hi im new. i need help

**salemty** · 06-15-2008, 01:21

hi ive played rtw for a while and just started m2tw and finding it very hard. i never know what to build, i always go bankrupt and even though i was great at battles in rtw im terrible at them in m2tw. plz help me

**Must`** · 06-15-2008, 02:31

Try reading FAQ topic above and guides for specific factions

**salemty** · 06-15-2008, 06:19

i have but im still finding it very hard. the battles i seem to lose a LOT more men throught auto-resolve than me actually fighting it

**Martok** · 06-15-2008, 06:38

Could you give us some specifics (i.e., which faction you're playing, the difficulty level, whether you're playing any mods, etc.)? That would help.

**salemty** · 06-15-2008, 08:26

ok, ive played as spain and england and i play on easy/easy and i dont know what to do what cities to take and i usually get bored of it

**Flavius Merobaudes** · 06-15-2008, 10:23

Have you patched your game? Because without patches it will be buggy and next to impossible to have satisfying tactical battles. You could try the retrofit mod: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downl...o=file&id=1581
It will give you a better unit balance and improved battlefield mechanics and doesn't change anything else. Maybe battles are indeed a bit harder in MTW2 than they were in RTW, which at least I think is a good thing.

Economy also works different than it did in RTW. Learn how to train your merchants and how to get the most benefit from diplomacy. Actually, you don't need a big army - cut down those military expenses and start building towards economy and population growth. This might help you: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=104416

Originally Posted by salemty

ok, ive played as spain and england and i play on easy/easy and i dont know what to do what cities to take and i usually get bored of it

Well, that's up to you. This is a strategy game and you have to develop your own plans and set your own goals. The game gives you a starting position and from there on you are free.

Finally, MTW2 is far more complex than RTW. So one needs some time to get to know it.

**LadyAnn** · 06-21-2008, 06:12

Originally Posted by salemty

ok, ive played as spain and england and i play on easy/easy and i dont know what to do what cities to take and i usually get bored of it

Welcome to the club, am bored playing the campaign as well. Never finished any TW campaign :D

Annie

**IrishBoy** · 06-18-2008, 17:13

I had that problem too salemty.When you start a new campaign start building roads ,markets ,farming ,and ports ,this should give your economy a good starting position.Next recruit diplomats and make trade agreements with other factions.Now you should have your kingdom well on its feet in a few turns.Start taking over rebel settelments to expand your empire (Remember, money is the key to victory.If you have money you'll have armies).I hope this helps you!

**Flavius Merobaudes** · 06-18-2008, 17:39

Welcome to the org, IrishBoy!

The first turns of a campaign are decisive indeed. I always try to rush in a good position before pausing and consolidating. After that, I check the situation and adjust my plans accordingly.