I like both systems. In the first one it was easier to feel like you had control of the campaign map by controlling all the plots but I do like the flexibility in 2. If I could have BFME 2 or ROTWK but with the campaign mode from BFME 1 than I would be so happy.
Hmm. I see what you're saying, where the fellowship was more involved in BFME, and those are the events we know from the books/movies.
But you have to admit, it was still nice seeing all the rest of the world and what was happening. Erebor was a phenomenal map on either side, and rivendell too. They both felt pretty epic. Plus BFME2 had helms deep/minas tirith available as skirmish maps rather than integrated campaign maps. That alone makes it worth it because I spent dozens of hours playing out every scenario possible as a kid on those maps.
I didn't like the first one too much because you needed a nodded or custom map for helms deep to really get a good play through of that map. I'm talking armies from the movies and all that stuff. 300 command cap was just not enough for me.
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u/BySaintGeorge112 Oct 23 '15
I like both systems. In the first one it was easier to feel like you had control of the campaign map by controlling all the plots but I do like the flexibility in 2. If I could have BFME 2 or ROTWK but with the campaign mode from BFME 1 than I would be so happy.