Total War Rome 2 Heir's Beginner Guide Part 1

Long past due, but hopefully helpful to new players I will make a series of videos with the basics of the game.

[@TheMrSealclubber]

"Column formation, in case you want to get killed" Hahaha

[@slacher_cc8801]

it 2019 and i STILL WATCH THIS

[@x7218]

mad lad

[@julianhertw]

@Stephen Armstrong It's Corona and I STILL WATCH THIS

[@tvrdy3]

Watchin'

[@ayush21399]

Watching here too

[@tvrdy3]

@@ayush21399 i still suck enormously but i try

[@maximusnorvegicus]

Very nice. This will help new and seasoned players alike!

[@Crouchy232323]

Maximus Decimus Meridius Was just talking about yourself. ^^^ see above ^^^

[@maximusnorvegicus]

Crouchy232323 What?

[@Crouchy232323]

Maximus Decimus Meridius Just mentioned you in a comment above ^^^^ somewhere, pointing folk, including Heir, in the direction of your channel. MLG.

[@maximusnorvegicus]

Hehe, thanks. Nice of you. MLG and honour.

[@barfingchickens1227]

Lol yeah I've played for so long and still learned a whole lot from this video.

[@TheFishRDrowning]

Just wanted to give you a little insight as to what I think as a new viewer. These videos are absolutely spectacular, you get very to the point, your tips are without very useful & without withholding any information (as to be secretive to strategies to remain a great player) you hint on a lot of things in this series of tutorials that helps a TON. There was a lot that when I first started playing over a year ago, that I didn't understand. I sort of put the game aside for a while and just recently reinstalled, amazing. And it wasn't until today that I actually delved deeper into how things worked, the battle movements video, being able to synchronize attack orders and just move with less micro management has helped a LOT. There was a lot that I was doing out of developed capability, I've played strategy games for a while and I'm a pretty heavy gamer in general that I didn't quite understand. As to why a certain formation let me hold out much longer etc.

[@TheFishRDrowning]

Or why for example yesterday when I had a 20% win & 80% loss auto resolve ratio and I went in and battled it out I won by a landslide. I was able to maneuver my troops to kind of hold a front line in a tight space against their 2500 something troops, to my 1200 and I basically split my force in half, and worked my way around the building and behind their force and absolutely demolished them with only 190 men lost. Slaughtering almost 2400 of them. I was amazed. This game has a lot of depth and mechanics that are more than just this much attack this much defense. I love playing as Rome so far, they're kind of a stand your ground and deal a lot of damage type of faction. It fits my play style, however I love to out maneuver and just decimate forces as well. So I get handy with what I've had and I've won some pretty scale tipped battles. Which always leave me beyond satisfied.

[@peripheralvision3819]

1:00 Battle interface (what you see on the screen during a battle). Most terms were explained 2:30 Controls. 3:26 Basic battle movements/Troop movement. Camera movt. right click + drag. ctr + double left click 8:30 Movement orders once battle has started - ctr + G

[@barrysworld640]

Recently purchased Rome 2 on a Steam sale. Scouring KZbin for beginner/intermediate level videos to understand the game and do well. Your beginner videos are the best that I have found. Very informative and easy to understand. A BIG thank you, sir! Subscribed to your channel and eager to learn more! Then off to conquer the ancient world! :)

[@FilipGereg]

Lol I find it funny how when anyone wants to exit the game mid battle, they never click "Concede Defeat" button even though they want to continue playing Total War, they click "Exit to Desktop" and enter the game again instead

[@suma9684]

that's me lol

[@alphgeek]

Great video. Even though I have hundreds of hours in Rome 2 I learned a few new things about movement orders. Lol though watching you explain things it made me realise how complex the game can be. The UI is deceptively simple.

[@KMOvidz]

First time picking up ANY type of Total War game and I find that this video is more helpful than the prologue. Thanks for the tips!

[@TheWracked]

Thanks - nice to go over the basics and refresh my memory!

[@Meshkarain]

I appreciate your subconscious resistance to conceding defeat at the end there, very Roman of you :). ( Great video by the way, did not know that the AI attack would keep your units from blobbing)

[@604rioso]

HoC is awesome. . .still looking after the newbies. Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@sebskiller13]

It would be very nice if you could make one for Atila in the first 2-3 month, your guide's are really good for begginers and would really help newer player having more fun and not abandonning the game because they get rekt and dont understand anything

[@kingofthedust5551]

Thanks a lot for this guide, I've procrastinated on learning how to group units for way too long now and it's making my Carthage campaign unplayable. Now maybe I'll actually make some progress!

