BREAKING THE SIEGE OF VEII! Total War: Rome II - Rise of the Republic - Rome Campaign #4

[@lionheartx10]

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[@SkyGuy4991]

Make the port at Antium a military port. You never know when a navy will come in handy, and you'll likely need one if you aspire to invade and conquer Sardinia and Corsica.

[@axsonwallace6550]

You deserve more replies

[@nahumo3271]

yo bro we played once i wanted to know if we can play again some rome 2

[@ben_bennie_nie]

Really liking your campaign, keep it up :D

[@WarDrageon]

*looks at the javelins dying because of pathfinding* "When will he notice?" *hears him complain about the absent Javelin unit* "..." *dies from laughing*

[@m.azraqudratullah8620]

and when they routs, he thought it was one of the mercenary

[@mitchellcribb6419]

I feel like you missed a pretty golden opportunity to send your slingers and javelin men up on the cliff during the seige of Antium for the sweet, sweet flank without having to send anyone up and over walls and keeping them safe from melee.

[@robyk65]

I totally agree...

[@dirkhofstede163]

I was thinking the same the whole time. It really frustrated me actually.

[@basvandeven1837]

''The 'Rape' of the Sabine Women'' - Chapter 2 The fighting sides were absolutely shocked: a woman, a Sabine woman! A woman in the thick of battle; it was unthinkable to Italians. Normally, when a battle occurred between forces, Italian women would be far off, not concerning themselves with the brutalities of war. The Romans were used to this state of affairs: war was a man's game. Women would inspire their men from afar, but they would never dare to interfere in man's affairs. But this was different: the Sabine women were not far off; they were there, seeing their relatives being slaughtered by their 'captors' - and vice versa. Historians tell us the Romans and Sabines were evenly matched. According to the historian Livy, a Sabine woman came forward and spoke: ‘’If you regret, the relationship that unites you, if you regret the marriage-tie, turn your angst against us; we are the cause of war, the cause of wounds, and even death to both our husbands’’ - apparently they consented to their new role quite quickly - ‘’and our parents. It will be better for us to perish than to live, lacking either of you, as widows or as orphans.’’ The women threw themselves between the fighting sides and urged them to stop. With that, the Sabines and the Romans were stunned immediately and, in due time, made peace. In fact, they even joined forces: they briefly were led by two kings, Romulus and the Sabine Titus. For some strange reason, Titus seemed to have died under suspicious circumstances, leaving Romulus king and sparking several Sabine revolts. This myth, whether true or not, had a profound impact on the Roman feminine identity: yes, a woman was considered subject to man, but they could intervene, advise and be listened to nonetheless. Roman women, called matronae, would forever be inspired by the Sabine women, realising that men need women, no matter what. After all, it was only once the Romans conquered their women, that they could start to conquer the world. Rome was found on the backbone of arms, brought forth by womanly courage. Till next time!

[@laitilulu]

Noice m8 i still knew it

[@TheMahsBahs]

I like what you're doin

[@gibson_smiles]

pretty cringe dude

[@basvandeven1837]

TheMahsBahs Thank you!

[@Pyroal40]

@gibson Only if you're an emotionally underdeveloped 12 year old who can't handle the most basic hint of appeal to higher ideals. In fact, to actual adults, the fact that you wrote "pretty cringe dude" is, by far, the most cringy thing here.

[@TheFanNumber1ForCorr]

Build up your second force 'til the point of which it can hold its own and let the primary army conquer the city you lost, then move both armies against the Sabine and crush them underfoot! Never Falter! Never Yield! Never, Surrender! Victoria enim Romam! Mors ad Sabinum!

[@Kholdaimon]

Has he ever sent a guy on a diplomatic mission and not been betrayed? Seriously seems like he always gets betrayed...

[@alexdrinkwater3268]

Do my eyes deceive me? Lionheart *walked* his troops?

[@pablovaschetto2668]

Ive found the edict.that.gives 10 loyalty with the faction that owns the province to be a must have in order to prevent civil wars

[@eVeNmOrEiNsAnItY]

Hernici aren't at war with the Volsci, at least not yet. I'd say stay at war with the Sabines - you'll need a new enemy anyways after you've finished mopping up Latium.

[@sulla2499]

"My slingers can sit back and sling them to death" Lionheartx10 13/8/2018 Keep up the great work!

[@noanyabizniz4333]

There are not 13 months in a year you fucking idiot.

[@dignityrevolution]

I'm surprised your Patrician hasn't been sent back to Rome for a little extra money. Dear leader, I respectfully accept your wisdom in this regard.

