What exactly is this game??

[Sombre]

If you're familiar with total war, yes, there's some similarity between the strategic map portions, although Dom3 is much more in depth.

In terms of tactical battles, Total War has greater depth and allows more direct interactivity.

[Caduceus]

Stratos, try the demo and let the addiction set in for a few weeks.

[jimkehn]

Except one major factor with regard to Total War. This is PBEM capable. And that makes ALL the difference. AND the developers did it right. Instead of each nation taking sequential turns, they take simultaneous turns.

[Stratos]

Thank's a lot for the info!!