Quick Advice

[Gijink]

First off, is it possible to upgrade Captains to Generals in the game? I hate not having Generals with which to govern cities with. Is it possible to promote Captains?

And secondly, I'm playing Scotland (long campaign) and any outstanding advice anybody?

[El Diablo]

You can promote captains although it is part of the game mechainics rather than a button you can push.

If you send a small stack out to take on the "rebels" that so often infest you land - and have a good victory (usually requires a heroic victory) then you MAY get a "man of the hour" event that asks you if you want to promote the captain.

I often find however that the number of generals that you get is more closly related to the number of provinces that you have rather than heroic victories and so on.

As for having generals in provinces it is not that serious a problem as leaving generals in towns will often give them bad "traits" that will lessen their effictiveness to govern. That and a generals bodyguard unit is probably one (if not THE) best unit in the game - especially early on.

It is a delicate balance to leave enough generals behind to gain enough money to finace your campaigns whislt still keeping your best fighting force out there.

Good luck!!!

ED

[Gijink]

Ohhh, damn. I was sure that if he won enough battles (like an average victory) there would be a sort of auto-upgrade button, you know?

[Out]

The Generals question was already answered but I can direct you to the Med. II forums here - they have a guide for every faction in the game in another sub section of these forums. Go check those out, I love 'em.

[Odin]

And secondly, I'm playing Scotland (long campaign) and any outstanding advice anybody?

Yes be very aggressive and conquer the rebel provinces of Dublin, York, Inverness, Caervenor (SP?). By this time the french and english should be going at it near Caen, immediately invade England and kick them out of Britian.

Or you can skip the rebel settlements all together and go after the english straight away before they get long bows.

Either or, but be aggressive early then once Britian is yours relax and build some income.