I need a challenge!

[IdesofMarch44]

What is the worst faction for Hannibal At The Gates and Imperator Augustus?

[FON]

install DeI...play as an Iberian faction

[thewelshwizard *T*R*Y*]

Haven't played it yet but when I do I was thinking about Syracuse. Then I saw the set up and it looks like being between an anvil and a hammer :( Could be the one for you, who do you want to p++s off first :) I still haven't decided :)

[FreyrDS]

I would pick Syracuse, not because their bad ( they're AWESOME) but because they are between the 2 most powerfull factions in HATG
and in Imperator Augustus i think its the Marcommani

[Rectal Rocket Scientist (PhD)]

In Hannibal at the Gates I would say the most fun to play as is Syracuse, in my opinion. You have to start out neutral to both superpowers and carefully navigate your way through the game if you want to survive. It makes the game very fun and interesting but can also be very time consuming and boring. The best game I had as Syracuse in H.A.G. was when I had conquered all of Sicily and Southern Italy. However, the Romans had beaten me back and my kingdom was declining. To sum it up, I think you would have the most fun as Syracuse, but would have the biggest challenge playing as them.

For Imperator Augustus, I would say Pompey in the long run. It is fairly easy to take over Southern Italy as Octavian usually leaves those cities undefended, but once you start expanding, your empire stretches out quickly, putting you on the defensive and being hard-pressed to expand anywhere without risking negative public order or invasion. It does have a fun element to it, and I believe it is possible to have a successful game as Pompey if you are very careful in how you orchestrate your movements (tip: wait a very long time before you go to war with Mark Antony!).

[Knutticus]

Tried Syracuse, that was grim. Nice mix of units but was Donald because needed an Army against Rome and a Navy against Carthage. Even when you are winning you don't have a secure flank.

Was fun for a while though.

[Dreagon]

In the Imperator Augustus campaign I think the Marcomanni or Dacians are the most difficult. All the other ones have a decent amount of power and good units. Even the Pompey campaign isn't that difficult but it is fun. The starting position seems very intimidating but Lepidus is weak, Octavian doesn't really bother you and Antony is far away. You can get a pretty good start if you take down Lepidus and the Numidians quickly. That gives you a wealthy and relatively safe base far from powerful enemies.

[Rictus Erectus]

I've been playing as the Germanic tribe on the Imperator Augustus campaign on very hard (with the radious mod) so far its been very challenging, ive had to restart a few times because if your not careful the majority of your neighbours (including red romans, augustus?) declare war on you. Watch your borders and be prepared to rapidly move your armies of peasants around for the first 20 turns or so, while fighting enemies that outnumber and out gun you. Lots of fun

[Imperator Theodosius I]

Try the Kingdom of Judah mod for Imperator Augustus. The campaign even on Normal is extremely tough, as you are surrounded by other subjects of Marc Antony's empire, and you will find that Antony himself isn't too friendly to you.

In HatG, I'll have to agree with everyone else. Syracuse is awesome. Just wait till late game to go to war with Rome, and stomp Libya early game.