TVG: What do the team see as the most innovative gameplay feature?

The most innovative feature for a Settlers game is the level of interaction with the Settlers themselves - how the player motivates them to work hard for him. That is a challenge, and to find the right balance is a key component of the game. Others like the fact that the combat system is far more sophisticated than in the past. And some people on the team consider the very realistic 3D look, if not a feature as such, a great improvement in the game over previous versions of Settlers.