Epic Siege of Tricks and Traps! - Total War: Rome 2

[@tylerdreamer9219]

Wow that was one of the best siege battles i ever seen

[@jamesminter70]

Thank you 😁😁😁

[@theed9100]

Vitaliy Wolf you bet it was

[@TehChimpy7]

Agreed.

[@theemperorofman7777]

So it would seem

[@kennethflores93]

Vitaliy Wolf the calv could have been used a bit better but overall the defenders did well it was def fun to watch

[@BadGamerPlays]

THIS! THIS IS A SIEGE! The best I have seen in ages. It required risky tactics, diversion (placing Egypt's defenders in that walled corner which you had to admit I thought was the VP) the ambush was just epic and since then Rome just struggled against the Kush. What a battle! Great fun.

[@jamesminter70]

Thanks man glad you loved the battle. I saw they enemy all went rome so I knew we could not win a one on one melee fight. Not with a general still alive and skirmisher support so I decided to experiment with the luisitani

[@zoetje9817]

@@jamesminter70 You played in the video?

[@jamesminter70]

@@zoetje9817 I played the luisitani in this match. Haven't touched the game much on the last couple of years but come back to this video every now and then to relive the glory. After I lost most of my army in that opening ambush I had started micro managing my 2 other teammates (the kush player and I had played together many times already at that point so I trusted him) the guy who played the arverni didn't have a YT yet but now he does Joeonit where he covers total war and other war games you should check him out and the Egypt player was just a newer kid. This is probably my greatest match in terms of entertainment and my 2nd best in terms of tactics.

[@zoetje9817]

@@jamesminter70 Well, it’s very exciting to watch! I’ll check out his channel, sounds fun.

[@bobbytwoshoes8493]

This Siege was absolutely epic and your commentary was amazing keep up the good work! ;-)

[@polskastop7706]

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[@afghankid639]

3:02 some guy poor Lustani warrior got body slammed 😭😭

[@apollo4696]

I seen that to😂😂

[@furretthefuzzynoodle3896]

AfghanKid top nfl trucks of all time

[@ceballossamuel8873]

Jajajaja epic

[@user-of7cx5uo8n]

and you sawed that too lmao

[@creativename5060]

I'd just destroy the city and make it farmland, cause DANG that will be some FERTILE land.

[@spyder2390]

Nyxion lol

[@vivekgupta4030]

Were ur ancestors vikings or mongols😂😂

[@rajsinghania6992]

This seige was real illumination of how traps and tactics are applied.Keep up the good work

[@jamesminter70]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed

[@jubjub7673]

This is honestly the best siege battle I have ever seen I am 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% terrible at total war myself (the small percentage I do know is “pike good at chokepoint. Cav good at flank. Archers good at kill pike. Pointy stick good against horse” and “archer on hill good with infantry at bottom” As u can see I am not very experienced as I just got into it but I have actually learned a LOT from these vids 10/10 (no sarcasm)

[@allmight8127]

Fuck that's more then me I just click and watch my men run hajahha

[@oussamahannaoui6537]

Lmfao

[@jonathanmoya6726]

Yeah thats pretty much it

[@jeppe19961996]

Apollo's most used sentence by FAR: "Lusitony..? LusiTAHNI, excuse me.." How many times can one make the same mistake yet still never learn.. 😂😂

[@Shaso-xv3tw]

“The poor lions they had to wear to kill that” Go home Apollo, you’re drunk

[@brettistoocoolforschool4476]

Hahaha I about died

[@meadknight1127]

No, you're drunk. 30:30

[@IbnuuSiimp]

@@meadknight1127 i think he said that earlier

[@josephc.558]

Shaso 1008 He said “Those poor lions they had to kill to wear that” YOU should should go home because YOU’RE drunk.

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

Excellent, probably one of the best siege battles ever. Action right off the bat and did the fighting did not pause at all. Action from start to finish literally.

[@ironfist2072]

Kush is anti-Rome in Rome 2 as they have the shotel warriors which are armor-piercing

[@owo5869]

Ironfist20 And some anime like unrealistic big Bow Bow.

[@rrabbits4164]

yeah, the Kushite general unit also has an extremely high melee defense. I wonder what would've happened if he brought armored shotel warriors

[@rekka431]

The cultists also Kush is just countering rome hard

[@thatonedudeyouknow2647]

You and your kushite slave spam

[@VengefulMaverick]

@@rrabbits4164 Armored shotel are good, but expensive. If its high funds i bring 2. Rest shotel, and kushite archers. Its a really good faction, but the units are expensive. If they bring rome or a very good defensive faction, I bring Kush.

