Sequels: When are they best?

[Amishdemon]

Time isn't really a factor, however, I don't think that parts 2 and 3 should be written after the success of part 1. All three parts should be done as a single (albeit very long) story with a suitable place to stop after the first one if it doesn't fly. Just adds to the consistency.

So you want the Star WWars Plan.

Sequels are best when they are good games. Valve took 11 years for a sequel to TF so TF2 could be the game it is.