i'm new, need some help!

**Flavius Julius** · 11-29-2009, 22:48

Hmm.. new question. What city should I go for first, and then which way should I expand to best bring the whole world under my rule?

**pevergreen** · 11-30-2009, 00:31

Grab the small rebel city just above you, on the left. (Segesta?) War with the Gauls is going to come, build up a sizeable force and take the two cities(Patvium and something) to cement your holdings in Northern Italy.

You can then expand eastwards, there are two/three (One may be taken) rebel cities that way, but this may lead to war with Germany/Thrace/Dacia/Macedon.

Westward is another rebel city, then Gaul. A good way to proceed if you are looking to hold in one spot is to take that city, then either go northward or eastward.

You can also naval-grab Caralis, the island west of Italy. Do this early or someone else may grab it.

Eventual directions should be to control Iberia, right up through germany, to the Sycthia border. the Brutii should go through Greece and into Asia minor, while the Scipii should come up against the Egyptians, down through carthage and Numidia.

**Flavius Julius** · 11-30-2009, 00:33

Thanks, gonna be starting my campaign now that i've done my research.

**pevergreen** · 11-30-2009, 00:35

Have fun, let us know how you go.

**Flavius Julius** · 11-30-2009, 00:57

First few turns went well. Was able to take that one rebel settlement and the gaul settlement with the port. My capitol is cranking out hastati, so my military is looking pretty good. Few close calls in a field battle I had with 600 of their soldiers vs 300 of mine.

Tough battle, almost lost it. Lost about 30% of my force, and almost lost my general but I still won. Next turn their settlement was mine

Will be posting more soon!

**pevergreen** · 11-30-2009, 01:00

Nice start, soon Europe will fall before your lovely Hastati.

Mmmm. Hastati.

**Flavius Julius** · 11-30-2009, 01:23

Originally Posted by pevergreen

Nice start, soon Europe will fall before your lovely Hastati.

Mmmm. Hastati.

Well, just lost my 2nd best general because he wasn't attacking some spearmen that were stabbing him

. Good general, may he rest in peace

. Took the 2nd gallic settlement, decided to move my main force west, and have picked up a couple of barb mercs. Soon, all of western europe will be mine. Also building up a force to go take on those greeks. From what i've read, trade there is good. Just hope I can beat the Brutii to the good stuff.