Hi, just bought this.


Is Posseidon an enrichment of the original (new mechanics that make the game more complex etc) or just an expansion pack (more missions, new race, etc) ?

Is Zeus a "lesser" game or is Posseidon just an extra flavor? If I'd play skirmishes, should I skip Zeus and start playing Posseidon right away?



Also, how does this game(s) compare to Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom?

Poseidon is an expansion pack. I'd play Zeus first.

There is more city building than military action in Zeus/Poseidon. Except for the Tenedos mission of course.

Emperor is not much different. Different armies, buildings, culture. Interesting stories, more interesting world interaction, monuments rather than temples and a bit harder that Z/P. I actually prefer it. You can buy off your rivals with gifts and I like the decorations.