posted 03 November 2008 23:25 EDT (US)
Greetings to all. This will be my first documented campaign. I have recently installed RTR on my laptop and after beating a Short E/E Julii Campaign in two hours, I managed to unlock all factions so I could really begin to play. I have chosen to record and write on a British Defensive focusing mainly on the town of Samarobrivia and the surrounding countryside.
I am playing on VH/H with no AI assistance whatsoever. I have also laid down a number of personal rules which I will abide by. No mods are used
1. I will abstain from conquering or moving troops through any enemy territory, except for Hibernia (Tara) and any British lands occupied by the enemy.
2. Defeat will not be marked if Samarobrivia is taken, it will need to be retaken.
3. I will not use any cheats except to gain full visibilty of the map so the conquests of my enemies can be seen by viewers.
[THE STRUCTURE OF THIS DOCUMENTED CAMPAIGN FOLLOWS A PATTERN OF RESPONSES, PROSE, PICTURE, DESCRIPTION OF PICTURE/MORE PROSE etc.]
Now it is time to put my skill to the test.
The Year is 270 A.D.; the painted tribes of Britain have secured a foothold in Western Europe. Under the leadership of the cunning Barrivendos, the British are excessively blessed with a stable island to which they can fear no foreign intrusion and a strong horde that can pose a threat to any who would dare such a feat.
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Samarobriva has long stood as a symbol of British power. This town is Britain's only true holding in continental Europe and its frontline defense from invasion. The Sons of Barrivendos are benevolent me; they have no dreams of conquest and expansion. But when threatened by death and destruction, the warriors of Brittania shall rise and become savage wolves in battle, the most fearsome of enemies. Belenus, heir to the throne, is such a wolf.
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This humble commander has been called upon to serve the town of Samarobrivia as its acting commander and will likely lead Brittania throughout most of its existence, being at the forefront of its defense. The British have consolidated their forces in Samarobrivia while leaving a small force in Britain. Temples and roads are being built and trade will spring forth to support the efforts on the southern front. But it is in Britain itself where conflict strikes first!!
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Rebels under the command of rogue chariot General Gwenddola have risen up against British Rule. Barrivendos sees to the matter personally and engages him in the midst of winter. The outcome appears to be in the King's favor but the enemy's warbands outnumber the British infantry.
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Barrivendos' massive 115 man chariot bodyguard smash into a loose rebel formation scattering the troops.
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The Rebel line breaks under the force of the King's Heavy Chariots and the warbands and the pummeling hail of stones from our slingers. They are routed and crushhed beneath the wheels of our men.
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Our Druids stand above the wreckages of the traitorous Gwenddolau's chariots. His body lies amongst the ramshackle carnage. The rebels know the price of defiance. The homefront is secured and Barrivendos and company move to reinforce the Southern Frontier.
265 A.D.
Five years have passed since the start of the Safeguarding Initiative. Gaul and Germania are hibernating powers waiting to strike forth. We have secured maps of their lands and have conversed trade agreements with our neighbors and the roman dogs to the far south. Carthage is under attack by the Roman legions.
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Without battle for the past 5 years, men in Samarobrivia have revolted under the crazed and bloodthirsty captain, Ambiorix. Barrivendos and the Samarobrivian field force attempt to squash the insurgents. Unfortunately these despicable rebels have two battilions of Naked Fanatics, respected warriors amongst the Barbaricum, and druids of their own. With larger numbers the odds are in our favor.
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The Secondary General of the King's Army surveys the massive host assembled from atop a watchtower hill. The battle shall be swift, bloody and decisive.
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The so called Fearsome Naked Fanatics seethe forth against the tides of warbands. They cause some damage but are routed swiftly by chariot attacks.
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Their Peasants flee like startled goats before our horrifying Woad Raiders. Behind them the field is strewn with the dead, dying, and fleeing masses of the enemy.
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The victory was clear but not without losses to the Fanatic's blade. Samarobriva has been stabilized like the motherland before it. Now Britannia looks towards its approaching neighbors and with them: Total War....
