Rome Total War Is A Perfectly Balanced Game With No Exploits

British farmers take up arms against the French. And Spanish. And the Roman Empire. Who will win?
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...Yeah, I'm happy with that :)
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[@_gamma.]

This was so well done I felt like I was watching a documentary Edit: The face censors were horrifying tho

[@matthijskkr]

GammaGames Almost every kliksphilip video is like that.... That's why i love his channel

[@Sython6]

They all died after 7 days.

[@MiriBenii]

Silverback Except our protagonist with the silver tash. He passed the curse to someone else.

[@ogrimbothesour2976]

dude i was stoned as fuck, went out to put a pizza in the oven , came back to that and was wondering what the fuck i had on my screen

[@KwadDamyj]

"Edit: The face censors were horrifying tho " *LONG LIVE THE NEW FLESH.*

[@jeremiahfalck3496]

When you accidentally take Rome

[@gimmeallurmoney3883]

#JustGirlyThings

[@3manu3l_xd]

Love it when that happens

[@GebTM]

Our peasant will block out the sun

[@395leandro]

Then we shall fight in the shade.

[@sammym2511]

Just imagine that for a second-masses of peasants raining down on a force of hoplites...

[@maidhcdemoinbhiol6017]

Heavy stuff.

[@sammym2511]

In more ways than one

[@ReachForTheSky]

That must be a big peasant.

[@KvNoWs]

Just imagine a bunch of farmers storming the senate

[@binnysan]

Hannibal: Dew it.

[@lucster9317]

Basically the Netherlands two months ago

[@kakoolie6947]

@@DuckoftheDraw No it was because that was the place outside the permarium that they were holding the meeting in.

[@brucetucker4847]

@@DuckoftheDraw It was Clodius' gang but Clodius didn't lead them - it was Clodius' funeral, his murder by Milo's thugs was what had gotten the proles so riled up.

[@andresolmos8639]

@@kakoolie6947 The reason they were there is because the senate house was being repaired because Clodius' gang had burned it down

[@randomperson2078]

4:15 “In war, numbers alone provide no advantage...” - Sun Tzu, “The Art of War”

[@despacitodaniel801]

Mmnmm

[@satanmann8023]

heh, thats where he went wrong

[@dadaeeaeeadada3301]

@@satanmann8023 heh ,you wrong becausevh hr does use tactic

[@williamberne]

@@satanmann8023 Note this word: "ALONE". Is this video, he not only used tactics, but als the ultmate weapon: middle difficulty.

[@MrFrinZy]

@@williamberne I'm not even sure that it's on "normal" difficulty.

[@vxscarr]

"Does spam email..." "why am i so small..." "do girls care abou..." "worlds shortest p..." "world record appli..." "how to clear searc..." Its the small details that count Phil ;)

[@asaul6718]

Which minute? Edit:4:47

[@chabbab6698]

There we have 2kliksphilip an adult man who tries to get a girl, is ejaculating after seconds of intercourse and wants to take viagra to help that, beyond this searches for the worlds shortest penis to feel better that his is probably millimetres above the record, and then wants to delete his search history out of embarassement.

[@RekoTheProducer]

Viagra side effects

[@lazo2]

try telling them that? who? what? that joke? and why write try and not tried? and why would that make you sad? are you crazy?

[@RekoTheProducer]

Bagguette wtf are you talking about

[@Gumberculesus]

0:53 "Time to put the commoners of Britain to the ultimate challenge." Sets Difficulty to Medium...

[@1kvolt1978]

That!

[@oaesiir5676]

The Entire TW Community: "You can't run a campaign with just peasants." 2kliksphilip: "Hold my beer."

[@upfry9593]

Tea*

[@williamberne]

When people talk about campaign, they usually mean double very hard, not middle difficulty.

[@nazarenosilva4478]

Hold my enemys head.

[@basselwehbe8412]

haha peasant go RAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

[@kofola9145]

@@williamberne Double very hard? How do I do that?

[@donmosquito7868]

Stalin would be proud of your military brilliance.

