This thread is for discussion and feedback regarding the 1453 campaign.
The Eastern Roman Empire is facing its crisis greatest ever crisis. The Ottoman Empire has conquered much of their once mighty Empire and is intent on capturing their capital; Constantinople. The fall of Constantinople will herald the end of the once mighty Roman Empire. Meanwhile on the other side of Europe England and France continue to battle against each other to control the French crown. The outcome of these two war will affect how the world enters a new age.
Technology
At the start of this mod Partial Plate and Heavy Lamellar are the strongest armour available to the player, more of the infantry available swords, though the basic infantry still use spears. Cannons are available at the start of this mod, with full plate armour and guns becoming available later.
Factions
Britain
Kingdom of England
Kingdom of Scotland
Western Europe
Kingdom of France
Holy Roman Empire
Iberia
Kingdom of Castile
Kingdom of Aragon
Kingdom of Portugal
Scandinavia
Kalmar Union
Italy
Most Serene Republic of Venice
Papal States
Republic of Genoa
Eastern Europe
Kingdom of Hungary
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Kingdom of Bosnia
Kingdom of Serbia
Teutonic Order
Greek
Eastern Roman Empire
Russia
Grand Duchy of Moscow
Novgorod Republic
Africa
Burji dynasty
Nasrid dynasty
Mali Empire
Near East
Ottoman Empire
Kingdom of Cyprus
India
Lodhi Dynasty
East Asia / Persia
Great Horde
Kazan Khanate
Timurid Dynasty
White Sheep Turcomans
Chagatai Khanate
Features
- Every Faction Lead has a unique battle model
- Faction Leader's authority affects every settlement you control (low authority = more disorder and less money).
- The new Faction Leader must be crowned in the original capital or they'll suffer penalties
- Royal buildings allow you to recruit castle units in cities.
- Arqubusters and Musketeers available from their own building, rather than a Royal Barracks.