I put the game aside shortly after its release, because for me the sight of bloodless combat really takes away from the atmosphere. I am happy for the free DLC, but please CA add blood and gore as soon as possible!

It shouldn't be difficult to do, I think just take Troy's.

if we're lucky it will come right after High Tide

I would have preferred the blood DLC before High Tide, considering since how long I'm waiting for it.

1. They made tons of new animations (every weapon vs weapon)
2. Each new blood animation needs to be synced with attack animation
3. Multiply that amount of work and time
4. ...
5. Yep

I just want to pile on here to say that while I love this time period and appreciate some of CA's PR moves recently, I cannot support/purchase this game until you provide a way to implement Blood and Gore effects in the game.

As has been said a million times before, warfare without such effects feels incredibly silly. 

I really doubt that your biggest demographic is really the under 18 crowd. So that can't be the excuse. 

Please release blood effects, even if it is a paid dlc again. 

Until then, count me as another longtime Total War fan that is holding out on this great looking game. 

I think it should have been available at launch or very soon after. I'm disappointed that it still is not ready, and now I hear rumors that it will never release :/ 

I cant believe that. I assume you just dont want to alienate fans again by forcing them to pay for a feature that should be free, regardless of your rating reasons.

An update on that feature being implemented, if it's going to come ect, would be very, very appreciated!

lxndr#5959 wrote:

I just want to pile on here to say that while I love this time period and appreciate some of CA's PR moves recently, I cannot support/purchase this game until you provide a way to implement Blood and Gore effects in the game.

As has been said a million times before, warfare without such effects feels incredibly silly. 

I really doubt that your biggest demographic is really the under 18 crowd. So that can't be the excuse. 

Please release blood effects, even if it is a paid dlc again. 

Until then, count me as another longtime Total War fan that is holding out on this great looking game. 

I think it should have been available at launch or very soon after. I'm disappointed that it still is not ready, and now I hear rumors that it will never release :/ 

I cant believe that. I assume you just dont want to alienate fans again by forcing them to pay for a feature that should be free, regardless of your rating reasons.

An update on that feature being implemented, if it's going to come ect, would be very, very appreciated!

Agreed.  Part of it too is that without the implementation of blood effects, when you zoom in, combat looks kind of silly- animations just look like troops swinging weapons at mid air.  Really takes away from the experience.

January is over

February there is Shadow of change 2.0

March...

April Thrones of decay

well I think we'll see them in March

toskyrun#2614 wrote:

January is over

February there is Shadow of change 2.0

March...

April Thrones of decay

well I think we'll see them in March

Definitely plausible.  I wonder if the dynastic system will be ready by then too?

I hope that the blood pact comes with a FLC such as a new playable Hittite or Egyptian faction. Considering how news and updates for this game have been slow, something as small as a blood pact should come with something a bit more substantial to engage the fanbase. 

I hereby promise that I will buy this game as soon as they release the blood dlc, because it got me hooked to be honest.

now that I'm playing as Iolaos destroying and looting... the blood pack has become an urgent requirement

toskyrun#2614 wrote:

January is over

February there is Shadow of change 2.0

March...

April Thrones of decay

well I think we'll see them in March

This, alongside other core mechanics like mortal Lords, succession, etc...

May = new culture(s) + map expansion?

Thomashu#5291 wrote:

toskyrun#2614 wrote:

January is over

February there is Shadow of change 2.0

March...

April Thrones of decay

well I think we'll see them in March

This, alongside other core mechanics like mortal Lords, succession, etc...

May = new culture(s) + map expansion?

The aging/dynasty system is highly anticipated, but it’s far more complex than people think.  

Setnacht(sp) is Ramses father… When he dies, what happens to those factions?  Tausret(sp) and Seti are married… When they have kids, what happens to those factions?  All of this will affect game balance, and needs to be built from scratch.  

Also, every character will need to have multiple stages of aging depicted, which will require a system that tracks character age and provides the right visuals… those different aged visuals will need to be created.

These are just a few of the ideas that come to mind.  Personally, I think March is optimistic, but if CA can pull it off, I’m not complaining.

Tater#4412 wrote:

Thomashu#5291 wrote:

toskyrun#2614 wrote:

January is over

February there is Shadow of change 2.0

March...

April Thrones of decay

well I think we'll see them in March

This, alongside other core mechanics like mortal Lords, succession, etc...

May = new culture(s) + map expansion?

The aging/dynasty system is highly anticipated, but it’s far more complex than people think.  

Setnacht(sp) is Ramses father… When he dies, what happens to those factions?  Tausret(sp) and Seti are married… When they have kids, what happens to those factions?  All of this will affect game balance, and needs to be built from scratch.  

Also, every character will need to have multiple stages of aging depicted, which will require a system that tracks character age and provides the right visuals… those different aged visuals will need to be created.

These are just a few of the ideas that come to mind.  Personally, I think March is optimistic, but if CA can pull it off, I’m not complaining.

be careful because mortal generals does not mean that there is a dynastic system: it could also be a simple succession of any general of our faction.

obviously I hope not, but I don't remember them specifying the question

I sure hope they make an announcement soon.

A roadmap would be nice.

I'm probably of the minority that doesn't really see the point of a dynastic system in this game. As previously mentioned, what happens to the Ramesses faction once Ramesses dies? Exactly how long is the historical timeframe of a game that strives to highlight a spect flashpoint in history - the Bronze Age Collapse? It'll be interesting to see what the devs decide to make out of that. Personally I wouldn't touch it. 

Looking forward to some Blood and Gore whenever it's ready. My favorite aspect about the B&G Pack from Troy was that it implemented tropaions onto the campaign map. Added a neat bit of color and flair to the Heroic Age.