[@Felix-ve9hs]

but stalin lived 2000 years after the glorious battles of 2kliksphilip ಠ_ಠ

[@robosergTV]

Stalin? Who send millions people unarmed or under armed like cannon fodder?

[@ksay47]

RobosergTV, philip did the same?

[@Graknorke]

You know Enemy at the Gate isn't a historical document right.

[@zissgoo2571]

He learned from the historical records of the great Philips conquests

[@loek1455]

quantity ideas > quality ideas

[@loek1455]

true :D 15% morale is awesome early game

[@DIY_Miracle]

Naval ideas :DDDD

[@loek1455]

your profile pic exactly describe the naval ideas :P

[@aviddavid8793]

I love sending 16 year olds to slaughter ground.

[@DIY_Miracle]

The ability to repair in coastal waters is unironically good for convienience but awful for min-maxing.

[@KyleOfCanada]

A masterpiece of English humour, with a good deal of wit and effort mixed in to ensure a quality end product (even if that ironically happens to be a mass of angry peasants). This is nothing short of art.

[@Mamenber]

"It wasn't long before the French started running away" Easily the best quote from the video

[@23Revan84]

Mamenber it is what they are good at!

[@stsk7]

I heard that they found a german tank in a river in France, they surrendered to it.

[@amuliusbrutus7010]

5:20 For those who didnt find it You're welcome

[@shoretrooper74]

Skye Walker wow

[@Johnny-nq9wx]

@@23Revan84 If you forget all French history before 1920 yeah probably

[@debuxman]

Was waiting for a good while for this video, and it exceeded all expectations I could have had about it. Totally worth the wait. I love especially the twists within it (to challenge yourself with using only villagers, show the difficulties you had to make this video and integrating it within the narrative of the video, the flashback into "Barrivendos'" memories, etc). Great stuff! Gonna love rewatching this

[@BadPhreak]

debuxman you read this off my mind. No point in commenting. Kliksphilip, you are the greatest

[@eddiiiiiie3781]

I agree

[@MarcusRayGonzalez]

I play the game on windows 10 and I never crash on vanilla, just with mods occasionally. For better performance you can get the DX7 DLL and replace the dll in the directory, run Rome as administrator, disable AA in the preferences file, and run in windows 7 or xp compatibility mode. I’ve been playing Rome since I was in 2nd grade, I’ve had to do everything to get it to run correctly. Europa Barbarorum 1.3 on Alex is the best though!

[@andriusakinis3219]

After 9 years in development hopefuly it was worth the weight

[@notexactlysiev]

Philip's strategic idea: Peasants are cheap, I should attack with thousands of them Philip's KZbin idea: There are plenty of total war games, I can make thousands of videos of them

[@fulcrum2951]

Siev he's following the hoi4 mass assault doctrine

[@ME-ki7vq]

fulcrum 29 No this is grand battleplan

[@Javalin197Gaming]

I have never enjoyed a Rome Total War Video more than this one. XD

[@DrWongburger]

From a creative standpoint, this is a really cool video format to introduce to total war games, one that I haven't seen before. KZbin videos tend to stick to a general format with regards to these games(not that's there's anything wrong with that). Ones that primarily center around battles or play through. Whereas you have not only incorporated these battles which are so interesting to us, but dramas and humor, of which you have inserted as narrative for the story that you wish to tell. How meticulously clever of your creative thought processes. Fo real mos def.

[@sethkazzim731]

DrWongburger you’d like time commanders

[@lambdamoth]

Read the chrome tabs at 4:47

[@PandaTheGFX]

YOU CAN'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO

[@sondreavik5337]

those a windows and not tabs! also, I'm sure window titles are hidden by default considering he's using large taskbar icons and that he only did it for this video! (no shit ofc, just felt like pointing it out lmao)

[@profile_memes]

does spam email... why am i so small... viagra side effects... do girls care about... worlds shortest p... world record appli... how to clear searc...

[@ikindalikebowie]

Also: Look at the thumb drive in the bottom left of 2:32.

[@CHarveyProductions]

That smell is the enemy!

