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Last update:11 May 2016
First scenario took place in 1066 and tells about invasion ofWilhelmcalled also the Conquerer.
Wilhelm the Conquerer
Wilhelm’scampaign is very simple: you just need to invade England and stay there.
The first thing to do is to throw your forces over the La Manche Channel.
Ships you recruit by clicking on the seaside province and choosing the ship icon.
There is a small chance thatHarolddecides to defend.
In such case, join troops into one powerful army and smash enemy.
When the king is defeated divide your army again and continue sieges.
Sooner or laterHaroldgives up and the crown goes to theWilhelm.
Then start a war with theHarald, Norwegian king.
But it’s better to send an assassin than take part in the open conflict.
In such way conquest of the England ends and the normal game begins.
Harold, king of England
Harold’smission is the most difficult one.
He has to defeat two invaders at once.
Although he has a big army, he has no chances with any of opponents.
That’s why he shouldn’t begin an open battle but use a trick.
Most of described below option you could do during the active pause.
First thing you should do is sending acourt spymasterto the province with theNorwegian king.
Agent should set up there aspy web connection.
Then murder enemy’skingwhat ends the war with Norway and your only problem remainsWilhelm.
Next step should be… sending all of your army to homes.
Cost of maintaining them is too high and sooner or laterHaroldwill be bankrupt.
After releasing him, kingdom starts generating incomes (screen above).
But it’s still to little gold: assassins are expensive (50 gold).
Luckily,Haroldhas a son without wife, which you should change quickly.
During choosing you should look at wed’s age (she must be an adult!)
and not an alliance, because no one will fight againstWilhelm.
And that’s why you should choose moneys as a just married gift.
The only one problem isWilhelm.
There is possibility that he’ll get the English crown first.
Of course, we can’t let that happen: assassinate him!
When theConqueroris dead, you have to wait in York for an English attack.
AlthoughHaroldhas bigger army, he’ll lose the battle.
Mainly because he had to cross the river.
Of course, you have to chase him and kill all people you’re free to.
It’ll make our further expansion easier.
If your forces are too small, you’ve got the option to hire mercenaries.
Next you just have to look after sieges and wait untilHaroldgives up.
But remember that castles are sieged only if there is more attackers than defenders.
When the war ends, Norway gains new lands and king can start thinking about further invasions.
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