Total War: Warhammer 2

DEL 707 · 26 Jun 2020 at 15:26

I own all DLC, only 1 I didn't really enjoy is the Beastmen.

If I had to pick 1 to buy though, it would definately be The Prophet & The Warlock.

It unlocks some great Skaven units, Ikit is so much fun to play.

Tehenhauin has a much harder start, but can be satisfying to play once you get the ball rolling.

Curlyriff · 26 Jun 2020 at 15:28

Anyone know of any rumblings for the third installment coming. Been holding off getting this till all three are out and full map etc done so can play one big game really.

DEL 707 · 26 Jun 2020 at 15:40

Curlyriff said:
Anyone know of any rumblings for the third installment coming. Been holding off getting this till all three are out and full map etc done so can play one big game really.

I think you got 1 hell of a wait.
I could be wrong, but I say enjoy it while it's on sale.

Curlyriff · 26 Jun 2020 at 16:17

DEL 707 said:
I think you got 1 hell of a wait.
I could be wrong, but I say enjoy it while it's on sale.

That's okay, another sale will come around, I've been waiting since the first dropped anyways. In no rush. Still mostly play Rome Total War when it comes to the series anyways ha.

doopydug · 27 Jun 2020 at 10:45

I fancy trying this game - anywhere got it on offer at the mo?

Flaevius · 27 Jun 2020 at 12:58

doopydug said:
I fancy trying this game - anywhere got it on offer at the mo?

It's under £14 in the Steam Summer Sale currently. You can also pick up any of the DLC packs for between 25-50% discount too.

And a heads-up to all: the SFO Grimhammer 'Enough for Everyone' mod update was released yesterday following the Warden and the Paunch DLC release. Grimhammer has been pivotal to re-balancing the game for me and the work the team behind this put in is astonishing.

doopydug · 27 Jun 2020 at 13:06

Flaevius said:
It's under £14 in the Steam Summer Sale currently. You can also pick up any of the DLC packs for between 25-50% discount too.

And a heads-up to all: the SFO Grimhammer 'Enough for Everyone' mod update was released yesterday following the Warden and the Paunch DLC release. Grimhammer has been pivotal to re-balancing the game for me and the work the team behind this put in is astonishing.

What a price - thanks !

Richdog · 27 Jun 2020 at 13:25

Curlyriff said:
Anyone know of any rumblings for the third installment coming. Been holding off getting this till all three are out and full map etc done so can play one big game really.

No-one knows for sure, but the moment there is some info you will see it on the forums on on Youtube. Likely announced late this next year as there is very little more now they can do for the second game.

marti996 · 27 Jun 2020 at 14:19

Just finished a 300+ turn empire campaign and now I'm lost

Richdog · 27 Jun 2020 at 14:29

marti996 said:
Just finished a 300+ turn empire campaign and now I'm lost

Start another one as Vampire Counts.

McPhee · 27 Jun 2020 at 16:58

HungryHippos said:
Does that feed into the combined mortal empire campaign in wh2?

Have you got the first game?

If not, get that before any DLC. It's effectively four race packs (Empire, Dwarfs, Vampire Counts and Greenskins) for a tenner.

HungryHippos · 27 Jun 2020 at 17:03

McPhee said:
Have you got the first game?

If not, get that before any DLC. It's effectively four race packs (Empire, Dwarfs, Vampire Counts and Greenskins) for a tenner.

Yes I do have the first one

McPhee · 27 Jun 2020 at 17:22

Curlyriff said:
Anyone know of any rumblings for the third installment coming. Been holding off getting this till all three are out and full map etc done so can play one big game really.

It'll be next year.

Troy is this year's game. Next year is too soon for a new historical title. And CA have released something every single year for two decades.

marti996 · 27 Jun 2020 at 17:40

Richdog said:
Start another one as Vampire Counts.

I’m not far off 200 odd hours on this since December and I’ve only completed two campaigns and nothing else.

still reticent about certain factions. I went for bretonia in the end and my interest has dwindled since the absence of a lot of empire artillery

HungryHippos · 27 Jun 2020 at 17:47

marti996 said:
I’m not far off 200 odd hours on this since December and I’ve only completed two campaigns and nothing else.

still reticent about certain factions. I went for bretonia in the end and my interest has dwindled since the absence of a lot of empire artillery

The helfire rockets never get old, but they can be equally destructive on your own units

alchal · 27 Jun 2020 at 17:52

Volley guns, two of them with some hangunners on one flank devastate most units.

Noxia · 27 Jun 2020 at 18:15

I've never played a TW game, I know nothing about Warhammer (only 40k) so I'm a bit hesitant as I'll also have to figure out the unit names etc and what they do. The premise interests me though unlike the historically accurate ones.

bakes0310 · 27 Jun 2020 at 18:44

Noxia said:
I've never played a TW game, I know nothing about Warhammer (only 40k) so I'm a bit hesitant as I'll also have to figure out the unit names etc and what they do. The premise interests me though unlike the historically accurate ones.

I love the series, i would say shogun 2 is the easiest out the series to learn. warhammer is amazing and still quite easy to learn, ask questions on here and ill happily answer, you can always add me on steam if you want, steam name same as forum name.

McPhee · 27 Jun 2020 at 18:46

Noxia said:
I've never played a TW game, I know nothing about Warhammer (only 40k) so I'm a bit hesitant as I'll also have to figure out the unit names etc and what they do. The premise interests me though unlike the historically accurate ones.

High Elves are a good place to start. You'll start on the island of Ulthuan, and your early conflicts will be with other High Elf factions on the island, using mainly the same units. Their starting units are also quite simply named; most of your armies will be Spearmen and Archers, probably a couple of units of Ellyrian Reavers (light cavalry) and a couple of Eagle Claw Bolt Throwers (artillery).

Things get more complicated later in the campaign, as late-game High Elf armies will rely on magic and magical creatures. But by then you should have got to grips with the basics.

The other good option is the Dwarfs, but you'll need the first game to unlock them. You can play the entire campaign ignoring most of their units and sticking to Dwarf Warriors, Quarellers (crossbowmen) and artillery. They don't really do magic. And their late-game units are mostly just advanced versions of the ones you were using earlier in the game.

It's not a bad time to get in to it really. You could nab both games and some DLC for £25 with the Steam £5 off £30 offer.

DEL 707 · 27 Jun 2020 at 18:49

marti996 said:
I’m not far off 200 odd hours on this since December and I’ve only completed two campaigns and nothing else.

still reticent about certain factions. I went for bretonia in the end and my interest has dwindled since the absence of a lot of empire artillery

Bretonia are more of a cavalry army. If you want artillery, try the Dwarfs.

I still recommend Skaven, they only have 2 types of arty, but they're other range units make up for it. Plus they have various schools of magic which the Dwarfs lack.

Sadly you not going to find much that matches an army of Hellstorm rockets

Noxia said:
I've never played a TW game, I know nothing about Warhammer (only 40k) so I'm a bit hesitant as I'll also have to figure out the unit names etc and what they do. The premise interests me though unlike the historically accurate ones.

Warhammer 1 was my 1st proper go at a Totalwar game, I tried a few of the historical games before, but they always bored me.
The armies in Warhammer are very diverse and can all be played differently.

Much like you, I knew nothing about Warhammer, but knew about the 40k universe.
You don't need to know anything lore wise.