Spain

[Genaral Julis]

I have taken Zaragoza and Valencia and a bought Pamplona from the Portugiese (Sp?). I plan to move on Lisbon as soon as possible and then kick the Moors off of Iberia. After that...I belive a full scale invasion of France is in order...perhaps a surprise attack on the scots as well.

Tally Ho!!

[Quintus.JC]

should you finish off the Moors first?

[Genaral Julis]

No, At this stage in the game..Africa is to big to take quickly so I will only invade it after France and the Scots and..perhaps england are firmly under my rule.

[Paradox]

Indeed, Africa is a bit of a time-consumer and involves great distances, it would probably be best to take care of it later on.

[Genaral Julis]

I now control Iberia. My invasion of France is progressing well. The French are putting up a good fight. But I have taken Bordeax (Sp?) and Toulouse (Sp?) is under seige.

Onwards!!

[Quintus.JC]

wouldn't fighting Catholic nations risks you being excommunicated by the Pope? While fighting Muslims and gaining the favours of the Pope seems a more sensible decision to me.

[Paradox]

wouldn't fighting Catholic nations risks you being excommunicated by the Pope? While fighting Muslims and gaining the favours of the Pope seems a more sensible decision to me.

So you're saying that gaining the pope's favor is top priority in this game? It isn't, you can waste your time taking over cities far from your own domain, but it still wouldn't benefit you as much as Catholic cities would. I was threatened by ex-communication several times and ignored them because I know that, in a couple of turns, the faction would resume it's attacks against me. And besides, it would give you more time to consolidate your empire so that you can attack again, or even bribe (if you have the money, which often depends on your domain size) the enemy cities.