Originally Posted by
FC Groningen
Its your choice obviously. I wouldn't trust on getting familiar with the game however. You always seem to make different choices when you have that amount of money. With that kind of money, you could bribe any incoming army to prevent a fight you rather avoid. Also, you won't learn to deal with replacing your losses, the importance of developing your economy early on and to deal with incoming stacks with only a few armies since you can't afford more.
I can provide you with some tips for Arnor maybe:
- Do NOT take Hoarwell, as tempting as it might be. Both Orc factions will go for it and you'll be in war with both of them very fast if you try. Develop your economy by investing in roads first and then farms. Make sure you'll have good ties with both the elves, but especially the Dwarves. In some campaigns, the Dwarves will attempt to attack either you or the elves and in that case, you will be screwed. If you secure an alliance with them, they will automatically go after both Orc factions.
Now you need to make a choice; Will you take on Isengard first, or both Orc factions? Eventually, both Orc factions will attempt to attack you, but it might take them, lets say, 50 turns sometimes if you do not provoke them into war. Also, as long as the high elves keep Imladris, they will divide their powers and won't go full scale on you. Especially the Orc of Gundabad will eventually get penned in between you, the Dwarves and the high elves if you manage to Keep rivendell in the hands of the high elves. If you take them on, secure alliances with the Silvan Elves and Dale as well. Most of the times, I believe most family members of Orcs of the Misty Mountains remain in their settlements or go east of the mountains. The Orcs of Gundabad however, only have a few family members to start with. Take them out if have the opportunity. With a bit of luck, you can make the faction go rogue before they can become a real pain. The capital Gram is relatively easy to capture and usually holds a family member.
If you take on Isengard, you must be very careful on your eastern front. If you see a fullstack moving for one of your settlements, it will be war soon. Hold the orc factions off as long as you can. Trade rights will prevent it somewhat and help the high elves keep Rivendell again. You can't send any armies their way, but you can send them some money. Secure an alliance with Rohan and Gondor fast. Ignore all settlements of Isengard; A lot of them have a garrison script and aren't worth a lot. Just go right for the throat on this one and siege Isengard itself. There are plenty of rivers near; Send in a supporting army that can cover the rear of the one that will besiege Isengard. Have it stand on the bridge and all you have to do is hold out until the settlement falls. Once they lose Isengard, it should be easy. If the war drags on, it will hurt your ties with the Orc factions badly by the way, so it pays of to be quick.
How to turn into Arnor ?
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