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    Default Favorite faction in Viking Invasion?

    Yep, I'm putting up another poll already. I guess I'm feeling slightly frivolous this week.

    So how about it? Who do you like to play as in VI? My personal favorite is probably the Mercians, with the Irish a close second.

    I know the Mercians are one of the easier factions, but I think I like them simply for the fact that they tend to be in the "middle of the action". Whatever major events are going on in the British Isles, odds are good the Mercians are involved in it.

    As for the Irish, I like their unique and varied unit roster, as well as the fact that the Emerald Isle provides some good avenues for early expansion with independent provinces available for conquest. (That, and I'm part Irish. )
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    I like all the factions

    but I think the one I tend to lean most to (at least recently) are the Picts, although I can't fully explain why, I guess part of it could also be a certain interest in the Pict tribes at the time (even though I'm interested in the whole of the British Isles)

    I would have voted, but I can't yet

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    The Welsh rock. I'm not sure why though, they are the ones I played first, and I consistantly have the most fun with. The list in order of most to least is:

    1. The Welsh
    2. The Picts - alot of touch and go with these at first, but once they start goin ... hooo boy!
    3. The Irish - same as Martok
    4. The Scots - Gotta love the Clan.
    5. The Mercians - in the middle of it from start to finish, but we're starting to move into the dregs. I honestly don't play these guys much.
    6. The Saxons - They're allright, but too much like playing on easy mode.
    7. The Northumbrians - I don't think I've ever played these guys so I should prolly shake up a game to see if they're worth a higher ranking.
    8. The Vikings - The interest of playing a Pagan faction soon wears off. To much steam rolling across the map for me.
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    I'm just really glad I got the expansion with the game (as I got MTW Gold)

    I remember at the time they also had MTW (by itself), but knew I had to get VI, as I had a lot of interest in the era and tribes.

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    I don't really like playing the huscarl factions, I just find that too easy. Not a fan of the Welsh either, I'm just not very good with missile troops. My favs are the Scots and the Irish, I guess. The Scots are in a tough spot, a divided kingdom (but a foothold on both islands is nice!), and no AP troops to fend off the Vikings or Saxon/Mercian hordes. The Irish are a little easier, although making the jump across the sea can be tough. Their troop makeup means you have to play differently than usual, so it's fun and you get a chance to be creative.
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    I like either the Vikings or the Saxons.
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    1) Irish
    2) Welsh
    3) Picts
    4) Scots
    5) Huscarl Factions (all equally disappointing)
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    The Irish. You've got to love turtle island!
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    Welsh Bandits are awesome!!!
    Besides that I like to boot the Saxon invaders and reclaim Britain.
    Whenever I don't want to mess with archers, I go with the Scots.
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    actually, i've never played VI =P
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    Default Re: Favorite faction in Viking Invasion?

    In the interest of full disclosure, I'll second bamff in confessing I've not played all the VI factions myself. For some reason, I've never gotten around to playing as the the Picts or Northumbrians. Going by a number of people's comments, however, I may have to give the former a try once my PC is up and running again.

    Quote Originally Posted by Roman Lord
    actually, i've never played VI =P
    That's a genuine shame, Roman Lord. I heartily recommend you try and find a copy of it if at all possible -- it really adds a lot to the original game.
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    Alright, the Welsh are making a comeback...
    All we have to do now is knock those Picts off the Island and we will be victorious. (POLL Results)
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    Wink Re: Favorite faction in Viking Invasion?

    And now lets go, all you Welsh:

    Four lions on a shield... we're coming home, we're coming home, we're coming, Welshmen coming home...

    Apologies to those of you who don't know that song, and to Welsh who dislike English footy songs.

    Cannot vote, but here are my results:

    1) Welsh - Arrows rule. Souped-up Celtic Warriors do, too. And lets take our Island back!
    2) Irish - Javelins rock. Souped-up Celtic Warriors with heavy Javelins (Bonnachts) rock even more.
    3) Northumbrians - First ever game I finished in VI. And a nice struggle it was, too. Huscarles balanced by bad starting situation. Woodsmen, anyone?
    4) Picts - I seem unable to finish, but the unit roster is very interesting.
    5) Vikings - Pagan, pagan, pagan...
    6) Mercians - Interesting additional units.
    7) Saxons - Boring unit roster.
    8) Scots - Boring unit roster, and just a Highland Charge to show for it.


    Take yer pick.

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    Roman Lord, I'd def recommend VI

    also regarding the Welsh

    yesterday I hanged up a large Welsh Flag on my wall
    I'm not Welsh, but I do like the flag a lot, especially becuase of the Y Ddraig Goch (red dragon)

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    I'll chime in again even though I already voted. Played the Northumbrians to see what they're like. I put them in at the top of the 'Huscarle' factions, their bad position keeps it interesting until you gain your footing.

    The Welsh are still number one. I think I figured out why. Welsh Bandits. I've always wanted to use them, put generally my games have ended long before I've tached up to them. This one is close, I'll have them in the next couple of years to use against the Northumbrians, Picts, and Scots.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martok
    That's a genuine shame, Roman Lord. I heartily recommend you try and find a copy of it if at all possible -- it really adds a lot to the original game.
    actually, i have the game installed, but i always play in the early era...
    i guess ill give it a try
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman Lord
    actually, i have the game installed, but i always play in the early era...
    i guess ill give it a try
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman Lord
    actually, i have the game installed, but i always play in the early era...
    i guess ill give it a try
    It's a shorter campaign, and the different map and viking raids mix things up a little. I prefer it now, since I only get a few hours a week of game time.

    Nobody else has any love for the Scots? They've got the coolest uniforms!

    and not much else, which can be fun in it's on way...
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    Quote Originally Posted by drone
    Nobody else has any love for the Scots? They've got the coolest uniforms!

    and not much else, which can be fun in it's on way...
    Actually, I like the Scots just fine....just not as much as other factions.


    Overall, I would rank the VI factions in the following order:

    1.) Mercians
    2.) Irish
    3.) Scots
    4.) Welsh
    5.) Vikings
    6.) Saxons

    (Picts & Northumbrians remain untried.)
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