This is just my two cents worth, but I'm convinced that Total Annihilation is the most sophisticated RTS to date. It still boggles my mind (I know that's not saying much) that TA didn't catch on with the masses. I think the problem was the initial learning curve. Just because you can jump right in and start playing a game doesn't necessarily mean its a better game. It might mean that it lacks depth in functionality. Once I learned how to play TA all other RTSs were frustrating due to the amount of micromanagement they require. Every C&C game was the same game play with better graphics. There was zero evolution from Dune II. The same goes for Warcraft/Starcraft. Its sad to think that the majority of RTS players are too lazy or too dumb to make the quantum leap to a higher level of game play. It would be no less absurd if email never caught on because hand written letters were easier to do.

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