Rome Total War - The Carthage Experience

Venture to the sunny shores of North Africa, ride elephants, resist Roman imperialism.
It is insane how fast this channel has grown over the last few weeks, I'm so grateful for all the views and comments. I've got a ton of video ideas going forward, and lots of suggestions in the comments too. I'm excited to keep making more!
Music:
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North African House ( • North African House Music )

[@WelcomeToDERPLAND]

---starts with Lilybaeum ---loses Lilybaeum ---retakes Lilybaeum ---executes his own people in lilybaeum very cool

[@justinusjulius5007]

ah yes, the great gift of wisdom that is Grand Strategy!

[@mariaraine8538]

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[@joshuadarrow]

The perfect answer to squalor death spirals.

[@MrGreg3000un]

Every experienced RTW player knows this is the right path to a successful campaign!

classic total war

[@jmk3723]

What perplexes me about Carthage is they don’t get archers… but they do have war elephants with archers

[@samward7539]

Easy, The bows only work on war elephants.

[@neohyberboreantechnosteppe3185]

Britons have the same thing: archers on chariots, but none on foot

[@neohyberboreantechnosteppe3185]

Also, I'm pretty sure there are Carthaginian archers... in the Numidian roster (they're called Carthaginian in the game files iirc)

[@OltrePodcast_Official]

As we all know, Sicily was full of free range elephants

[@RRW359]

Actually it was. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarf_elephant

[@OltrePodcast_Official]

@@RRW359 All I read is either Pleistocene or imported specimens. Three wave of migration have been theorized but they must have happened in the glacial era, cause you know, elephants are not well known for their dumbo wings or for swimming like dolphins

[@RRW359]

@@OltrePodcast_Official You didn't say they had to be in the RTW era, although humans probably got to Sicily prior to their extinction. They were smaller than even the small Elephants the Carthaginians used, though.

[@OltrePodcast_Official]

@@RRW359 yes, probably. but if elephants in sicily were so abbundant we would have records of greek cities like syracuse making extensive use of them, which they didnt. Other hellenistic kingdoms made use of the pachiderms, but they were all imported specimens, not native for sure.

[@wael4070]

There was elephants and lions in north Africa 2000y ago, don't know about Sicily

[@blasty137]

As long as they don't have stone walls, in early game you can conquer almost any settlement with one unit of elephants and several units of Balearic slingers.

[@febbra2]

Shhhh, what if the Romani hear?!

[@empireofitalypsstimfromano5025]

@@febbra2 Romans: *Overhear You* Also Romans 2 Secs Later: *We Empire Now*

[@RunicRhino22]

And if they do have stone walls, some town militia or Iberian infantry late game as sapper sl@ves would work

[@allegedlycaleb]

Now you just have to survive the other 3 Roman factions sending everything at you in itsly

[@Hyde_Hill]

Yeah in this video the player was pretty lucky. On very hard, very hard the Brutii and Scipii will attack in full force even before you can send your full army to attack the first Numidian city or just after.

[@josue.ortega]

There's one thing you need to know about early game Roman units: War elephants beat the sh*t out of early Roman units 🐘🔥

[@alejandrop.s.3942]

@Josué Ortega, I don't remember much about Rome 1 , but the velites and the pilum fire would make a lot of damage to those elephants.

[@arcomegis9999]

I know that this comes as an obvious fact but the Senate only reinforce the 2 Julii towns and Scipii capital. The Brutii was always left out. See where I’m going with this ?

[@arcomegis9999]

@@Hyde_HillMobile version makes it much harder to fight manually. Therefore, I adopt the auto resolve only challenge. Carthage game plan: 1. Don’t overcommit, don’t overextend. 2. Abandon Caralis. 3. Sicilian foothold. 4. Sink all Roman ships/transports. 5. Consolidate Magna Graecia. 6. Turtle and Boom. Explanation: Same problem with the Greeks and Seleucid, Carthage can be overrun and salted less than 10 turns. Assault Numidia, risk being overextended. Storming Spain, risk being picked off. Sicily is the most logical choice, amphibious assault. Letting the Scipii take Syracuse and gain nothing other than Messana. Take Syracuse from the Greeks first and occupy it. Develop max barracks and stables like Carthage. AI almost always attack Sicily and Africa, rarely on Iberia and Balearic Island. Build groups of 4 biremes to sink all Roman ships as well as transport the Sicilian force to Magna Graecia. Since the Senate only reinforce the 2 Julii settlements ( Arretium, Ariminum ), drive out the Brutii from Tarentum and Croton. From here, defend and build up. Keep the Brutii confined in Greece. The same goes for Numidia and Spain. Play the defensive game with Numidia. They’ll never beat your military, only that they are just flies pestering about. Hire all possible mercenaries in Spain. “New Carthage” ( Nova Carthago ) can still push you back. Thwart all attacks and maybe take Asturias to relieve the western flank. Only sack the cities that you are definitely sure that it’s growth rate is 5% and above. You can sack Capua. Tarentum, Syracuse and Carthage should be your military camps. All other settlements safe from attacks should produce fleets of 4 and build up economy. Abuse Milquart temples for trade settlements and Baal for Africa and chokehold strategic recruitment ones.