[@khurri]

Thanks for taking time to put so much effort to help us all

[@owensanchez1517]

Thanks for listening to the request, like your videos, very helpful, just started with rome 2, to sad didn't know about atila or I would have wait

[@dannyalex5866]

Such a nice person,ty about the guides

[@xNiso]

Thanks for this video, I follow and watch a lot of your videos but never knew how you issued certain orders so quickly.

[@sl6706]

In all honesty this video is helpful indeed. And most if not all of the concepts and skills taught in these 3 part videos will still more or less work in the next game Attila. Keep up the good work man.

[@huynhtranhung]

Great guide for beginers, keep up the good work.

[@shse0607]

I just bought the game today and found the guide helpful, lol. Thanks!

[@maniacmonky]

This was extremely helpful for me! Thanks

[@kenhall8092]

I'm a total beginner....didn't even know how to move my troops,,,now I do and thanks!

[@StuNneR9886]

Finally someone who explains to new players

[@RobinDeTolens]

Very nice video. I learned a few useful things, and I've been playing Rome 2 for hundreds of hours :o

[@StuNneR9886]

I just got the game I've been figuring out stuff by just playing but some things in this video are really helpful like the J key for example

[@edgarbh01]

Thank you so much for this video, Heir!

[@tim-alexanderteuner3874]

I has a question: If I like played as Macedon in campaign mode and conquered Parthia, could I after that use parthian horse archers in battles?

[@LeatherCladVegan]

This is brilliant mate.

[@pyrrhus17]

Thanks I really needed this

[@eastwood-iy1hs]

Great video, I learned some helpful things : )

[@jamest7335]

Thanks for this video, the movement part was very helpful. :)

[@Starcrafter98]

"Column in case you wanna get killed" Made me laugh i don't know why though XD

[@thedankswordsmantm]

How do you cancel the left click and right click drags? Not backspace for once the unit moves, but to let go of a click without doing anything.

[@Gtx970benchsG1gaming]

@HeirofCarthage So you cant split or select a cartain amount of men from a group and isolate them from the group they are? :/

[@JuanSelection]

My wife bought me this game as a gift and to "get me off" football manager. We don't talk much anymore.

[@yendayo]

finally a guide that is actually for beginner.

[@WolchBot]

Hey Heir, I love your videos, I am somewhat new to Rome II so they have been pretty helpful for me. Is there an easy way in game, preferably when recruiting units to see if they have javelins? It seems like important information but as far as I can tell isn't listed anywhere. Thanks.

[@mcsqueeb187]

I'd also like to know this. Also I'm fairly sure I've seen you queue movement orders before Heir. Did I imagine it, and if not how do you do it?

[@HeirofCarthage]

It doesn't show it on the army selection or recruitment screen. If you look at honga.net it has stats including hidden stats like javelin type and range for all units.

[@DanceJamify]

THANK YOU for listening to me :D Maybe one when Atilla comes out? :D

[@kenhall8092]

Sorry for the negative comments.......I went back and got my army fighting them pesky Parthians......a shameful defeat my general said but I was blown away! I got this game on sale..what a bargain! Pace fratre 😁

[@rogerlynch5279]

A VERY WELL DONE INTRODUCTION !! There are people like me comming relativly late to the game appreciating your serious work 6:30 FORMATION ORDERS with KEYBOARD. For all comming from the Geerman culture. Here CONTROL = der STRG -Knppf. ( DIE STEURUNGSTASTE ) Because I am sure many German speaking people also watching this fine LP since not many folks do this pain sticking work to make things easier for others. "HeirofCarthage" you are my hero ! shure, most German speaking folks being in TOTAL WAR know that, it is even explained in most Tutorials of the series BUT !!! This here is not done for that commen crowd. :)

[@rogerlynch5279]

7:37 PRESET FORMATION ORDERS: I liked those in SHOGUN 2 better. Of course that here is a much more experienced GAMER friendly method and it leaves more space to enjoy the graphic but for people like me with more limited eye sight it has it´s hadicap

[@larselot8075]

Thanks for the guide :)

[@joanting1291]

love this tutorial!

[@ScorpionID7]

When I do the formation group on very big groups of units, sometimes the units don't stay in formation, especially the skirmishers and ranged units for some reason. Any help?

[@thehajduk6451]

Are you still going to make your unit focus series even with Atilla coming so close?

[@bradweiss8984]

What weapons are good against which? IE spears vs sword vs pikes.

[@ThomasOlaussonz]

Great video!

[@cliffyoung7352]

Is there anyway to make the camera zoom in straight during battles? It zooms and rolls forward so I have to then move the camera back every time. It’s driving me crazy!!

[@DetoWolf]

Much thx man !

[@harjutapa]

Just got this game... is there anything like this for the campaign? I started as Iceni, got going okay... then I tried Rome, and... tf? I'd love a step by step guide/demonstration/let's play showing how to manipulate the politics, manage buildings, advice on what to build when, and the reasons behind it all.

