When I first heard that they were working on a fantasy total war, I assumed it would be a one off thing. I figured I'd just pass on that release and wait for the next one after that.

Here I am many years later, literally had forgotten about the entire franchise because of how long I had been waiting. It popped back in my head so I decided to have a quick google. Looks like hope should be abandoned for experiencing any classic total war multiplayer gameplay again.
Of course like many, my fondest memories of total war was Rome. The multiplayer community for that game was incredible with organised tournaments and such. I remember the "don't worry, we haven't abandoned the player base" assurances we occasionally heard as the wait grew longer. I haven't been paying attention for a while now so I don't know if/when those stopped. Are they still saying this? 
Anyway. If there's some sort of total war newsletter that caters only to the old player base, I'd like to sign up to that. A newsletter that doesn't send out any news unless it's about something we would actually play. 

Imagine you were an old medal of honor fan waiting to play again after 10 years of "Medal of Honor: Space Pirates VII". That's how this feels lol. Yeah I get it. Many people would love a fantasy shooter game with jetpacks, anti gravity boots and lasers beams. But you know who would hate it? Medal of Honor fans.