To Build An Empire

Having spent a few days with it, I have to say that I am generally liking Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires. The differences between Empires and the regular series is enough to make it feel like a more complete game to me.

Rather then playing through the normal time lines (which I've played through more then enough times in my lifetime), I opted to go with the fictional one instead. There I began my march towards my destiny, whatever that might be.

I've bounced around to several different factions thus far, usually each time because my "ruler" decided to trash talk me after a difficult battle. Did I need to take that shit? Hell no! So I stepped down and went back out into the world, seeking a new leader.

Two factions later, I had a chance battle against the infamous Guan Yu. The battle was brutal and as it progressed, it became increasingly apparent that I was basically the only one left that was making a dent in the enemy's forces. All of the officers on my side would pop back in and get routed in no time.

Now I had a choice to make: Do I stick around and get wiped out? Or do I defect?

Before this battle, I had offers to overthrow my lord and even assassinate him (apparently by order of the Emperor himself). Each time I turned it down, feeling almost a sense of loyalty.

But during this fight, things for me were very, very different. Should I remain the beast, trapped by a weak leader? Or do I side with a warrior I know will set the world ablaze? Oh you know my choice was obvious...

So without a second thought, I choose the option to defect and just like that, I am now a part of Guan Yu's army. Within moments I decimate the opposition with ruthless proficiency. Yesterday these men were my brothers, my allies and I fought my heart out for them. But today a new sun rose and now I ripped their hearts from their chests.

Since then, I've stayed sided with Guan Yu for the simple fact that I know I do not have the means to successfully support my own faction at this point. After trying earlier on in the game, I've learned it will take much more then just a few supporters to rule China. So for now I will sit back and bide my time. Sooner or later, the viper will strike again...