So its 1200 in my turk campaign, thanks to the inputs of a lot of memebers i was able to compile a decent strategy and force structure to make myself the dominant power in the MTW world.

So a quick recap: Took all of the egyptian lands and the almohads and stopped at morrocco. I have finally defeated the Byzantines in a bloody 30 year war that saw me loose a few battles and good generals. In the end the battle for Bulgaria with over 4000 men combined was the tipping point. The Byzantine lost 3 heirs in that battle and subsequently lost thier offensive potency.

I have taken Constantanople as my new capital, all of the balkans and have a fleet that dominates the med and black sea. My northern borders are in Hungary and Moldovia. I am at war with the Polish who is currently being removed from thier homelands by my ally the cumans. I have created a massive fortress defensive base in the central empire (Gerogia, rum, armenia) garrisoned by seasoned units and a 6 star general.

The western empire (north africa) has a rapid response army in egypt and that army is responsible for the islands as well. My northern empire is rebuilding its army with citadels being contructed in Bulgaria and Constanople, and a fortress under construction in venice.

I have 3 generals with 4 stars in the north, 1 5 star general, and an 8 star heir. Overall I am satisfied with how things went and where I stand, sadly most of my forces are dominated by THA's and AHC with sacren infantry. While this force structure served me well it wont hold up in battle against the massive army if the french.

So a few questions:

1. A general concensus on Turcoman foot soldiers? Nice scrappy unit that I liken to bohemian bowmen. Should I invest in them?

2. AHC, while a nice unit they cant handle heavy horse units what should I be looking for to replace these unit? I use them mostly for flanking and occasional charges.

3. What units come available to me in the "middle era" ?

4.Prepare for the mongols or press the offensive? The north is open, the Polish are in taters and the Bohemians are really all that is left between me and the Baltic sea. While I am inclined to press the offensive, my goal isnt to get complete conquest ASAP. The mongols are coming and while gamey (imho) I have a choke point in Georgia (fortress with lots of spears).

thanks again for all the help in the past, this chat is open to anyone who wants to put thier 2 cents in on any issue.

Thanks,

Odin