonderful world of pc gaming, I wouldn't recommended it as a first trip.

Read some reviews of Company Of Heroes & Dawn Of War II.
Both typical PC games but breezy and friendly enough for a (soon to be ex-) console player to get into.

Drop the game for a while and pick up something easier. Diablo 2 or Torchlight would be MUCH easier and a better introduction.

You need some of the following.. rams, ladders, siege towers, catapults, and/or elephants to breach walls. Once your actually in the walls you need to take the center region of the city.

You need some of the following.. rams, ladders, siege towers, catapults, and/or elephants to breach walls. Once your actually in the walls you need to take the center region of the city.

Tannerr33

when in doubt, check gamefaqs out

www.gamefaqs.com

when in doubt, check gamefaqs out

www.gamefaqs.com

Honestly itwasnt the best rts to start with, but not a bad one either.

starting off with some easier C&C (command and conquer) or TA, (total annihilation), or star craft.. not saying they are better games, just better to start out on rts with, because they are more straight forward.

though i would say keep going on this game.. it will get better and easier, and the understanding of the game will become more and more clear over time.

no worries my friend, i have been gaming well over 2 decades, and i still have to spend anywhere from 30 minutes- to most of the day getting use to some of these games.

i just recently purchased CoH, Company of heroes, because i upgraded to a phenom II :) wanted to see how it ran (not to mention i have heard it was one of the best RTS games out) .. and i would have to say its sweet, the tutorial took me about 2 hours, and im still learning to do things in the campaign, atleast 2 hours there as well.

but i would say get company of heroes or world in conflict.. but only if you have a really beefy pc.. atleast a quad core with an 8800gt/3870 or better.

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You need some of the following.. rams, ladders, siege towers, catapults, and/or elephants to breach walls. Once your actually in the walls you need to take the center region of the city.

Videodogg

when in doubt: C4

oh wait

you might wanne pick another easier game for your first PC gaming experience as some games are rather teeth-crunching

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You need some of the following.. rams, ladders, siege towers, catapults, and/or elephants to breach walls. Once your actually in the walls you need to take the center region of the city.

Videodogg

First time playing any total war games is alot to take. But its like riding a bike once you get it you get it and everything becomes soo much more fun when you start planning stratagies etc...

Give it a few weeks!