If you don't believe me check out JaM's work on R2TR - those battle mechanics feel very realistic and challenging (but stay away from the R2TR campaign until they get it fixed up)I disagree although i think Attila is a great game modders can still do a lot more at the moment on this engine than in the newer one. As much as it's awkward, in ways, it can be modded to create some pretty fantastic effects and the visuals look fantastic.
I don't mean to be a downer but it just surprises me the great modders aren't finally moving over to the R2/Attila engine.
The M2 engine is getting just a little old wouldn't you think.