Why can't I play as Denmark?

[Scimme]

I played this game years ago, and remember, that I could start out as Denmark. But now I can only start as Venice, England, Spain, and a couple of others in Campaign mode. I can choose all of those I remember in quick battle, but that is not what I want :(

[GoldenScythe]

I don't think you can play as Denmark at first, I was never able to. You can unlock it very quickly by playing as the HRE and taking them out soon after starting. Once you've wiped it out, start a new campaign and you have the option to play as them. Same goes for any other faction you conquer.

[Monteizo]

You need to unlock them by either defeating them in a campaign or just completing a campaign (will unlock all unlockable factions). Alternatively you could edit descr_strat.txt.

[Scimme]

okay so when I defeat them in a campaign I will be able to start with them in the next one I start?

[Monteizo]

Yes. Though keep in mind that they may not be available until the next time you start the game.

[Scimme]

Ok thanks

[Stubbs]

When you play with denmark.. don't recruit vikings.. get the armored version instead.

[GoldenScythe]

what? Vikings rock! Huscarls are too expensive early on

[Lawh]

find hte descr_strat file and open it with the notepad, it's the easiest way to edit it. It's really simple, a monkey could almost do it. Just move the factions from the unplayable or unlockable part to the playable, and you are ready to go.