Want an opinion on using the Julii family

[The Stranger]

in the first unpatched game U used protectorates...they drained yur money didnt they.

[professorspatula]

After taking the first rebel settlement, try taking Sardinia from the Carthaginians. Also - take Carthage before the Scipii! It's a powerful settlement with strong growth and will give you a good place to launch further conquests in Africa - or should the situation warrant it - Sciliy. You should probably wait until the Scipii have weakened the Carthaginians first though. Don't worry too much about what exact moves to make. Just be wary of the strength of your enemy around you and make sure they are sufficiently weakened before stretching your resources too thin. The Gauls tend to weaken considerably once you take a few settlements from them, and then you should be coasting for a while.

[Ciaran]

in the first unpatched game U used protectorates...they drained yur money didnt they.

That was already after the 1.2 patch. I learned of RTW not until about a year ago.