[@00Juze00]

this was the greatest siege video you've uploaded. Such team working and strategic tactics made the hole video just gorgeous.

[@jamesminter70]

If you'd like to join them join his discord because that's what we (defenders) used to use voice comms

[@00Juze00]

@@jamesminter70 thanks mate!

[@grantpaterson1016]

don't let the Kush, loose, aboot your hoose.....

[@jamesminter70]

This entire battle we didnt think we could win until the last 5 minutes we had hope. #UNCLUTCH

[@spyder2390]

James Minter i thought for sure rome had it

[@multedyr5164]

Best siege for a long time, and loved the way the defenders worked together and just cool calculated strategic moves all the way through. And hitting the enemy before they expected it, really did a strike to Roman Moral. Great battle and Defenders do win

[@tiagomendesvisscher9030]

36:00 that horse just standing in the middle of that infantry fight 😂

[@randomgaming6579]

This is the most I speak in riddles and answer in rhymes battle I have ever seen

[@elsenlynn874]

Just binge watching dozens of your videos. Still think this one is the most fascinating.

[@LordEnder86]

The defenders relly put new mening in the phrase "the best defense is a good offens" xD

[@williamskylarcameron5358]

I think I just am naturally inclined to root against Rome

[@CycleOfJudges]

That's usual I think. My best guess is just how history is told. It's like the kid with a massive ego writing its own story. And then getting his shit clapped. *Every one liked that* even thousands of years later.

[@handleonafridge6828]

The romans are actually the only faction that I root for whose game name is based around. In Napoleon I root against France, and in Attila I root against the Huns.

[@kapitan19969838]

I'm the opposite

[@rowanponich6127]

same, also UK in NTW3

[@CrayonsYummyYummy]

Legit. Also cause they're so fkn op as a faction so its boring to see them win everytime. Nothing like getting rear charged by naked warriors to put them in their place lol.

[@dragonbreathplays6845]

28:40 i made that mistake too and learned it the hard way. I just assumed that the "inner Keep" must have been the victory point so i pushed all of my men and woman into the keep and defending it and gave it a great shot at certain victory, untill the enemy captured the victory point. i was so mad!

[@EnablingBarley]

been there done that, allong with ignoring the chat were my team mates were trying to convince me from otherwise xD lets just say you play that map, make that mistake once and then never again xD

[@Mister3Pac]

I don’t think they have any female characters in this game..

[@dragonbreathplays6845]

@@Mister3Pac jup they have. Rome has some Gladitrices.

[@NekoNavis]

That was really a epic battle, probably one of best siege i seen, i love this video so much.

[@theletterpurple6228]

The action did not stop for this battle. One of the best replays ive seen :D

[@michaeledwards9630]

Hands down one of the best siege battles you've posted

[@muffinwizard0619]

When you see an entire army get slaughtered and there is still 20 minutes left

[@JR-oe8xn]

That sally out was epic! Too bad they didn’t stick it through, that could have been a major early win. Overall best siege battle I’ve ever seen...

[@mysticonthehill]

I hate seeing the Averni player not counter charging. He is nerfing his own units but not availing them of there large charge bonus .

[@heygus20]

Of all the videos I've seen this is still one of the wildest sieges ever.

[@cookiemodelsdotcom9277]

Probably the best battle Ive seen yet tactically, great job by the defense.

[@ericbooth3393]

This reminded me of a battle I played yesterday. Defenders were insistent upon night and fog settings. I deployed as Rome on the other side of the settlement, while my allies deployed together. Immediately when the game started three armies of barbarians come out of the fog and I had 0 chance

[@georgevelis4651]

The artillery missing that huge blop of praetorians was so frustrating

[@SnoopyDoofy]

ok, let's just stop sending lusitAAAAAni replays to Apollo. It's really not funny anymore xD 35:10 Oh don't even bother mate :P EDIT: Amazing battle from start to finish. Only the second day of siege week but the bar has been set very high.

[@filipb.1010]

Amazing turn around from the defenders. Love these kinds of battles!!!

[@namebp]

I guess I’m reinstalling Rome 2 again, for the fourth time.

[@mckarahan326]

Ahhh good old siege week with amazing tricks.