[@DALONEWOLF108]

Honestly lionheart I love your videos always have since I was in high school that was 7 years ago I watch your series like a tv show on my Xbox love everything you bring on the tube thanks for the great videos and hours to kill lol

[@commentman1911]

I think we saw again a case of Lion nocavalaryheartx10. I enjoyed the video keep up the campaign and the struggle for roman power

[@SuperDman1500]

You could always give the politicians a promotion to give them more loyalty. And I think it gives some benefits to the province they are in. But it also gives them more gravitas. It is a good way to get more loyalty but it also makes that member stronger and more influential. Something to consider, it has helped me when I was in the same situation.

[@Tancred85]

Hey Lionheart, watching this reminded of a really annoying aspect of Rome 2 that I consider a bug. When you select multiple units and tell them to say go through up a ladder/siege tower/get ranged units to fire on a single target....that does not happen. One of your jav units pathed right into the mêlée at the gate and that is why they routed off, not your fault, just the game XD I'm sure programming any TW is a complex endeavour but this can make or break key battles. Similar for ranged units, you have to move/target things one by one in this older TW. Great episode, and thanks as always for the content :)

[@Mirr0r_man]

The AI tries to take the quickest/shortest/path. As the first Jav unit already had the ladder route, following them was no longer the 'shortest/quickest' for the second, as they would be held up by the first. Therefore the AI logic chose the path through the gates - what the AI does not take into it's pathing calculations is the hold up caused by the intervening enemy units (and death)!

[@DKraken991]

In order to curb loyalty problems, promoting your generals/politicians decreases each other faction by 2 per promotion level. One way to limit the problems is to not upgrade your faction past the free (level 1) promotion. As level one will give your faction generals/politicians the basics to earn gravitas without too big of a loyalty hit to the other factions. At least in the the early game this will help slow civil war issues. Plus, I've noticed you really need to spend a few minutes every turn devoted to upkeep on the politics side; just like you would with an army on the front lines or developing your economy. Another thing I've noticed is you really, really need to get a defensive alliance asap; normally the easiest faction is Turchuna to the north, as once you have an alliance with a semi-powerful nation other factions do not spam declare war on you (like the Volsci and Sabines do early on) and allows you to work on expanding south and east with relative ease. Also just as a side note and Idk if this has been said yet on other videos, all Etruscan settlements require 1000 gold to demolish each building (including playing as the Etruscan's). Its not a bug in the game but a faction specific feature. Great video though, thanks for taking your time and not rushing through the campaign like others who do videos on this DLC.

[@mikesimms5750]

In the Seige of Antium you missed a solid missile flank with that cliff and packed way too many infantry in the gate. You also should have stayed committed to the original ladder placement to avoid a frontal engagement with the enemy, sending additional units up the ladder and back down the rear tower to flank the gate.

[@senshibat8920]

"Veni, vidi, vici" Win leo Cordis leo cor [the wave hits the stadia as scarfs go up to a wonder wall =sing along] for the love of mars its time we had more military spending. Soak those feet in vinegar and get marching -equus sacrifice -nam romam in gloria

[@sierra7534]

I've never been interested in Let's Play type videos. Why would I want to watch someone play when I can play myself? Well, I know now why people watch these. This was highly entertaining and it was very cool to see a different perspective to this game. I even learned a few things.

[@Skott62]

Tried a campaign as Rome and started good at first and then everyone declared war on me and I basically got over whelmed and crushed. This on Normal difficulty. It was a souring experience for me.

[@seanmacreachtain1742]

It gets easier after you win your first two wars and settle the public order.

[@teodorsimren1492]

Skott62 git gud

[@Skott62]

@Dildo ikr lol

[@Axel54789]

Finally!

[@nastynacho1]

Maybe attacking multiple gateways and spreading out your ladders all along the wall? if possible one siege unit can knock out gate if manually shot.

[@timberwolfe1645]

I've never seen someone just charge in a bulge of troops and win. You can save a lot of troops with some easy flanking meneuvers earlier on

[@sebastianethan3156]

pls a video every day if possible, I can't handle the waiting

[@Lykas_mitts]

Can't wait for the point where Lionheart goes "I AM THE SENATE"

[@Dylan-lw1xc]

Place your trust in Rome and only Rome destroy the sabines there cannot be two

[@ocadioan]

I would just peace out with the Sabine for now and focus on taking _all_ of Latium. Since you can't trade the provincial capital to the Hernici, you can't trust them to hold the region, let alone take out the rest of the Volsci. Better to just try and build relations with your coming neighbours and use them as buffers than having to rely on the Hernici to take out the Volsci and somehow hold your southern border.

