RTS

RTS games often require much time. They are, in some ways, the pinnacle of PC gaming. As a hobby, an RTS require the management of people, resources and time in the way indicative of a real-life intelligence.

However, they often require time that a working professional cannot always give. However, the modern RTS game seem to have the benefit of guiding the gamer through the mechanics. For example, Dawn of War is able to guide the gamer through a series of ever increasing meetings.

Have played - Megalomana. As an Amiga RTS game, it was superb. Quirky, detailed and with an intricate system of battling.

Playing - Empire Total War. It seems difficult, to say the least.