Ok, for the greater glory of redux and Spain here is a copy of the…

“THE SPANISH DICTA” 1A:
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  • First of all, go for quality, it’s probably the only thing that are going to save Spain because you will not beat the Moors in an arms race, thus the only alternative left is quality. So, go for quality.
  • Secondly, the fate of Spain lies in Cordoba, if anywhere. This is the key to the entire region! Who ever controls Cordoba have the possibility to dominate and threaten the entire peninsula. It is here all important battles should be fought.
  • Thirdly, you need florins and time to build up Spain to full capacity; it is this that should be your primary task. Secure that time and wealth.
  • Be well aware of the capacities and composition of enemy armies, and make sure that whatever army you have that might have to face these armies is ready for it. As in have the right allocated tactical resources (troops & arms) to that army and thus it can actually and successfully counter the threat in question.
  • Be sure of what you build and the reasons as for why you are building it. Plan ahead when you build stuff, you don’t have the margins of mistakes in the start… Both in troops and in buildings. You must plan ahead! What do I need in 5 turns?
  • Always try to anticipate major enemy troop-movements (armies) near your borders and deploy your troops accordingly.
  • Always try to minimize your borders and maximize the enemy borders, if possible. Thus forcing the enemy to disperse his forces into several provinces, while you have to defend only one province (or something like that).
  • If possible operate with buffer-zones, that way you can afford to loose a battle a still come back and fight another day…
  • Once you have enough secured you borders enough, consider to build a navy (when you have enough florins for such expenses) to disrupt enemy logistical lines.
  • Never be afraid to fight, even if the odds seem grim…


This “dicta” was taken from the regular thread (post: 230) and presents some general guidelines to consider for all players who want to try their luck with managing Spanish crown. Spain set on "Expert" seems to have become somewhat notorious for many players, so this dicta was born in a response to all that...


Take it away William!