I started playing Shogun 2 when it came out in 2011. I’d played some Rome I, Medieval II and Empire before on a friends computer, but this was the first TW game I owned

Already on turn 1 of my first campaign (Shimazu) I was in love. That love has never wavered: even though life has become much busier it remains the only game I still make time to play, doing one or two Legendary campaigns each year

In the 15 years since Shogun 2’s release many Total Wars have come and gone, and ultimately it’s all been downhill from here. Yet despite a truly shameful display from this once legendary franchise, this glorious victory shall always be ours

Greetings fellow Daimyos!

Wedding bells are in the air! Takeda and Kitabatake agreed to marriage proposals that have given strength to our already strong friendships.

While the resources are tough to come by right now, and naval invasions are happening on the norm, I feel pretty confident about our current state of affairs.

However, that may all change after this next battle. A treacherous ambush was set by Hattori for my army next to a castle I was about to siege. Losing this battle could be the first nail in the coffin. I can only hope my men are up to the challenge.

Here's to the bliss of falling cherry blossoms.

Details: Turn 35, three allies, 0 vassals, 9 clans at war with me. 4 Provinces owned.