Quote Originally Posted by Principe View Post
Most factions are easy once you try them. I used to suck at barbarian armies. Now, I still suck, but I can conquer Rome with the Aedui. It's all how you think of it. Carthage is my personal favorite, but I think all of them have a chance. I think Makedon or Epeiros would be a good start. This is coming from a phalanx strategist, which you may not want to be. Then it's your own free will.
I tried Macedonia and it was anything but easy, the only way I can think of to win is to hold off Epirus in palla by killing their elephants and then holding out for 6 more turns until I can take Athens.