[@j.okroiag9368]

This is the best Total War video I have ever seen... and I believe I have seen them all.

[@thevenator3955]

4:15 Sun Tzu does not approve

[@henlinzprod9286]

Lol

[@glenichou]

"Run away! Run away" sudden flashback of the rabbit that decapitate knights

[@runetitan-lx4ih]

i appreciate the attention to detail with the chrome tabs

[@Jp007]

My god the effort you put into these videos is remarkable. ily 2kliksphilip

[@Hughy1749]

Is everyone else just gonna ignore the Chrome tabs open at 4:46? Lol

[@Immort4llity]

Haha yeah I actually paused to read those, for those that care and want to have a laugh: "does spam email..." "why am i so small..." "viagra side effects..." "do girls care abou..." "worlds shortest p..." "world record appli..." "how to clear searc..."

[@judebreheny3925]

True comedy genius.

[@antthegord9411]

Please do more of this, that narration was spot on. Belly laughs through the entire video man haha

[@kluksphulup5599]

If the Emu War tought me annything, anythung is posible

[@AlessFD]

taught

[@niemandit]

Sam onella premium Knowledge right here

[@DisgustedCheese]

ITS YOU

[@victorverkoelen7891]

Niemandit crappin on crops and cropping on craps

[@WJames-nq2df]

Who would've thunk it?

[@MaulerMyers]

"thousands of identical men were soon pouring in, like water into a cup" XD

[@daddymarkram]

Brilliant editing, entertaining and very well made. Cheers 2kliksphilip. :-)

[@redknight100]

4:47 Look at the tabs open!😂😂😂😂😂

[@barbariancreep4450]

Finally! Been waiting for this video for ages! Good work Philip!

[@ivandeskita996]

Please do more of these! they are so fun to watch!

[@Sysel.]

If this was your hardest video, it was well worth it! Amazing job!!

[@GPAKOS]

I love these stories. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I hope that making videos about games you play on your free time doesnt make you enjoy them less.

[@nerdyversalstudios1445]

you are a born entertainer. Keep it up mate.

[@user-vs4ux2cn1u]

*cries in british pride*

[@autruff18]

But dat kyrillic letters tho

[@angels77100]

Excellent quality made short video. I could watch these all day under lock-down.

[@Brendissimo1]

I love this classic Total War content. It makes me feel like I'm a teenager again. Keep it up!

[@norefolkk2739]

I love the Total war videos

[@Spacemarinedude29]

Do more stuff like this, this is brilliant and your commentary is amazing (although I can appreciate it must take a long time to make)

[@scoutscask4496]

The ending of this video is just perfect. Well done! Edit: went through the comments and found a whole bunch of easter eggs. This made the video go from a 9 to a solid 10 :')

[@MoizRafay]

I loved your commentary and unique personality that you mixed into this. Really an enjoyable watch

[@TheMrFantastig]

Easily the best video on youtube, thank you phil. :^)

[@pgump.]

Ok This is BEYOND Epic

[@yom35]

this video is a masterpiece! love your stuff m8

[@hannibalm090009]

Amazing video and the "General's" backstory is amazing; what a journey.

[@almann4187]

One of the few people that can put a heartwarming smile on my face,

[@The_Caledonian]

ever since going low in csgo i believe this series has beaten it by a long shot - keep these types of vids comin

[@MRayner59]

Incredible that I'm only now discovering your channel. Another absolutely brilliant effort here. The way you manage to bring the game to life in such an entertaining and humorous way is just such a delight.

[@Yupppi]

Brilliant, lore filled episode. Can't but appreciate the effort in these weirdly fascinating episodes of totally dull video game :D

[@sthiel126]

I feel like the mustache general's segment is more like an auto biography.... :) well played. 10:30-12:12

[@somedonkus69420]

TOTAL WAR more like THIS HEATWAVE IT TOTALLY KILLING ME END MY SUFFERING

[@blackcoat7175]

*laughs in Australian*

[@saprophycs950]

All heat and no rain makes me a dull farmer

[@a-drewg1716]

*laughs in Arizonian*

[@quno5174]

*dosent laugh because our houses aren’t designed for heat*

[@eliancalebsaquilayan5255]

If youre in the middle of the EQUATOR ITSELF like us, you'll feel true heat...