[@bean10cabarita96]

After watching your Ryse Son of Rome series im happy the Praetorian guard took casualties at the start but sad the general got "melted" thinking of Varias (probably spelt wrong)

[@solrhopalocera5704]

I’m pretty sure that artillery in the beginning killed more friendly targets than enemy... It was really pissing me off, it’s like the AI was aiming for its allies

[@Phello123]

Lol the elites of kush coming out *very light infantry

[@solowingpixy8190]

They are elite, low damage but high attack, they need a meatshield to protect them and they get tired very fast but they do very well and getting kills in

[@sadok6066]

Good old days when Appolo was still uploading epic sieges of rome 2, those days are sadly past

[@PixelatedApollo1]

yeah, sorry I dont agree where CA is taking Total War. I just cant support the company anymore.

[@ΔημήτρηςΤζούμαρης]

Drinking game. Drink a shot of vodka every time Apollo says "Lucitoni" instead of "Lusitani" Have fun

[@justevil100]

Okay I love this battle. This is the first one I could call movie level epic.

[@IRTG2006]

This is now my favourite Rome 2 a Total War Battle.

[@Wandderer]

I am at 0:23 just gotta say i have never seen a youtube video where the defenders won, without the attackers doing very hard mistakes.... hope this vid will turn my mind around ._.

[@nathanapplegate5374]

Egypt and Kush showed exceptional skill. First there was that ambush at the beginning. Then Egypt used their cavalry very well and avoided what was strong while attacking what was weak. Then they used that small walled in area as a military fort, which, due to its proximity to the victory point, made the defense stronger. Kush meanwhile was defending the victory point and used their strengths to hold choke points. Both players also used their cav to hit their engaged enemies in the back.

[@trentpalombo7419]

Lets get some Rome 2 with a reinforcement siege

[@ToasterGangg]

Thanks pixe I have been watching your videos since I was in 6th grade now I am in 10th grade and your videos are still great

[@bradyulery5559]

Amazing Siege battle! Never a dull moment

[@kbeatzproduction4412]

I love your commentary and the battle was epic I can't wait to see more thank you for all of the epic battles Apollo

[@TheManso10]

unbelievably cool battle! More like this one please

[@hunterbowman1357]

That really great sir apollo the fight is everywhere and surprise attacks this siege was really awesome sir i really love it

[@4sakenreaper42]

That was intense from start to finish!

[@byzantinexile]

One hell of a siege. I've found that Kush can be an incredibly potent faction, especially in sieges and against Rome. Great archer units, good cavalry, and the Shotel Warriors are armor piercing, which is great against Roman Legions

[@chuckn4851]

Yeah they're OP as all fuck

[@prealtezeratul1133]

Wow just wow what a battle such intensity I didn't see a battle like this in at least a month the defenders played almost perfectly and that ambush God that was so cool and I think that ambush has decided who the victor will be the attackers still should have pushed a lot harder and sooner anyway love your work man continue on with the good job I am hoping to start doing what you do in a couple of months after I finish my studies I will love to talk to you on Skype or line if you prefer and get some tips from you if you're willing 😊😊 really admire your work

[@jamesminter70]

Thanks man glad you lived the battle!

[@Planefan1000]

If you're wondering, Apedemak was the Kush warrior god, who was depicted with a lion's head, and that's why the Disciples of Apedemak wear animal headdresses.

[@artboiartypants9171]

That was an incredible example of defeat in detail. Bravo

[@collinwoodard5116]

This makes me want to get a Rome campaign going

[@Minions91113]

At this point, Apollo has me saying “lucitoni” as well 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Shaniflewog]

best. siege battle. ever.

[@jamesminter70]

Glad you liked it man!

[@Juiple]

One of the coolest battles I've seen in Apollo's channel

[@simonbest3938]

Thanks

[@Sol_Invictus510]

Excellent defense in depth and recycling of units. Also cav getting skirmishes early and then waiting til Rome forgot about them to come aid in the end.

[@jeppepinkowsky5510]

I came back an watched this video and when he Said that he didnt know kush for being OP i was laughing my Ass of🤣🤣

[@johnskahen3494]

This reminds me of my first siege battle ever. Had a huge support army, ready to play, and got a sally out and was completely destroyed

[@TheCenturion_123]

You are the best

[@tannerdenny5430]

Hey @PixilatedApollo dude this is easily one of my favorite battles in your catalog, cuz you never knew until the very end who was going to win! it was always hella close.

[@jamesminter70]

When we were playing we didn't think we'd win until the last 5 minutes

[@baalberith5389]

Nice win, for a tiny second it looked like the attackers might win, but the defenders did a great job over near the victory point. GG to everybody in the video.

[@icksv5529]

testudo, this mysterious one.

