Is CM dying?

[DB_Zero]

If that is true, wouldn't it be even more important to make the entry into the game easier? Or offer good graphics/animations? And a fast development of the engine? (multiplayer comes to mind). 1:1 prohibits all of that.

The game your describing already exists. Its Company of Hereos. I spent many hours playing it.

Take a look at another game Rome Total War. Many of us expected Rome Total War 2 to build on the classic. What we got was a simplified game that was designed to appeal to more entry level players. That just angered many long time loyal fans, myself included.

Put aside the bugs and the fact sieges are a joke and broken beyond what appears to be repair.

WTF is the magical abilities? That may appeal to the World of Warcraft crown, but really does that belong in a serious simulation? The Barbarians get the same siege equipments as the Romans. What with that?

Real time play with the ability to have replays on demand and multiplayer would be nice, but that isn't going to make or break it for me. Can't speak for others.

At least with WEGO. I can watch, play and do something else as opposed to be tied down to the computer.

The day BF simplifies CM for the masses, starts adding magical abilities and giving instant gratification to appeal to the masses will be the day I stop buying their product.

Its a craft beer in a mass produced market.