[@Scourgeoftengri]

This editing is so smooth i didnt even realise 4~ minutes have passed.

[@TheJanitschar14]

What's this, then? 'Romanes Eunt Domus'? 'People called Romanes they go the house'?

[@alejoalfonso1459]

Go home GI but in barbarian

[@TheSuicidalCake]

this was so much easier to watch without the damn hitmarker sound ahhaha

[@ScarTalon]

first the video was 10/10 i cant wait for more

[@croesuslydias6488]

1:06 hearing Stavros' laugh really made this clip lmao

[@samr131]

Always a nice surprise to hear a cackle from Stavros ‘The Mind’ Halkias slipped in

[@amoroughil8874]

Are you gay too, brother?

[@jsan4505]

Hell yeah, dude. Dream to imagine.

[@grantradulovacki7237]

Dude I literally rewinded to see if I was going crazy

[@christianbennett5542]

*I ' m G a y .*

[@brandondov8022]

Is this the same guy who wasn’t that fat in high school? Hell yeah dude.

[@MrAwsomenoob]

Carthage players: gentlemen, today we are canceling the apocalypse..

[@idontlikerome2744]

"Our" apocalypse

[@MrGreg3000un]

Very well researched video. Undeniably a brilliant installment in ancient historical scholarship.

[@JohnShepherd117]

Me when I play Carthage: one just one chance that they may take our lives but they will never take our freedom!!!! “Gets conquered by numbia while besieging Rome”

[@lysimachosdiadochos7203]

*Numidia

[@henrycoslick7304]

Say what you will about KZbin's algorithm but this was a spot-on recommendation

[@lionelhutz-attorneyatlaw4443]

2:10 He actually changed the quotes from the original games. Excellent job Mr. Pertinax.

[@gabrielsandsten7516]

Think this the best video you have put out, really great editing!

[@Rubensitoc]

i thought the same

[@shakedbm3829]

Your channel is going to be big at this rate man. Really like the way your videos are incredibly chill and not too loud!

[@amedeoceccato7190]

My God, you are taking me back in the years mate

[@janicnevim3969]

Great edit, didnt see one like this for a long time, keep up the good work!

[@Greninjia]

Your channel seriously needs to blow up in subs This content is god tier

[@jacktingey7886]

In the words of the immortal Alan Johnson: “The scythe is remorseless.” Truly excellent taste in TV shows, Pertinax.

[@davidsugijanto6935]

The most epic comeback I've ever seen

[@slagehammer288]

You best man! Hello from Russia!

[@gaylord7353]

Правильнее было бы:"You are the best,man".Просто поправляю.

[@pribnow6225]

Great as always! I really like how you do not play perfectly, makes it way more interesting

[@tomc4459]

I laughed so hard, fucking BRILLIANT vid

[@BarnabyBear69]

This is the best channel I've ever found. I found it an hour ago but have watched all your videos

[@UAre_madness]

Man, it is great! We need more videos like that

[@TheFriley4]

Hey man, just gotta say I've been feeling a bit down, but I can always come back to these for a good, quick laugh. Well done with these

[@boholoify]

this gonna blow up, what a ripper keep up the great work

[@dariodiaz-roperocruz5820]

I am currently watching the film of Brian, I am two scenes after the scene of the graffiti of the Romans go home. What a reference and what a video.

[@dariodiaz-roperocruz5820]

Psss... I have not played Rome Total War, I hope it was not in the game, but seeing the loading screen of other TW games tells me it is edited, I hope I didn’t screw up.

[@user-jd1xg9vq5r]

Your videos are getting better and better!

[@heiio22]

If you are a true total war fan, this content is 100% for you. Subbed! May this channel be blessed with subs!

[@sampowell6350]

Love your content man!

[@jota9711]

This is, by far, the best video i've ever seen

[@zaaxi7424]

God tier editing that strike got me good

[@alfielb8040]

superb work man, gasping when Mr Bitconnect showed up

[@edwardsmall3680]

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[@elang1702]

Your editing style has improved tremendously compared to Britannia Experience video. Love it, keep it up !

[@Der_Nachfrager]

Great work i am proud of you!

[@TheNewGuy21]

Keep up the great work, New to the channel but I love your videos man.

[@gprime10]

The use of Trailer Park Boys makes me love this all the more

[@osamabinlaggin3281]

This man can really make any game entertaining!

[@Riple101]

I love this. Don't stop

[@panagiotiskant5064]

Awesome work mate!!!

[@topofmuffin]

Blessed stav laugh

[@Pertinax69]

Hell yeah dude

[@saidxq5793]

This video is amazing !

[@arthurmaclean6037]

Man these are masterful

[@katyushared516]

Maaaan these videos are amazing

[@bobbyjeffsupremelordofcraz3532]

mmm yes the good rome 1 content we need

[@ayoh2842]

Been a long time since I've seen weatherman Arthur. Feel like I've gone back in time 12 years.