[@christianantony4271]

You better think twice before say the "dumb" words, just because they're not going according to your brain, the defender proven to be the one who won

[@jamesminter70]

Thanks man, he hadn't noticed but my luisitani forces had to buy time for kush to set up in the streets. It was a risk but one that had to be taken to buy time for us to set up.

[@christianantony4271]

@@jamesminter70 yeah James, so much for reminding peoples to keep comments respectful, but the D words, just easily slipped his easy ill pronounced tounge, I'm always going with the underdog. Keep up the good play James

[@jamesminter70]

@@christianantony4271 thanks man!

[@michaelschauf3542]

The opening to this was a good tactic. Especially since you had 3 good armies still within the walls. The Lusitani did great with going out and damaging that Roman army. The defenders definitely used everything advantage they could get. Oh yea one thing tho. When playing as Rome and using praetorian guard against pikes, put you unit into attacking testudo formation it will increase their defensive stats and will allow you to hold a bit longer. I’ve done it many times using Rome in a head on fight with pikes. Then get another unit to flank. Trust me it will work.

[@ladtingendeavore2022]

Thats the most aggressive and the most claver strats i ever saw

[@albertospinelli3638]

Lusitony

[@katel2610]

the guy with all the pretorians just ran through all that oil after burning down the gate, spent half his army just going through a gate...

[@snakeonthebus]

We’re not running away. We’re advancing backwards!

[@grantpaterson1016]

One of the best I've seen....brilliant tactics from the defenders

[@jamesminter70]

Thanks grant 😁

[@Evman95]

The ONE time I cheer for the attackers...

[@pickleinspector5948]

Intense battle. Pikes and heavy shotel warriors are godly

[@smithertoddsforge2625]

He who seeks to win all battles looses every war

[@thedinodude2045]

Turn on subtitles it’s so funny ..... apparently the sounds of roman soldiers attacking a city being killed and killing , are ‘music’ and ‘applause’

[@thomasplace6781]

Just subscribed, are these regular multiplayer games? If so I’m getting this game immediately.

[@givemeanameiwillhate9525]

It pretty much is a singleplayer and a multiplayer. Recommended if you try playing the singleplayer mode first

[@smokinfree5555]

Well, that was an amazing victory against the odds I'd say, & I so love seeing Romans coming to grief against these kind of faction confederations :)

[@morphz1929]

One of the best siege battle i ever seen so much tactics here

[@ParacausalCB]

NORMAL HUMAN: THEY'RE RETREATING!! APOLLO: NO!!! THEY'RE ADVANCING BACKWARDS!!!!

[@toxicswedes6355]

Great video apollo! have you taken a look at nordos faction unlocker?

[@slateres]

I like to see players suceed with factions that are not that common. Good one!

[@kucukkartal9899]

Nice

[@CoachBen47]

Pixelated Apollo : Lusitoni Me : TRIGGERED

[@PsyphaX09]

That was intense, another classic battle.

[@swargchikani4130]

Which army were you?

[@brettistoocoolforschool4476]

Still loving your videos.

[@bootlegboot9773]

Thanks my dude

[@rizkyhadi6151]

in defensife position but act like attacker really smart for micro controling that cavalary

[@Jimothyjohns]

You guys should watch the greatest Three Kingdom battles. They’re all incredible but one of them is literally a battle between Gods

[@Mikael-v]

ahhhh I enjoyed this so much thank you .

[@isaiahmiles2827]

I love these battles no gun battles u die way easier from that

[@MrHat-jd3ud]

That was the best tactics I've ever seen from the yellow army. Genuis player

[@chuckn4851]

I mean I wouldn't say genius. They were just clever enough to play off of two of the Roman player's massive mistakes and constant screw-ups....not genius at all.

[@castile8009]

Apollo please post a crappy siege. How are we supposed to pick a favorite when they have all been awesome so far. Love it!

[@elenagarcia222]

Defenders : this is for carthage !!!!!!!

[@anguswilson1619]

Those praetorian guard just running through the boiling oil made me die inside

[@ragnartwrii744]

Too many noobs do this

[@anguswilson1619]

@@ragnartwrii744 true the praetorian player made so many mistakes

[@ragnartwrii744]

All the Rome players played hesitantly and made mistakes. They didn't time their attacks on multiple fronts. Too easy for the defenders. Looking at the army comps at the end, it should have been easy.

[@hungrytom6941]

Running trees? Man, Rome 2 has ents 😂 Jks! Respect Apollo!

[@oteleaionutbogdan5381]

Excellent battle, I thought they were going to lose against Rome. Winning a battle against a massive army of roman units is surprising.