Who to play? Getai or Sweboz

[Skep]

Hello all,

I started playing EB again and just can't decide which faction to play now. I already played Macedon, Koinon Hellenon, Epeiros and had the most fun with my first campaign ever with Baktria.

Now I wan't to try a more barbarian faction. I am in a dilemma about Getai and Sweboz.

The Getai have some of some Greek influenced units which might be a nice balance between civilized and barbarian. I will be fighting units I fought a lot in previous campaigns though like phalangites.

The Sweboz are totally different. I like to build an empire but I don't know if this is even possible with those German tribes as they are low on building options. I think their armies look great though and I can fight and recruit all kind of Celtic armies.

So who should I choose?

[Entropy Judge]

The Sweboz are totally different. I like to build an empire but I don't know if this is even possible with those German tribes as they are low on building options.

Define "empire." The Sweboz are perfectly capable of expanding into a huge territory stretching from Normandy to the Balkans, it just won't be as rich or large (population-wise) as a civilized faction. With the Sweboz, you can't really field more than 2-3 large armies, particularly if you want them well-equipped. One thing you can do is invade Britain and use the Isle of Darkness to make up for the lack of native Academy buildings.

Now I wan't to try a more barbarian faction. I am in a dilemma about Getai and Sweboz.

The Getai have some of some Greek influenced units which might be a nice balance between civilized and barbarian.

The Getai have a more varied unit selection, and IIRC generally tougher units, as well as close access to the Greeks (and those delicious mines!).

[Stath's]

Since you played the Greeks 3 times, it could be a bit boring to play around the same territories again. So, Sweboz.

[Skep]

Since you played the Greeks 3 times, it could be a bit boring to play around the same territories again. So, Sweboz.

Yeah I think you are right. I played for 20 turns but it is all a bit familiar. Sweboz are a real difference with what I played before.

With Empire I meant that I also like to build and not be at war 24/7. Therefore I thought Sweboz might not be so great for me since I read a lot about Zerg tactics with them. But I guess I will find my own way. Maybe destroy the great cities of antiquity and rebuild them with straw huts