[@batuhanparin9930]

This was the best rome total war video I have ever watched! Your comments and way of telling the story was awesome I would like to see more of this in the future. Keep up the good work man!

[@gregm8871]

Saw this video in my suggestions, and I'm very glad I watched it! I played the hell out of RTW and although I never assembled the peasant army, I often thought of what could be if I had. Now I know, and that part of my mind can finally be at peace. Loved the story, loved the jokes, loved the personal touches. You just got a sub mister!

[@MadMarco]

What? Rome never crashes for me, I also play on Windows 10 and bought it on steam, it never crashed.

[@brig.gen.georgiiisserson7226]

Forever Alone ikr

[@eytelmena1682]

Because he has it on disc

[@marremarrang2306]

Playing on Windows 8, crashes very rarely for no reason. Bad fps constantly and game freezing when alt-tabbing now and then. Only known major problems I've had with the game

[@mahtoosacks]

I had problem with crashes. I cant remember the exact fix, but i know i had to run in compatibility mode. I didnt move to any extra folders, but i did find the fix on steam. Sorry unhelpful ass comment.

[@BigBoiTurboslav]

Just use a 2GB patch.

[@Madru]

U are so great philip xoxo

[@devinarato69420]

Yes he is xoxo

[@LimeEye13]

I have not laughed so hard at a video in some time. This was brilliant. Bravo!

[@aaronholloway1991]

this video is made so well absolute quality first time watching and definitely subscribing

[@heckinmemes6430]

"THEY"RE EVERYWHEAAAAYGGHH"

[@tropicalfruit4571]

Now it's time for the best game in the series... MEDIEVAL II BABY!!!

[@zockertwins]

The best is this one though

[@tropicalfruit4571]

IDK man. I do like the time period more but Medieval II was just such an improvement in all terms...

[@richardroberson2564]

Tropical Fruit i agree

[@tonywoutrs]

Tropical Fruit So was Rome compared with the first Medieval

[@tropicalfruit4571]

And so was medieval to shogun. Point is that Medieval II was huge improvement. Really all this game is lacking is proper AI in fights. Maybe it's just me but I go back to Medieval II with joy. Earlier games on the other hand... not really. They're really old and you can see that :/

[@mohamedusam4825]

aah nice that remembrance of the beloved old game , and tactic of swarms of villager seems working fine , and very nice and funny commentary too was amusing, and the scenes and montage was brilliant wow , cool video

[@kamiho49]

Please do more of this :) I'm a fan of you and total war. I'm really appreciate the humour you brought.

[@Nikoyew]

,,but there were some, who resisted “ I know what you did there ! Absolute masterpiece ❤️

[@mogadishusneeze]

Congrats, you must have one of the best voices to narrate your videos on YT

[@garybarber2152]

This was the first of your videos I have ever seen, discovered by random chance at about 2 AM. It was so dumb I LOVE IT

[@penguincommander169]

2 am you say what a coincidence it is aso 2 am for me

[@BadwolfGamer]

This is gold! Thank you for making this.

[@paladinbob1236]

glory to the peasants! long may they be remembered! nice video and excellent commentary on a old classical game , which is still a great game to play.. :)

[@bryanjesushernandez9662]

I came from your Skyrim video love your voice man nice videos

[@wulwul5067]

One of your best videos!

[@JustLukeMinecraft]

I have never played this game before in my life but I just like watching these videos so much

[@Zaron_Gaming]

Just Luke you need to. It's a pain in the ass at times but also really fun

[@JustLukeMinecraft]

oki :)

[@SandokanBattles]

I forgot how amazing this game was

[@jamessteven711]

I still play it! It's amazing (and the music too)

[@str0-xc014]

Man this is awesome, now I can watch total war videos and your entertainment!

