Aedui or Arverni

**madbriton** · 09-12-2009, 17:58

I want to start a new campaign in Gaul, but which faction is better/more fun to play. Also which difficulty level is recommended for them (I am not a particularly good player so not VH)

**Moosemanmoo** · 09-12-2009, 18:37

I remember asking the same question a while back

It depends if you prefer to play a more democratic faction (Aedui) or a monarchistic one (Arverni)
I always see the Aedui as the more sophisticated of the two factions, plus I prefer the darker green
So I'd suggest Aedui

**Scud** · 09-12-2009, 18:49

I can't remember correctly, as I haven't played as either of them, but doesn't only one of them get paved roads?

**J.R.M** · 09-12-2009, 19:19

I thnk both get paved roads, the only diference i remember is that Aedui get Carnute Cingetos, that unit is

awesome! i think it´s some kind of battle druid?. The Arverni just get Arjos (arverni nobles?). That´s the diference i think ... you now what! i´ll try a campaign with Aedui..

**athanaric** · 09-12-2009, 19:43

This is one of the units worth playing an entire campaign for. They are absolutely nightmarish enemies, especially if they are placed on a wall. So I suggest you play Aedui (although I have more sympathies for the Arverni). Other reasons are: some special bonuses from unique structures (like Carnac) and a lot of loyalists all over Europe waiting to join you.

**Kevin** · 09-12-2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by Moosemanmoo

It depends if you prefer to play a more democratic faction (Aedui) or a monarchistic one (Arverni)

I don't see how that realy affects the gameplay?

Originally Posted by athanaric

This is one of the units worth playing an entire campaign for. They are absolutely nightmarish enemies, especially if they are placed on a wall.

Playing as the Romans, I hated those guys more than the Gaesatae. Their chanting makes them somehow seem..less barbaric and more brave than the other units.

**The Celtic Viking** · 09-12-2009, 21:26

I think you should head over here and check out how the Aedui and Arverni skins look, and choose which ones you like the most. Some aren't updated there though (such as the Arverni Neitos, and the Mori Gaesum), but most are still the same. I am personally in love with the Arjos, they are so sweet looking. Possibly the best looking unit in the game, IMO.

Oh, and by the way, the Arverni get paved roads as well, and their leader - god-king as he is - got his position through election too. The "more monarchist" remark might make it seem like he didn't if you don't know this already.