[@hlb99]

New sub here, regards from Spain, loving your videos mate!

[@issaraserikhansri]

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[@user-yr5kk4ue7q]

Всё лучше и лучше от видео к видео. Успехов!)

[@thomasmillin2155]

Holy crap, the war elephant with the video over the top of it killed me ahahaha

[@anthonywyatt5133]

For real I hope your channel explodes

[@swiftelbow2743]

ah yes Rome Total War. i do love some Rome 1 content

[@yathomaheads]

These are all phenomenal

[@djole93podbara]

My God, never laughed so hard when I watched this brilliant video.

[@Vidis88]

Soo Epic! Thank you!

[@patrijarx]

Good video friend just continue!

[@dalolperson]

Once more, an epic representation of a total war game

[@balkanchadgamer2349]

Just found this channel. Hope to see some modded medieval 2 total war lol. Anyways, great content dude

[@mahmedmahmoud7890]

Finally man we missed you

[@mohamedelhaddade6371]

this is amazing

[@thomasdodd2548]

I rate this as Poggers of the highest order

[@NarmerEU]

fav youtuber ngl

[@onlymadethistowatchvideos6209]

Quite Carthaginian General #462. “Get the elephants, then get fucked.”

[@bhollow711]

The stavros laugh... I cannot believe it..

[@tristankreller5830]

I'm playing Macedonia right now, I hope this will be as fun too. The only thing I figured out is, that Bruti hates me and also Dacia. But Dacia loses every time, needs over 10 rounds to gather something similar to an army and then loses while trying to attack my cities.

[@maxfitzy1371]

This is gold, must’ve took a while to edit 😂😂😂

[@JGu3rra]

Did I hear Stavy boi’s laugh?

[@anonymousyo1202]

It's so nice to see Linus tech tips collaborating and enjoying your gamrplay

[@FumblsTheSniper]

Better editing than the entire new Star Wars trilogy.

[@timurdemetres5041]

Glorious

[@sergianofabroomes1376]

I love this

[@barbarianremover2463]

Didn't make me laugh that hard but made me chuckle through the whole damn video

[@anastasiosvervantidis2026]

Great mash up 👍, it was worth the small loan of a million dollars 😉

[@Berserker70]

Make more videos brother! Love em :) more on Medival 2 total war if you can.

[@eduardokun00]

Excelente video me encantó la edición

[@TerranReviews]

Now this is a Hannibal moment.

[@OltrePodcast_Official]

Surprisingly enough Pyrrhus used war elephants way more than Hannibal ever did

[@mohamedfouda8181]

This Is a certified Barca original

[@polvocarrillo]

I'm mad I can only like this video once!

[@emraholgac4987]

İ love your .... Experience videos bro. İ laughted so hard that my mom taught me mad.

[@stanny491]

"Romanes Eunt Domus" Was that in the game? I don't think it was lol, whoever makes these videos is a genius. The sheer knowledge of memes and culture (love that you put the Sopranos in almost every video) is unmatched if you compare it to other youtubers. Cheers, keep making great content!

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

Didnt Brian have to write that 100 times over once he got it right?

[@stanny491]

@@Gr3nadgr3gory Yup. "Romanes eunt domus? People called Romanes they go the house?!" or something to that effect, that's how the scene starts. I was just wondering if Pertinax added that quote or was it in the actual game. I don't remember it being there, so I just assumed that it's another brilliant reference made by Pertinax.

[@turdwallet8840]

This shit is fresh

[@tegusigalpatencho7313]

Very entertaining, nice humor. Please make Attila total war and Rome 2 total war videos.

[@DarthVader22659]

“That’s the way she goes”, I’m dead with the TPB reference

[@Powerman2711]

That’s the way she goes

[@chancebeastshaw6027]

I still play this masterpiece. It's my favorite game😎

[@squib-po2ye]

you're one underrated sum beetch. and I love you for that. Keep it up!

[@AlexTorres-km9hb]

This has aged like fine wine

[@tricera-cera9552]

Carthage after unlocked War elephants: I am INEVITABLE [with no Ironman]

[@feudalfrits9559]

That was perfect

[@Arimattari]

BA'AL HAMMON BE PRAISED!! 10/10 pls more vids ty

[@filthymcnasty5533]

I literally lost it when Hannibal tore threw the screen.

[@arnaudmercier2823]

Very cool i play to rome total war 🇫🇷 continue 💪

[@biakap7708]

That lotr shit gets me every time

[@pyrrhusofepirus8491]

Ah yes, Caralis, also known as ‘What’s the hell is the Julii’s deal?!’. Also in my campaign, after I took Messana, the Scipii just sorta bled out, they attacked the Greeks at Syracuse several times but it never amounted to everything due to my intervention. After that they were basically a non entity and then they got destroyed by a slave rebellion because they only had their capital.

[@DefeatedRoyalist]

Hell yeah dude

[@ejlahti]

I heard that "The scythe is remorseless," you can't hide it from me

[@GeneralDRR]

Clever!