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S.T.A.L.K.E.R build didn’t work, so I bought Empire Total War which I am playing over the break.
Empire is the most comprehensive and dense Total War game to date. The map is much bigger than past games and includes American and South Asian land theaters and 3-4 sea trade theaters. Territories are dotted with towns, forts and small plantations to build on and raid. 10 factions are available at the beginning alongside a bunch of small duchys, tribes and sultanates. Playing the Road to Independence campaign before the Grand Campaign is recommended because the new interface may be confusing to newcomers and those accustomed to the Rome/Medieval 2 systems.
I chose to play as the Maratha faction first with the hope of unlocking the Mughals. It delighted me to hear a familiar language. I may try the Spanish next. Ole!