My Wild Total War Adventures!
AI Domination Test
Safeguarding of Samarobrivia: A British Defensive AAR
REVOLUTION: A Rebel AAR
Mongol Wall
I am playing on VH/H with no AI assistance whatsoever. I have also laid down a number of personal rules which I will abide by. No mods are used
1. I will abstain from conquering or moving troops through any enemy territory, except for Hibernia (Tara) and any British lands occupied by the enemy.
2. Defeat will not be marked if Samarobrivia is taken, it will need to be retaken.
3. I will not use any cheats except to gain full visibilty of the map so the conquests of my enemies can be seen by viewers.
Now it is time to put my skill to the test.
The Year is 270 A.D.; the painted tribes of Britain have secured a foothold in Western Europe. Under the leadership of the cunning Barrivendos, the British are excessively blessed with a stable island to which they can fear no foreign intrusion and a strong horde that can pose a threat to any who would dare such a feat.
^^^^^^^
Samarobriva has long stood as a symbol of British power. This town is Britain's only true holding in continental Europe and its frontline defense from invasion. The Sons of Barrivendos are benevolent me; they have no dreams of conquest and expansion. But when threatened by death and destruction, the warriors of Brittania shall rise and become savage wolves in battle, the most fearsome of enemies. Belenus, heir to the throne, is such a wolf.
^^^^^^^
This humble commander has been called upon to serve the town of Samarobrivia as its acting commander and will likely lead Brittania throughout most of its existence, being at the forefront of its defense. The British have consolidated their forces in Samarobrivia while leaving a small force in Britain. Temples and roads are being built and trade will spring forth to support the efforts on the southern front. But it is in Britain itself where conflict strikes first!!
^^^^^
Rebels under the command of rogue chariot General Gwenddola have risen up against British Rule. Barrivendos sees to the matter personally and engages him in the midst of winter. The outcome appears to be in the King's favor but the enemy's warbands outnumber the British infantry.
^^^^
Barrivendos' massive 115 man chariot bodyguard smash into a loose rebel formation scattering the troops.
^^^^^^
The Rebel line breaks under the force of the King's Heavy Chariots and the warbands and the pummeling hail of stones from our slingers. They are routed and crushhed beneath the wheels of our men.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our Druids stand above the wreckages of the traitorous Gwenddolau's chariots. His body lies amongst the ramshackle carnage. The rebels know the price of defiance. The homefront is secured and Barrivendos and company move to reinforce the Southern Frontier.
265 A.D.
Five years have passed since the start of the Safeguarding Initiative. Gaul and Germania are hibernating powers waiting to strike forth. We have secured maps of their lands and have conversed trade agreements with our neighbors and the roman dogs to the far south. Carthage is under attack by the Roman legions.
^^^^^^
Without battle for the past 5 years, men in Samarobrivia have revolted under the crazed and bloodthirsty captain, Ambiorix. Barrivendos and the Samarobrivian field force attempt to squash the insurgents. Unfortunately these despicable rebels have two battilions of Naked Fanatics, respected warriors amongst the Barbaricum, and druids of their own. With larger numbers the odds are in our favor.
^^^^^
The Secondary General of the King's Army surveys the massive host assembled from atop a watchtower hill. The battle shall be swift, bloody and decisive.
^^^^^^
The so called Fearsome Naked Fanatics seethe forth against the tides of warbands. They cause some damage but are routed swiftly by chariot attacks.
^^^^^^
Their Peasants flee like startled goats before our horrifying Woad Raiders. Behind them the field is strewn with the dead, dying, and fleeing masses of the enemy.
^^^^^^
The victory was clear but not without losses to the Fanatic's blade. Samarobriva has been stabilized like the motherland before it. Now Britannia looks towards its approaching neighbors and with them: Total War....
My Wild Total War Adventures!
AI Domination Test
Safeguarding of Samarobrivia: A British Defensive AAR
REVOLUTION: A Rebel AAR
Mongol Wall
[This message has been edited by IncendiaryPiggy (edited 11-12-2008 @ 05:51 PM).]