[@rparker1562]

thanks for this very helpful

[@earningattorney9887]

What graphical settings were you on?

[@Alfadanz1]

Mate, how do you pop your troops so fast to the grid after you right click ? Mine have to run or walk to the grid where I see you just getting to the yellow grid at just a click :)

[@ImaBawss22]

He was controlling them before he started the battle

[@KarstenOkk]

You forgot to tell about the shift key, it's important for a quick and hasty but still fairly precise formation order.

[@Rozaliya2]

thanks heir, im gonna buy the game soon and now i know what and how to do in batlle!

[@_bingusnet]

Don't. Attila is coming out in February

[@tato799]

ali muminoglu don't. Buy attila after it patched..

[@Rozaliya2]

ok thanks

[@MrCharlieThePenguin]

Haha just bought this during the Steam sale, it's still a great game and is worth 60 bucks, I just got really lucky and got it for 15 :D

[@eenzamenarend15]

thanks for the help man

[@mustangunique3214]

super nice video. i wish it was released 2 days ago, but no, 8 years ago, man xD

[@starbugnatz8434]

Can u please make a video or just tell me how to do the top view camera?

[@zknight137]

I've tried a few times to do the attack order you did at 13:00 to no avail. My troops still attacking one unit in the middle. What am I doing wrong?

[@benbest8453]

Zach Nippert control + g right click

[@GeneralTorg]

Thank you.

[@colton204]

thank you sooo much

[@RolleiPollei]

Is it sad that I've been playing Rome 2 since release and still learned some things I'm this video?

[@Barbell_Neptune]

Very helpful! Double thumbs up! If only I could :(

[@gladiatorgamer1306]

Rome 2 is certainly not going out of date. I mean, sure Attila is out, but Rome 2 has had almost 2 years to mature like a fine wine (and got patched extensively). I would argue campaign is at it's best now, with a truly amazing experience possible if you play each faction to their strengths and at a difficulty you find challenging.

[@fnshouse632]

Great thanx alot

[@jimcastor8601]

tks for info

[@whirlwind108]

this is perfect for me, getting my new pc and rome 2 in 3 days

[@Crouchy232323]

Enjoy. I would recommend starting with Rome 1 if you are a complete newcomer to the series.

[@_bingusnet]

Nooooooo buy Attila

[@whirlwind108]

Crouchy232323 i have rome 1 cause i had it on my old pc

[@Speederzzz]

I'm planning to buy the game (and a new laptop) in may so this is great!

[@Crouchy232323]

Start with Rome 1.

[@Crouchy232323]

Rasdanda Only if you are completely new to the series. Rome 1 is an exceptional game, if you begin the series by playing Rome 2 then because of the graphical improvements this game has in comparison, you may find it hard to go back. And you would be missing out. There are many aspects of Rome 2 which are better than it's predecessor. There are also many aspects of Rome 1 which are better than it's successor. I do not know which laptop/computer you currently have, but you might be able to run Rome 1 on it no problem, connect it up to a monitor/TV. I would start there. It has held up well enough. You wouldn't regret starting with Rome 1 believe me, you might regret it if you begin with Rome 2, and never go back and play the first in the series. It's probably selling pretty cheap. Well worth it. And it will give you a head-start come May when you do upgrade your laptop. I won't take any responsibility if you boot up Rome 1 and are glued to your laptop, addicted. Friends are family wonder where you are, you're up all night, you don't sleep, for Rome. :-)

[@Crouchy232323]

Rasdanda I've only just found the Total War series in the past year. Instead of diving straight into Rome 2 (needed to build a PC first!!) I started with Rome 1, on my laptop, hooked up to a screen. I made the right choice. Not only did I get to enjoy Rome 1, by the time I bought Rome 2, it was in a much, much better state than at release. I could have been put off both by purchasing Rome 2 on release. Also why I won't be preordering or purchasing Attila at release. Let it be patched and balanced. I've got 10 years of Total War to catch up on!! :-)

[@anthonybrady3613]

Crouchy232323 I actually started with Shogun 2 and have been going backwards.

[@_bingusnet]

I wouldn't. Attila is coming out in February, so wait for that.

[@vangr707ify]

thanks very useful tip as a beginner its pretty hard to understand the controls

[@Mazaveli]

Wow, thought the left click and drag to stay in formation and move AND also rotate unit were gone. Guess they are just hidden in hotkeys.

