Looking for a new RTS to play.

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#1 topgunbak
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Hey everyone. Followed the forums but never really made any posts. Was looking for some advice. I want to get into a new RTS game. Last one I was really into was BFME 2 I want a new one with a good population. Thing is I do not want one that looks like a cartoon. Not a big fan of that. Seems like most of the RTS games have a cartoon feel to them. Any suggestions?
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#2 QQabitmoar
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Starcraft 2. Not *just* an RTS game, a whole hobby in itself. Also happens to be an excellent RTS game with excellent single player and fantastic (and mostly balanced) multiplayer with a HUGE community that cares...though sometimes it cares a little bit TOO much. Kinda hard to get into though, but the league system makes sure you play opponents your level *most* of the time.

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#3 Reach-The-Myth
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Shogun 2 is quite realistic and good, also starcraft 2 is obviously very good, yet that is quitecartoony in a way.

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#4 Yagnav
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Dawn of War 2, dosen't have millions playing like SC2 but definately a niche rts with a decent crowd and an awesome MP experience

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#5 xboxmad12
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Warcraft 3,C+C3. Company of Heroes.

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#6 R4gn4r0k  Online
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Starcraft 2 is a safe bet for finding lots of people online. I'm also really enjoying Company of Heroes

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#7 IvanElk
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Company of Heroes doesn't have a super big community, but is still none the less fun and looks good still. Starcraft 2 is the current one your going to be finding a huge community on though. It is super competitive, and has a huge learning curve for multiplayer compared to singleplayer.
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#8 Tuzolord
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Starcraft 2, Men of War and pretty much every Total War game (theres lots of mods too if you want like lord of the rings total war or something like that :))

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#9 topgunbak
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Thank you for all the responses. Looks like the general idea would be suck it up and try SC2. I have COH and mess around with that every now and then as well. Hopefully End of Nations is a good game as well when it comes out but who knows with f2p. So to cartoon or not to toon that is the question. haha
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#10 rock_solid
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starcraft 2 for sure
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#11 Serial-No_3404
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I still play Rise of Nations+Thrones and Patriots expansion. My favorite RTS game :D
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#12 Vari3ty
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I just saw this today, it looks amazing. It's a Lord of the Rings mod for Medieval II.

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-third-age-modification-for-total-war-medieval-2/1196793p1.html

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#13 lordreaven
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I'd say go for any of the Paradox RTS's like EU3 or Victoria 2, or even Hearts of Iron3.

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#14 GeneralShowzer
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Shogun II and Men of War : Assault Squad are great recent RTS that don't have cartoonish graphics.
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#15 ZimpanX
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World in Conflict is extremely good, not sure how populated it is online though.

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#16 pelvist
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If you liked the old Total Annihilation games. Try TASpring, its free.

Also Starcraft 2, World in Conflict, Company of Heroes, Homeworld and Star Wars Empire at War are very good.

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#17 topgunbak
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Yeah I am really interested in Multiplayer aspect of any rts I will buy
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#18 KalDurenik
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Yeah I am really interested in Multiplayer aspect of any rts I will buytopgunbak
Then SC2 you cant go wrong with it. Very competitive , lots of new patches, lots of people playing, overall a good balanced match making system.
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#19 topgunbak
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[QUOTE="topgunbak"]Thanks for all the suggestions. Yeah I am really interested in Multiplayer aspect of any rts I will buyKalDurenik
Then SC2 you cant go wrong with it. Very competitive , lots of new patches, lots of people playing, overall a good balanced match making system.

I can't argue with that then. Downloading the demo now to see how I feel about it. Thanks