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A final note, I ordered the strategy guide. In short, read this forum. In one day you will learn more than is in the guide.

Two minor historical points 1. Roanoke Island refers to an island off the coast of virginia which had an early settlement. 2. The English often ruled much of the island of Eire (Ireland ) at the time that boast was written. This does not mean they were welcomed in any way by the local...

The classic horse archer used a composite short bow. It outranges a shortbow, but is inferior to a longbow in range and penetration. Of course, the horse archer has much more mobility and flexibility than a long bowman in real life (history).

I think initially I had a similar error. There was something about an error extracting some archived file needing a PAK extracter because the one included in the installer malfunctioned. You can probably get new discs, but good luck with a refund. Try a local consumer reporter. The bad...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bushface Wouldn't it be fun if leaders could pick up additional traits as the game progressed ? Imagine Montezuma gaining, say, Industrious and Philosophical. And what about some negative traits, such as Laziness (-25% production), Drunkenness (-25% commerce)...

Equisilus Re your reply, do you really think despotism or tribalism are really dead and not seem today?:rolleyes: I do agree with the rest of your post.

Al Gore was was reported to have said he developed /invented the internet. This may have been a misquote re one of the forerunners of the internet he did champion. Nonetheless this has become part of American folklore (as an example of a pompous politician's boast). I really do not want to...

A) He chose not to go through with his invasion of Britain. Had he done so immediately after the battle at dunkirk, it is my belief that he would have knocked Britain completely out of the ballgame. I believe that this error was made via arrogance rather than military incompetence It is not...

What happened to the patch? I have version 1.09 and the auto update of the game says I have the latest version.

You can buy a 9100 with that video card.