I played the first Guild and it was great because it was unique for its time. Own property, marry, have children, own a business, train your employees, conspire against your competitors and enemies, become part of the city council, duel, and basically all the mischief you could wish for in a city/era simulator. Unfortunately Guild 2 takes all this, improves the graphics somewhat and the rest is all glitches. Constanly having to woo a prospective mate or they loose interest. Buying and selling seems to be monotonous this time around. Almost impossible to keep your businesses going cause you dont have the money or supplies and the AI makes it hard for you to just do what you did without fluster in the The Guild 1. This game is hard work even though it supposed to be a prettier and more open ended sequel. Avoid.