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

Just bring your primary general back and push into that faction while building up the secondary army.

[@haintexjo2123]

You could have broken the siege of veii a turn earlier: U could have moved close to the besieging army with camillus and then attack with your garrison. That would've sealed the deal

[@lionheartx10]

As I explained in the video seeing as I still had a turn before surrender I thought it better to improve the army with new swordsmen for a turn which is was. :) There was no need to rush in a turn earlier.

[@mihneatudor1627]

I love your videos mate

[@yoranger7735]

tbh you do not need to send much armies to defend against the ai just get a few spears up on walls and slingers below shooting their sides and u would have easily defended ur city

[@navyjoker2000]

On the battle on the capital with the docks. Couldn’t you have put the slingers on the cliffs shooting down on the enemy?

[@SuperNinger]

3rd time watching now love It :)

[@lionheartx10]

SuperNinger wow that’s awesome glad you’ve enjoyed it so much! :)

[@SuperNinger]

@@lionheartx10 Not sure If you have heard/read a series by Simon Scarrow. Such a good read :)

[@brenoamaral7]

good episode

[@nastynacho1]

Will they add non generic map sets in next edition? Maybe rando generation for cities Also fort sieges on the map

[@willmckibbin5847]

Take Latium then Secure your borders to the north and south, and then push east to control the centre of Italy, before moving south, leave an army to defend from any northern attacks, doing it that way would be similar to the way the Romans actually conquered Italy, can you recreate history???

[@nastynacho1]

Whats best way to avoid oil at gates?

[@mmgsmack7951]

Did you here the generals speech in antium

[@theinvisible4686]

sparta series

[@axetonamillb5121]

Sling sling sling

[@sierra7534]

What difficulty are you playing on?

[@reidscott9686]

I'm gonna need part 5 ;_;

[@caesarisared1320]

Peace out, smash the vosci then go free the sabines

[@stragiculous9849]

Does anyone here actually know, what is meant, by; "Government Actions" -'cause I see alot of actions before this event, and alot after... dunno, specifically which are "Government Actions", though... aren't they all, kinda? ;)

[@balancebreaker6317]

Hit me with the dududududud a yea a yea

[@Dornschosen1]

Hi lionheart

[@ghofrilkahwati3611]

Yes do more

[@Mirr0r_man]

when is the next episode due please?

[@DeckerdBR]

Are you using a mod to make the Rome 1 soundtrack work with Rome 2 or is this just an audio overlay in the video? There is no total war sound track like the one from the original Rome total war!

[@lionheartx10]

have a look in the description of this video :P

[@DeckerdBR]

lionheartx10 AHH thanks. I did scan it but a bit of willfull blindness creeps in from time to time :) who would have thought 5 years on Rome 2 would not only be popular still but actually good! I am really enjoying your vids and my own playthrough of Rise of the Republic. Even more with the mod :D

[@ruidelange6570]

Can you name an army - in medio ovium lupum Which means according to Google translate wolf among sheep

[@bloodsucker1186]

in the middle of the sheep a wolf? Lupus Inter Oves works better i think

[@ruidelange6570]

bloodsucker1186 oh okay ty

[@SpritelyGuys]

Hey, do you mind me asking if you have seen this mod? steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1472275307 it should be save-game compatible and I personally think it would be nice to see it in the campaign but that's my view. It just adds an awful lot of realism such as generals ageing and as they progress up the ranks their armour changes and their appearance on the battlefield. It is like I said a suggestion from me and entirely up to you whether you use it or not.

[@savednorwegian]

great LP, love the new DLC even tho the AI never siege attack, they wait it out every damn time...so boring

[@davidwindfeldt9009]

Take cures

[@didyouknow102]

Everyday please!!!

[@devinjackowski1586]

#821!

[@jackpallister9834]

Civil War is just far to common in this game... needs to be patched.

[@brianmirras8590]

1611 likes let's go

[@edogelbard1901]

this kills me.... you're on a hilltop and rather than take the advantage of the high ground you march to their hill... I know you like flanking but ugh... bad.

[@darkblood-uc3eq]

Edo Gelbard the AI wouldn’t have marched toward them since he attacked in many total war games

[@jansiwicki5300]

First comment saying first

[@Axel54789]

Jan Siwicki mine was 38 mins ago and yes was 35 but idk wat the point is on all of this...

[@Axel54789]

Yes=ur*

[@shadowwolf2608]

eight

[@SidoniusX]

Who's watching this when this video have 0 dislikes ?😃

[@stinknugget6446]

The campaign looks terribly unbalanced