I want to try this mod out now.Can you suggest me a faction which is strong and fun to play as?
Should have decent money and okay troops.
I want to try this mod out now.Can you suggest me a faction which is strong and fun to play as?
Should have decent money and okay troops.
I am deciding between Avalon,Lao Che, Valhalla and the Faustian Reich. Which one of these is most beginner friendly?
Also, how hard is this mod compared to Vanilla and other mods?
Last edited by Sloty; March 25, 2014 at 04:15 AM.
avalon and les chevaliers
strong troops and plenty of riches nearby
the only con is the pope
I agree Avalon
Hmm yes Avalon is pretty strong, but choose a faction you actually like. I'd suggest you go with the faction that looks the most badass, or epic to you. Go for the era that interests you the most. That will keep you from getting bored eventually playing your faction.
I think that Avalon and the Faustian Reich are probably the easiest factions for a beginner. Both have big economies and strong units.
Avalon has very balanced armies with longbowmen, knights, and good heavy infantry. A lot of Avalon units can be garrisoned for free, which lets you build up strong standing armies quickly. You'll spend your time fighting Gaelic, Meravangian, and Islamic armies.
The Reich starts with decent pikemen, great two-handed swordsmen, and arquebusiers. They also quickly develop artillery, musketeers and grenadiers. The Reich tends to mow down their enemies with superior firepower. The artillery lets you expand rapidly, and I find that after conquering the homeland, the "New World' is the most likely area for expansion.
The Valiente are also a great faction. They have the best pikes, good swordsmen, good cavalry, and good shot. They also get artillery early on, so they can expand quickly. My favorite thing about the Valiente is the number of opposing factions you usually come up against. A Valiente campaign can easily see you fighting against the Paynal, Tahar, Lao Che, Iberians, Barka, Vashta, and Faustians.
One of the best things about Thera is the variety of factions and how differently they play. Good luck!