So Have We Gotten Any Info

[NTJedi]

Originally Posted by Omnirizon

Why play AoW when there's Dominions? I just never got that game, it's overshadowed in every way by Dom3.

Actually I would have dropped AOW:ShadowMagic if this was true. There's several features available within AOW:ShadowMagic which are superior. Now I'm a big fan of both games, but I'll only list how AOW:ShadowMagic is better:

1) AoW:ShadowMagic has a map editor where you can create many types of events... can't touch events in Dominions_3. Very important for creating campaigns and special maps.

2) AoW:ShadowMagic allows for multiple players on a single battlefield... Dominions_3 allows only two players on a single battlefield. Multiple players on a battlefield offers more strategic options.

3) AoW:ShadowMagic has better graphics... for me graphics are not very important, but it's enough to mention. I'll also add there's more terrain types available.

4) AoW:ShadowMagic provides overall more options in the map editor. In the editor a player is able to create a wide variation of unique items... and even a greater amount after applying the 1.4 patch.

5) Experience is significantly more meaningful and strategic for heroes in AoW:ShadowMagic instead of a fixed amount of improvements.


Now clearly Dominions_3 also beats AOW:ShadowMagic in many categories as well, but both are great longterm keepers with virtually endless replay value.