12th playable faction

**retep219** · 02-16-2009, 00:13

Has anyone heard what they mean by "unplayable?" In Rome Total War, you could play any "unplayable" faction by modding descr-strat, but they were, in general, far less developed than any other faction (Harder campaign, more cloned units, and less units overall) Will it be the same in Empire? Or will the "unplayable" factions be truly unplayable?

**ThePianist** · 02-16-2009, 02:31

By interest it would be Iroquois, then Persians, then Mughal. All others are probably very similar to some existing faction, except perhaps the Crimean Khanate, but the Persians would be similar enough.

However I assume "playable" means playable at the beginning, and all factions can be unlocked once you beat them. So I chose Mughal. For this reason: the Iroquois can be easily unlocked by playing as Americans, or British or French. The Persians can be easily unlocked by playing Russia or perhaps Uthman/Osman Empire. The Mughal are the only very far away one, and it would be more convenient that way, else you'd have to unlock it by fighting till the ends of "the world".

**Sir Beane** · 02-16-2009, 14:37

Originally Posted by ThePianist

By interest it would be Iroquois, then Persians, then Mughal. All others are probably very similar to some existing faction, except perhaps the Crimean Khanate, but the Persians would be similar enough.

However I assume "playable" means playable at the beginning, and all factions can be unlocked once you beat them. So I chose Mughal. For this reason: the Iroquois can be easily unlocked by playing as Americans, or British or French. The Persians can be easily unlocked by playing Russia or perhaps Uthman/Osman Empire. The Mughal are the only very far away one, and it would be more convenient that way, else you'd have to unlock it by fighting till the ends of "the world".

Factions are not unlocked by beating them. There are 12 playable factions, all of whom you will be able to use from the start. No more factions are playable, the only way to unlock them will be mods.

**General SupaCrunk** · 02-16-2009, 16:46

Originally Posted by retep219

Has anyone heard what they mean by "unplayable?" In Rome Total War, you could play any "unplayable" faction by modding descr-strat, but they were, in general, far less developed than any other faction (Harder campaign, more cloned units, and less units overall) Will it be the same in Empire? Or will the "unplayable" factions be truly unplayable?

Same as RTW.

**Polemists** · 02-17-2009, 05:27

Well in theory we should find out the 11th faction today, I assume it's going to be Marthas and no one will be all that suprised lol.

We will see, not sure what time they usually release the info. I'd assume in about 8 hours or so, but I could be wrong.

**Sir Beane** · 02-17-2009, 12:42

Originally Posted by Polemists

Well in theory we should find out the 11th faction today, I assume it's going to be Marthas and no one will be all that suprised lol.

We will see, not sure what time they usually release the info. I'd assume in about 8 hours or so, but I could be wrong.

If you go to the Factions page on the main site you can see that Austria's name and link has now moved to the left of the three columns rather than being in the centre like it was previously. That seems to be a good indication that thr site is abou tto be updated with a new faction.

**Polemists** · 02-17-2009, 13:03

Well it's noon now, hopefully either nowish or at 1 they will announce it.

I am hopeful it will be one, as they need a hour to prepare the awesome demo announcement :)

**General SupaCrunk** · 02-17-2009, 16:00

Originally Posted by Sir Beane

If you go to the Factions page on the main site you can see that Austria's name and link has now moved to the left of the three columns rather than being in the centre like it was previously. That seems to be a good indication that thr site is abou tto be updated with a new faction.

It was already moved few days ago

**Jolt** · 02-17-2009, 19:55

I am already pessimistic. I believe it will not be Portugal although I voted for it. The cutting of South America just reveals how "British Empire: Total War" this game is. How could anyone cut a continent of such an importance in the Imperial International arena? Portugal went to get most of its income throughout the period of Brazil's gold mines, and its inclusion would be an interesting possibility to start with a weak country and turn it into a potentially Great Power. Since Brazil and Africa is not in, the large Portuguese Empire which Portugal maintained is cut to Goa. *pfft*