D2 vs Aow:SM

[NTJedi]

Dominions_II is like Civilization_III with fantasy elements but much more evolved. Dominions_II provides more control and direct influence for upcoming battles then Civilization. I really enjoy being able to place the location of my units before going into battle for Dominions_II. The computer then plays out the entire battle between you and your enemies since hundreds of units are involved. Dominions_II has two great weaknesses...
first: there is no diplomacy with computer opponents. Even if settings could be placed just between the computer opponents it would be nice for providing a greater challenge.
second: the artificial intelligence of computer opponents makes it easy to predict some army movement actions. I also have yet to see the AI opponents to try and assassinate one of my commanders. The largest topic on this forum is about improving the AI... but that's the way it is with most strategy games.