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    Default Principality of Antioch or Kingdom of Jerusalem?

    I'm about to start up a Crusades campaign and really only play a campaign once with 1 faction.

    I can't decide between these 2 factions.

    What are the pros and cons of each and why would you pick one over the other?



    BTW, I've looked through the unit planner for Jerusalem and I don't see how you can recruit the Constable of Jerusalem and Marshall of the Templars.

    But I went through the export_descr_building file and I see you can recruit both units with a kings stables and earls stables. What's going on?


    Earl's Stables

    recruit_pool "Marshall of the Templars" 0 0.1 0.999 0 requires factions { jerusalem, }
    recruit_pool "Constable of Jerusalem" 0 0.1 0.999 0 requires factions { jerusalem, }

    Kings Stables

    recruit_pool "Marshall of the Templars" 0 0.2 1.1 0 requires factions { jerusalem, }
    recruit_pool "Constable of Jerusalem" 0 0.2 1.1 0 requires factions { jerusalem, }
    Last edited by homefry; 05-12-2008 at 00:41.

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    Default Re: Principality of Antioch or Kingdom of Jerusalem?

    Personally I think you should pick the Turks homefry. they are the bees knees. the infantry is top-class and the speedy hores archers catch any who run away. all their soldiers are allowed to remove their jumpers and loosen their ties in hot weather whereas the catholic crusader states shoulders are committed ideologically to wearing heavy woollen cloaks no matter what.
    But vain the spear and vain the bow,
    They never can work War's overthrow;
    The hermit's prayer and the widow's tear
    Alone can free the world from fear
    (Blake)

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    Default Re: Principality of Antioch or Kingdom of Jerusalem?

    The two factions are very similar, but IIRC Jerusalem has slightly more powerful heavy cavalry, whereas Antioch is a bit more infantry-focussed. Otherwise I don't think there's really much difference.

    As for the two units you mentioned, I believe they are unique units, i.e. only one can be in existence at any time. You start the campaign with them but cannot train any more, although you can retrain them to full strength. They are a pain to replace though, so make sure they never get wiped out completely.

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    Default Re: Principality of Antioch or Kingdom of Jerusalem?

    Just my opinion but I would go for Antioch. More scope to expand, better challenge & cooler uniforms...

    Also the fantastic Krak de Chevaliers castle!!!

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    Default Re: Principality of Antioch or Kingdom of Jerusalem?

    There is little difference between the units of these two factions.
    They are both allies to each other and ememies to Egypt / Turks.
    The main difference is in their geographical location. The Kingdom of Jerusalem is the easier faction to play, if you deal with Egypt early in the game. This will secure your south / west border and give you a good base from which to expand anticlockwise around the map.
    The Kingdom of Antioch has the Turks to fight on two sides. Also it is usually the first port of call for the Mongol horde when it arrives.

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    I've played all factions in crusades...but in this debate i would answer this...antioch was much more fun to play do to reasons stated above...mongol target, turks on both sides it's more thrilling but tends to get repetitive.
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