Random Romani Questions

[SaberHRE]

I thought one Romani thread which would cover most EB questions should be created.

So, I got a few questions.

How many Gentes have been implemented into the game.

Why can't the Romani recruit numidian nobles

I recently read a bit about Sertorius. Prior to this, I always thought of him as an evil Roman rebel, but I read that he was quite a noble and "heroic" fellow, could someone expand on his character?

[General Appo]

Romani can recruit Numidian Nobles, a L4 Gov and Regional MIC L5 you can recruit Numidian Nobles in most western African regions.

[SaberHRE]

aren't those "African generals"? because I conquered Sala and maxed out the barracks on L4 government and nothing.

[Korlon]

As far as I know, the Romani cannot recruit Numidian Nobles. As for the reason why, I don't know, but African Generals are better anyhow. Plus one attack on their lance and plus one more defense skill. They do have 3 less attack against elephants compared to Numidian Nobles though, but I highly doubt you'll be seeing too many elephants out there.

[Revenant]

Nice Idea, as I am playing as Romani too:)

My question:

Why Romani cannot get any priest ancillaries? All romani priest ancillaries are disabled in datafiles. The data are present, but all have ";" at the start of the line.

It bothered me I never got any of them.

[Atilius]

How many Gentes have been implemented into the game.

There are 11 in EB1. EB1.1 has 6 more.

[Seleukus]

I recently read a bit about Sertorius. Prior to this, I always thought of him as an evil Roman rebel, but I read that he was quite a noble and "heroic" fellow, could someone expand on his character?

The Life of Sertorius, by Plutarch

[Gaivs]

Dont rely too heavily on Plutarch though. He is .. how do i put it, he isnt too reliable to say the least.

[pezhetairoi]

You have forgotten the most important question of all:

Why aren't Lorica Segmentata in the game?!?!?!?!???!!!!??!?!??

[mcantu]

Nice Idea, as I am playing as Romani too:)

My question:

Why Romani cannot get any priest ancillaries? All romani priest ancillaries are disabled in datafiles. The data are present, but all have ";" at the start of the line.

It bothered me I never got any of them.

i've wondered this too...

[Centurion Crastinus]

Every time I have built a type 4 government I automatically receive a general in the provence regardless of any barracks that I have built.

[Watchman]

That's called "client ruler".

[anubis88]

Why aren't Lorica Segmentata in the game?!?!?!?!???!!!!??!?!??

Shouldn't it be why ISN'T Lorica in the game o great Segmentata master?

Sorry, couldn't resist it

[pezhetairoi]

So I'm sorta a fellow in segments/pieces being consulted on the complete lack of armour ingame? XD

[SaberHRE]

ok, this is akward. Are the optimas and popularis "groupings" supposed to dissappear once in a while, when most of the families belong to the nobile? Is there a way to revive popular causes?

[Maeran]

That's nothing to worry about. Optimates and Populares are two political views. If your family members are all Optimates, then they favour the senate. Through marriage, adoption or the events of his life, you can still get a family member who favours the people (i.e. is popularis).

Popularis is more likely for plebeians and worshipers of Ceres. And is a requirement for the Marian reforms, so look to get more 'liberal' plebeians when the suitors come knocking.

[Disciple of Tacitus]

ok, this is akward. Are the optimas and popularis "groupings" supposed to dissappear once in a while, when most of the families belong to the nobile? Is there a way to revive popular causes?

I've noticed that too SaberHRE. You can use the political leanings of your Senate to implement changes such as deciding when to wage war - role-play/house rules stuff. "Popularis" seems a rare breed, but you'll need one for the Marian reforms, so - as previously noted - adopt liberally!

[pezhetairoi]

I don't think I'll have a problem getting popularis every once in a while, since ALL my temples are temples of Ceres... XD

[KhaziOfKalabara]

Romani can recruit Numidian Nobles, a L4 Gov and Regional MIC L5 you can recruit Numidian Nobles in most western African regions.

Are there any elephants available to the Romani, even as Mercs? I wouldn't mind recreating Cynoscephalae now and again...

[Strategos Alexandros]

I think you can get them from Numidia and Ippone with a L4 regional but I could be wrong.

[Olimpian]

Type 4 gov & lvl 5 regional MIC in those regions and you've got your eles

[SaberHRE]

weird, managed to create Lvl4 and MIC5 in Ippone but no elephants.

[Disciple of Tacitus]

Elephant question answered in another thread, not sure where. Nowhere in Africa can the Romans recruit Elepants. For whatever reason. Spend the money on your MICs for African Generals and Numidian Nobles, but regardless you will NOT get elephants. Only the EB Team can answer that.

Personally, elephants are so vulnerable to javelins, I would never use them.

@Pez. ... How does having Ceres Temples increase your chance of getting the Popularis trait?

[Strategos Alexandros]

[QUOTE=Disciple of Tacitus]Personally, elephants are so vulnerable to javelins, I would never use them.[QUOTE]

I put them behind my lines until all the javelin troops are either engaged or have been chased off, then charge them and my heavy cvalry into the enemy rear. I find myself doing this with every faction I play, which is probably why I'm so rubbish as Casse.

[KhaziOfKalabara]

[QUOTE=Disciple of Tacitus]
Personally, elephants are so vulnerable to javelins, I would never use them.
QUOTE]

Well, I play with that first cohort / phalanx / elephant mod which beefs them up a little - but frankly, if I just wanted effective armies rather than those with personality I wouldn't use hastati either, so effectiveness / value for money is not my primary concern.

Anyway, it seems it's somewhat academic now anyway...!

[craziii]

when do romans get heay cavalry? equites and all cavalry(mercs) with around 25 charge does absolutely nothing when I charge them into a infantry unit's flank or rear. when I say nothing I mean killing 1 soldier out of the entire unit on the charge ( that is on one of those rare super charges) and loosing a few horses 10 secs after being engaged in melee. if I leave it there, the cavalry unit will probably be wipe out very fast. so I thought, lets use it to chase routers, but it seems broken/routing units retain all their defense stats, or am I seeing things? cuz it takes forever for my cavalry to kill off a single routing infantry unit. I know their weapons are hitting the fleeing unit, but it just doesn't kill them most of the time forget about medium or heavy phalanxes, even rear ramming will own my cavalry unit, found out the hard way when I fight the Carthaginians.

how to use cavalry units in EB? I thought rear ramming was a given??? they should die when doing frontal assaults and got bogged down, but not when rear charging already engaged infantry units

someone give some advice.

[Strategos Alexandros]

What difficulty do you play on?

[craziii]

VH/M like the FAQ suggests.

[Strategos Alexandros]

What sort of cavalry are you using then?

[Revenant]

Take your cavalry unit. Move it to the back/ flank of engaged enemy unit. Wait until unit is formed. Double clik on enemy unit - cavalry goes to gallop and then, after the sound of horn, charge. Wait until cavalry go into contact, wait some time, then disengage it and repeat.

You probably do not charge in formation, that is the problem. I use mainly bodyguard cavalry and Brihentin and with excellent results.