[@FrankTheTank1007]

9:10 "I lost over 2000 men." You lost fewer than 1300, though... You forgot that casualties can be randomly healed, Philip.

[@dimitar4y]

Back in my days, cute little gags like this were common daily occurences in the gaming world with friends. Today, one such event is "developed" for 3 years into linear oblivion, for 60$ and overglorified and overhyped.

[@Shoegazebasedgenre0.]

Alucard Pawpad in this society

[@jahn3101]

Gaymers rise up

[@simpletrailers1161]

I wasn't expecting this video to be this funny. I'm subbing right away

[@MegaaaFox]

Dear Philip, you can not imagine how much i enjoy your humor and watching this video, so thanks for that

[@theiosgamer4705]

Who would win? A large empire equipped with well trained solders and outstanding equipment Or A bunch of farmers

[@willotter4503]

Depends if the empire is France

[@adamrules01]

"When one dies 10 more will take his place"

[@IAMImPuLsE]

love you and your content, Surprisingly you basically like every game I like

[@bethone9492]

Love your storytelling ! :D

[@roland3042]

There better be another with medieval 2

[@RANJITPLAYZ]

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RANJIT PLAYZ this isnt google mate

[@CrucisJon]

Why isn't this a million views ? Subscribed !

[@moffin25]

This is so freaking brilliant! Love it!

[@McBenjiBoo]

Me and my friend would make firing knex guns. Did you use an elastic band? I played so much rome total war that I would actually dream it. great video making as always.

[@GabrieleSantoro-01]

"We always have been, we are, and I hope that we always shall be detested in France." - Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, British general and Prime Minister

[@SirDaz]

I enjoyed the idea, the presentation and the humour. Applause.

[@tristancoble7902]

Your vids are so entertaining! Commentary is great too! I discovered your channel through the new skyrim vids. LOVED those. Soooo funny.

[@TheGodEmperorOfMankind_]

*VIRTUS ET HONOR INTENSIFIES*

[@t-m0917]

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[@mahtoosacks]

Ohweee ohwee hunghh hunghh Sooo frE-aunch

[@ap1evideogame44]

Bojeur! oi mouseur!

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

Burger obesity 9/11 explode explode kaboom

[@Astaroth6161]

I´ve been playing total war for ages, and thanks to this video, I figured out how to mix my troops after a battle. Thanks bro!

[@VasKropZolo]

I loved the effort you put into this video. Funny stuff. I want to beat the game with this OP tactic now.

[@chronos5090]

An unstoppable wave of Villagers Now in *4K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@cazek445]

I was expecting you would just use advanced units. Because even in very hard it is easy to defeat the French. But this? I wasn’t expecting this at all!

[@zonipoi]

Barrivendos' backstory has the coolest transition I've ever seen. Even the music fits perfectly

[@Fickfehler]

Hearing that song around 1:20 gave me so much nostalgia, I remember buying this game for 2 euros of ebay i should really play it again thanks philip

[@SedgeSedgicus]

divinutus tune

[@samuelreeder3437]

this game somehow still out does every single total war installment that came after, it truly gave the feeling of freedom, you could make army's of anything and play as anyone and still win. not to mention siege battles in the later game just became disappointing.

[@jamessteven711]

The siege battles will never be beat in Rome!!

[@adambrodeur]

Your editing is amazing! syncing music and visuals with particular actions and storytelling is terrific! Your commentary in this series of TW videos is great, and the jokes are just right. Some even made me laugh hard. Timing is impeccable! You've more than earned my subscription! I look forward to more great editing and comedy from you.

[@develpala]

I've enjoyed a great lot of your videos for 'bout half a yeah now. Now this is the first, that had me outright laugh in multiple sections. Not that your other content isn't great - merely, that this is a master piece! Great job writing the script on this philip. Keep up the good work

[@50calM82A1]

"Quantity is a quality of its own." (Stalin)

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

...its from Napoléon

[@user-cq5sn5hq4m]

It crashes because of Win10 - we russians have no problems bc we use Win7...still

[@SkyBorik]

Ян Н. Седьмая винда уже устарела. Переходи на десятку