My favorite turn based game ever. Master of Magic (MoM) shows heavy influence in AoW I and II. Pro: -Cool uses of spells (raising dead cities, creating poisoned forests) -Each race has very different, appropriate units. -Spell research and City-building identical to MoM. -Some of the best 2d graphics i've ever seen (except character portraits) -Heroes that you can customize powers and gear on. -Maps are very well-designed, many have multiple layers. Cons: -Difficulty- can be brutal, especially in early turns. -Some AI issues- alternatively too strong or too timid from turn to turn. -Levels can easily be eight hours long. -No random world generator.