[@Kaih0]

These are all very helpful videos in the sense of the information provided by then, but even after watching all of them I still find the command UI for Rome 2 to be a massive downgrade from Shogun 2 with the exception of group move. Now if only the game would LISTEN TO MY COMMANDS and do the "Group forward engage" command as I am executing exactly as you showed me, I might be able to tolerate playing the game

[@rparker1562]

hello how do you control and group 2 army's I am in a battle were I need a reinforcing army to win. I can group and control the 1st army, but when the second one shows up I hit my group number it also selects the second army that shows up on the map in head of my first army. its all an unorganized mess.. I can just select all and rush and win or auto resolve.. but I would like to do this under control. thanks again for your help and time helping us N00BS:-)

[@TheAnangrycharizard]

i know how the game works adn im not a nob but i still watched the vid :)

[@dougthompson8226]

I don`t understand..are you fighting the computer or another person ?

[@HNW00]

Yea, I think a beginner guide would be better if it had been a year and a half ago...but might as well watch it.

[@Hotshots2890]

actually no. Rome 2 just patched to Emperor edition which fixed pretty much the whole fucking game. Id rather have an up to date guide

[@HNW00]

Hotshots2890 Just as the game is about to die out? Now there may be an argument but its obvious that there will be more players on Atilla then R2TW. Also there is something called doing new guides whenever there is a patch... Plus I'm pretty sure the interface was the same a year ago.

[@CatnamedMittens]

RiechMarshall Nimitz Making a whole guide for every patch. You think that heir must do this for a living or some shit.

[@Hotshots2890]

RiechMarshall Nimitz im "pretty sure" you didnt watch the guide. Heir went over mechanics that can be used for many of the Total War games

[@HNW00]

Hotshots2890 I'm sure the "mechanics" used for many of the Total War games as you say have been around for a long time. True there have been a few things(like auto-run) but a lot of stuff isnt "new" from emperor edition.

[@josiahwilliams1441]

Holy shit its way deeper than i thought... Im like 😳😂😂😂

[@sheo9619]

Thx

[@TheAnangrycharizard]

TW engine 2 was the best! they should remake that engine because rome 1 and medieval 2 were the best TW games ever!

[@KonstantinI]

Hold Ctrl and RMB for your army to hold the formation upon move order being issued. Cavalry shouldn't run over the infantry.

[@danreed1776]

Im leaving to Attila and glad for it im 1000 hours in Rome 2 and it has been agony to say the least.

[@jarrettshaw6989]

Hey whats dlcs you have

[@ceka50]

so i got total war rome 2 today and even though it came out in 2013 it looks and feels like it came out in 2008

[@cliffedward]

I downloaded "Rome 2:Emperor Edition" from Steam and I'm just about to give up on it. First problem is the prologue. You can only get thru Chapter One. Chapter 3 is impossible. The main problem is, you are out numbered. I thought at first it may be my gameplay but on checking various forums on the Internet I found many people have had the same problem. I've also found it hard to beat other armies. It doesn't matter what manoeuvre I try I can never beat anyone. Managing the cities is no problem, once you get used to it. I also play Napoleon and Empire and have very little problem making progress in gaining territory and winning battles..

[@shaynemc7533]

cliffedward are you trying to kill or rout ? That is important and depends on who you play as. Napoleon and empire are totally different mechanics.

[@Speederzzz]

How is little heir doing, i don't hear him very often anymore.

[@jajo9548]

just when rome 2 got good attila comes...

[@eg4933]

ok much better than other guy's tutorial(perafilozof). I subbed to you and un-subbed to his lol.

[@BarkHowl]

I have not played multiplayer on Rome II yet. Would you be willing to crush me some time?

[@ImKevin]

Where are people migrating to? I just bough tthis game but thnk you Heir.

[@sabree441]

I got this game for free so I'm watching this

[@nolesrbin94]

you got my vote... I mean, subscribe

[@novemberbravo7769]

Heir would you be interested in a coop campaign with a new KZbinr. I've always wanted to do a coop with you so

[@HNW00]

I think heir said that he isn't doing any more TWR2 campaigns with Attila in the near horizon.

[@John15293]

Wait, I know I'm almost a decade late here... But you said "if you use a mouse". Wth else do you use lol

[@gonkdroid6301]

a rat

[@heygus20]

Here in 2020 yes sir

[@slacher_cc8801]

2019!!!! :)

[@ns-nf9pi]

Column ,if you want to get killed .haha

[@powerfulnun]

after 2 years of playing this game, i was able to win a war lol/. I suck at this game.

[@benhorner604]

whats up with your anti aliasing?

[@rdon]

re-watching this after 5 yrs to play again

[@HeirofCarthage]

Awesome! Glad you are getting some more time back in the game. It is a fun one. I am playing it again right now in a Seleucid campaign on my channel as well.

[@rdon]

@@HeirofCarthage yes! going to watch your series in the next days

[@9965paul]

When will Attila come out?

[@89tonstar]

in a couple of weeks

[@9965paul]

17th? Fuck it's my gfs birthday I guess I won't have time to play it when it releases._.