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History teaches us that the Scipii would be our biggest rival, so on my first attempt (on vh/vh) I jumped right into action and took Messana on turn 2, only to find myself several years later being constantly forced to defend Caralis from the Julii and Messana from first the Scipii and then the Brutii, Corduba from the Spain/Gaul alliance, as well as having Greek and Numidian armies roam free all over my turf. Having completed the imperial campaign as all 3 Roman families, Egypt, and the Seleucids, it was now time to try Carthage. The faction to play is Egypt.Ĭarthage: Starting moves guide by Giakomo Here your chance to command the exciting chariots of the deserts with a mix of infantry tied in an archer bow.

#HOW TO WIN ROME TOTAL WAR HOW TO#

Lord Terikel examines the Roman Civil War within our Virtual World- its causes, how to prepare for it, and how to stomp your former brethren into dogfood once it starts.Īrticles in this section are detailed overviews of the factions in the game, exploring the initial position on the map, the buildings and units available and the strategic options available.Įgypt - The Rich Empire of the Desert by ustedlocoĪfter conquering pesky Rome from the old Senate men, you l probably just want to play as a completely different faction rather then be one of the mediocre Roman factions.

When we have conquered as every faction, and empire-building grows old, add some spice to the campaign by trying something different.

Lord Erzin describes to us various ways to spice up the game. Why should we who spill buckets of our foe's blood care about public opinion anyway? This guide shares the secrets of being a true warlord, a maniacal despot, a vicious tyrant, and above all a warlord to be reckoned with.Ĭustom Campaigns: Adding Some Spice to Campaigns by Erzin An old saying, but one that is often proven true over and over. Lord Ahm explains how to correctly gauge the income of your cities, how to most efficiently garrison them, and more.īeing a Coldhearted Bastard : Recollections of a Ruthless Warlord by Terikel Grayhair This guide will tell you the ins and outs of being a horde: How to become one, how to conduct your strategy during your migration, and finally the especially delicate time of settlement.Ĭonstantly losing money in RTW? Cannot figure out why? This article (also known as 'Help, I Am Losing Money!') by Lord Ahm will show you how to manage your empire's assets so you are back making a profit again. Hordes are one of the new and special features to Barbarian Invasion. The guide is intended to explain the basis to my version of successful strategic thought and newcomers to RTW who have problems understanding how to think strategically on the Campaign Map can use this method of thinking to come up with unique strategies for unique situations and adapt the strategy they are planning to new situations that crop up. This is a rough guide to my Campaign doctrine, detailing how I come up with a long-term strategy for any scenario. Thinking Strategically on the Campaign Map by yakcamkir It's a high risk-high reward strategy that involves you burning all your bridges, if you make one little mistake it can be game over. Usually though, starting a mass migration is not going to make the game any easier for you. The first time I ever tried one was when I moved the Scythians to Sicily, moving from the poorest territories on the periphery of the map to some of the richest, right at the heart of the action. Migrations can be used to give you a strategic advantage.

The aim of a mass migration strategy is to set out from the very beginning to transport a particular faction to a totally different part of the map, with different resources, different enemies, different tactical imperatives - basically a different game. Wanderlust: The Art of Mass Migration by Sassenach Please note that the articles marked (BI) concern the Barbarian Invasion expansion.Īrticles in this section are about campaign strategy in general, the principles of warfare and diplomacy. This section is for strategies to employ on the campaign map in order to grow your empire, protect yourself from attack, make strategically important gains and eventually conquer the known world.

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