Faction bonuses?

**Stranger** · 06-27-2009, 18:24

What factions have certain bonuses like cheaper units etc? If any.

I saw it mentioned somewhere, and I don't know if it's true or not. I tried using search engine but nothing, and nothing in the guide.
Example: Faction X having unit Z cheaper by 10 florins.

**Martok** · 06-28-2009, 05:35

Welcome to the Org, Stranger!

Wherever it was that you read/heard about factions in MTW being able to purchase units at a "discount" price, I'm afraid I must tell you that you were misinformed. Certainly there are certain factions that can train and/or have access to units that give you a very good value for your money -- two examples would be the the Danes being able to recruit Vikings, and the English being able to recruit Gallowglasses in Ireland (once they conquer it) -- but factions in MTW aren't able to actually train units at a lower cost than another faction.

Perhaps you were reading about MTW's predecessor, Shogun Total War? Because in that game, the different clans (factions) *do* receive discounts for recruiting certain troops (and/or buildings) exactly like you describe: The Oda can recruit Yari Ashigaru for less, the Uesugi can recruit Samurai Archers for less, the Hojo can build castles for less, etc.

Anyway, I hope that answers your question!

**Stranger** · 06-28-2009, 10:56

Ah, ok thanks :) I've been reading around some random threads so it's quite possible it might've been something related to Shogun. I asked because I haven't really noticed any difference in Medieval, and it's been a long time since I played Shogun.

**Axalon** · 06-28-2009, 13:16

Hello Stranger,

In fact you are on the right track and ‘ol Martok here should spend a little less time over at the ETW-section I think (Sorry Martok, you happened to remember things wrong this time, it happens to all of us).

There are about 50 (roughly) various things (units, agents, boats), that various factions, get about a 25% discount on. Grab a Gnome-editor and you are in business – that’s the easiest way to find out the details on these things….

- Cheers

**Stranger** · 06-28-2009, 15:19

Gnome links don't work for me, at least those in Tools section.

**Jxrc** · 06-29-2009, 14:17

I have never checked by myself but I am pretty sure that the French get a rebate on Xbows (and perhaps arbs). No idea regarding the other 49 discounts.

**Axalon** · 07-01-2009, 06:09

Originally Posted by Stranger

Gnome links don't work for me, at least those in Tools section.

Ok, try this link instead that should work for you...

http://www.mizus.com/files/files/Tools/

- Cheers
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