1.x AI Faction Progression Thread

[Molinaargh]

I wish my maps were balanced like that in the late game. One AI faction always conquers most others. Maybe they're too agressive on VH? What difficulty are you playing at, anubis?

[anubis88]

VH.

But i'm using Force diplomacy to steer the Romans in the right way. Other then that i help the Ptolies(without FD, they're more like my vassals in syria) but noone alse. It is indeed remarkable how long some factions are alive.

Lusotana for one, just wont go away. Iberian Cities keep rebelling to them. Also the Getai are protectorates of Pontos for about 50 years, so they are safe. KH was once a great empire, but now they live only on Crete and the Bosphoran kingdom, which are pretty secure. (Altough the Ptolies have 2 huge stacks on crete, but neverming.

I recommend you try using FD. But use it only to help the stupid AI.

[Dyabedes of Aphrodisias]

Update:

The Known World According to the Swebozez, ~160BC


Right now at war with Rome. Going to sack a few more major cities and trade peace for Patavium and protectoracy so they won't be a problem in the future. The Seleukids are mighty (mighty!). They've decided to reunite Alexander's empire I guess, and are currently working on Hellas proper. They've got dozens of stacks running about north of Greece, spewing over from Anatolia. They've made the Getai their protectorate, kicked Makedonia out of their homeland and now are wresting the rest of it from Epeiros (though somewhat unsuccessfully). It seems to be stalemated, and has been for the last several years. The Epeirotes, Getai, Makedonians and Aedui combined produce just enough regional power to equalize the Seleukid war machine in the area. The Aedui are on their deathbed I predict. Their migration to Illyria wasn't too good for them; too many factions vying for those lands, and they're without their factional troops. At war with Rome, Epeiros and Seleukia without factional troops...

[Horatius Flaccus]

Beautiful expansion! I like how the Seleucids haven't expanded to the steppes or into Meroe.

[anubis88]

Beautiful expansion! I like how the Seleucids haven't expanded to the steppes or into Meroe.

And Pergamon is the only "superpower" whom the Seleucid can't conquer! You gotta love that little rebel spot

[Dyabedes of Aphrodisias]

And Pergamon is the only "superpower" whom the Seleucid can't conquer! You gotta love that little rebel spot

That is kind of a funny little thing there. The Epeirotes, too - they were down to just Ambrakia not terribly long ago. Then they exploded, taking all of Hellas proper from the Makedonians, whom I thought were going to be the next major regional power, then themselves being pushed back by the Seleucids.

[Zim]

In 272 the Sweboz were, at best a regional power, but that would change with the ascension of Heruwulfaz. Heruwulfaz led the confederation against neighboring tribes, bringing ever more of them into the confederation. As his people's territory grew, so did his fame, and every tribe conquered eagerly provided troops on the promise of a share in the loot, as well as a share in the leadership of the Confederation for their own rulers. Heruwulfaz would become known as Waldondz Theudom Alaizom, "Ruler of all Tribes". Even many of the Baltic and Celtic tribes became vassals of his, and all across the Confederation and its vassal states mourned when he died in 228 B.C.

Since then the Sweboz have been under the rule of a succession of shortlived rulers, none who would gain the fame of their predecessor. Sweboz land and influence would continue to grow, but in fits. Neighboring tribes and nations, sensing weakness in the Confederation's lack of a strong ruler, have attacked. In the east the Getai are barely held back, their archers raining death on German troops, while the presence of horsemen with both riders and cavalry clothed in chain on the northeastern borders frightens the garrisons there. In the south the incessant raids of the Romani have forced the current ruler Leubaweniz to strike at the Po Valley in an attempt to prove to the Sweboz vassal states that the Confederation can still protect them.

Current extent of Sweboz influence.



1. Sweboz core territories.

2. Allied German tribes.

3. Baltic and Slavic allied vassal tribes.

4. Alpine Celtic vassal tribes.

5. Enclave of Patavium, ruled by Erilaz.

Important figures in the Confederation

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Herulwufaz, regarded as the Confederations greatest ruler, who passed away in 228 B.C..



Leubaweniz, current ruler of the Sweboz. Accusations of cowardice and weakness have just finally started to fade away after his successful campaign in Northern Italy, but the overstretching of Sweboz resources may prove disastrous.



Erilaz, a close compatriot of Leubaweniz, has grown covetous of the riches of the civilized cities to the south. He's been placed in Patavium both in an attempt to satiate his greed and to keep a watch on the Celtic vassals nearby.



Young and ambitious, Segumerjaz was granted rulership over the Alpine Celtic vassal tribes in exchange for his service in conquering them. He would like to see his kingdom gain further autonomy from the Confederation, but unable to withstand Roman excursions on his own he's been forced to call upon Leubaweniz for aid, further tying his fortunes to the Sweboz ruler. On the plus side, he's likely to gain Mediolanum out of the deal...



Brandafusaz is the supposed defender of the eastern tribes, and responsible for the Baltic peoples since their last native ruler died. However, he's become tied up in attempted conquests of Getic land, while behind him Carrodunum is sieged by Steppe peoples.