Medieval 2: Total War [PC]
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Barry
Registered User
I tried but my computer was apparently running a program that was clashing with Total War, shite.
So now I started the Crusades campaign with Egypt, Barbarossa just drowned and the Crusade was called off. Jerusalem have some excellent units, so the advantage of the Egyptians is in sheer numbers and the expertise of Salah Al-Din. Although the Mamluks are quite nice.
So now I started the Crusades campaign with Egypt, Barbarossa just drowned and the Crusade was called off. Jerusalem have some excellent units, so the advantage of the Egyptians is in sheer numbers and the expertise of Salah Al-Din. Although the Mamluks are quite nice.
BarnDoor
Witchfinder General
Byzantium at the beginning, but about 20-30 turns down the line (taking one to 1204 I presume) the Venetians come with a huge army, and more often that not take the city. Last time I foolishly marched out of the city and they bypassed me but next time I'll give them fucking hell.
BarnDoor
Witchfinder General
I have to say the most enjoyable campaign is the British one. Yes its a shame how they depicted certain units such as the scots and Irish and no Kingdom of the Isles was irritating but it really has great gameplay and intelligent AI. It has took me 50 odd years to subdue the welsh and push into Scotland. Ireland is just a war of attrition. I retreat to my castles, inflict defeats on assaulting armies but then get my arse handed to me in the field as my troop types are shit.
But Dublin is firm as is downpatrick. Derry has just been sacked and taken from the scots. I sent an invasion army from Wales and took Cork, and exterminated the populace for good measure. Now I only have Trim, Tipperary, Athenry and another city i forget at present but it will be hard work as the bog headed micks keep ambushing my armies.
Norway and Scotland have put their differences aside and allied against me. This all went well until Edward the Scarred, Hammer of the Scots traveled North and happily smashed the shit out of both of them. Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth fell in holocausts of Slaughter and I brutally killed that haggis munching cunt William Wallace for good measure.
To say I'm enjoying it would be an understatement
But Dublin is firm as is downpatrick. Derry has just been sacked and taken from the scots. I sent an invasion army from Wales and took Cork, and exterminated the populace for good measure. Now I only have Trim, Tipperary, Athenry and another city i forget at present but it will be hard work as the bog headed micks keep ambushing my armies.
Norway and Scotland have put their differences aside and allied against me. This all went well until Edward the Scarred, Hammer of the Scots traveled North and happily smashed the shit out of both of them. Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth fell in holocausts of Slaughter and I brutally killed that haggis munching cunt William Wallace for good measure.
To say I'm enjoying it would be an understatement
Barry
Registered User
I'm trying to finish the Crusade campaign first, the Mongols arrived and applied their usual threatening style by posting 5 large armies near one of your cities then wait for a few turns and suddenly attack a different town or move away completely. They took Aleppo after they threatened to take Krak de Chevaliers, even with the help of some Osman I troops I failed. Managed to secure Constantinople though, all left to do is exterminate Jerusalem but they have been travelling alot.
Worse is that Saladin died,
Worse is that Saladin died,
Usul
Registered User
Just started playing last night.
I'm very impressed with this expansion. I wasn't expecting it to be this good.
I'm playing the Crusades Campaign. I picked the Egyptians, naturally. First order of business, taking over Jerusalem. I have killed all their Holy men and have them surrounded with three large armies.
I intend to leave no one alive. :devil:
The Knights Templar are truly a disgusting lot. They must be wiped off the face of the Earth.
I'm very impressed with this expansion. I wasn't expecting it to be this good.
I'm playing the Crusades Campaign. I picked the Egyptians, naturally. First order of business, taking over Jerusalem. I have killed all their Holy men and have them surrounded with three large armies.
I intend to leave no one alive. :devil:
The Knights Templar are truly a disgusting lot. They must be wiped off the face of the Earth.
Usul
Registered User
I just started playing the Brittania Campaign, and it is indeed very enjoyable. For starters, the map is smaller, so you don't have to worry about governing vast lands. I love the units as well.
I wanted to play with the Welsh, but i thought it may be the most difficult, as you're completely surrounded by the English and, let's face it, it's a futile endeavour.
So, i'm going to play with Scotland. I will neutralize the Norwegians first, who seem to have great units, and then i will go for the Irish, leaving the Enlgish scum for the end.
This game never ceases to amaze me.
And to think i still to have two entire campaigns to go thorugh... :happy:
I wanted to play with the Welsh, but i thought it may be the most difficult, as you're completely surrounded by the English and, let's face it, it's a futile endeavour.
So, i'm going to play with Scotland. I will neutralize the Norwegians first, who seem to have great units, and then i will go for the Irish, leaving the Enlgish scum for the end.
This game never ceases to amaze me.
And to think i still to have two entire campaigns to go thorugh... :happy:
Usul
Registered User
Aye, i think that's the one. Although it could be the medieval2.exe one, i'm not sure.
I don't know somewhere safe where you can upload it.
megaupload, maybe?
EDIT: I checked, and it is the kingdoms exe that i need.
EDIT: Forget it, Barry. It seems i don't need it to patch.
Usul
Registered User
Have i mentioned how stupid the speeches are? Whatever happened to Generals making longer and more inspiring speeches depending on the the General's prowess or how massive the battle is? I recall that one of my Generals' in the first Medieval, once spent over a minute, i think, making a speech to the troops.
I also hate how most units end up looking the same but with minor changes. That's just cheap. Anyone know where i can download some proper skins?
I'm getting fed up with the Scots. The highlight so far was Wallace's appearance and the killing and subsequent flaying of King Edward - or was it Henry? - as he was laying siege to Edinburgh with an army of Templars. The insolent cunt!
I think i'm just going to play with them a bit more, to see what units they get in the latter stages, and then move on to the Americas.
I also hate how most units end up looking the same but with minor changes. That's just cheap. Anyone know where i can download some proper skins?
I'm getting fed up with the Scots. The highlight so far was Wallace's appearance and the killing and subsequent flaying of King Edward - or was it Henry? - as he was laying siege to Edinburgh with an army of Templars. The insolent cunt!
I think i'm just going to play with them a bit more, to see what units they get in the latter stages, and then move on to the Americas.
