Rome II General Info Thread

[Ninja_Khorin]

Egypt

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“Legacy, independence, power.”

Ptolemaic Egypt has close cultural ties to the Hellenistic world, while maintaining many Egyptian traditions. Founded by Ptolemy in 305BC following the death of Alexander the Great, it has become a centre of culture and trade under the influence of its Macedonian rulers.

A general under Alexander, Ptolemy was appointed to govern Egypt after his king’s sudden demise. With Alexander’s empire fragmenting, Ptolemy declared his independence, securing Egypt against his power-grabbing rival generals during the Wars of the Successors (322 – 275BC).

Embracing Egyptian religion and customs, the Ptolemies have since made themselves Pharaohs, continuing the long engineering tradition of great temple and monument building. Greek culture and learning are actively encouraged however, and an upper class of Greco-Egyptians has emerged. But things are not always harmonious; with Greek units garrisoned and veterans settling throughout the territory, the privileges of Greek citizens have led to frequent and bloody uprisings by the indigenous people.

The intermingling of Greek and Egyptian fighting styles provides the Ptolemaic Pharaohs with a military that is both advanced and balanced, yet still honours the role of the champion commander. Making great use of spear and pike, their forces are further diversified with skilled swordsmen, scythed chariots, and more exotic units such as African war elephants. Egypt's position on the Mediterranean Sea also requires a substantial navy to protect its colonial and trade interests.

While Alexandria has become a beacon of civilisation and learning, its rulers are power-hungry opportunists. This new dynasty may yet expand its territory and influence further – perhaps to unify the Greek-speaking peoples? Or west, to carry out Alexander's threatened conquest of Carthage?

As a Successor Kingdom, Ptolemaic Egypt is progressive and forward-looking. They are skilled statesmen and academics, and their naval prowess is unquestioned. However, as a recently established dynasty on foreign soil, the native Egyptians will take some convincing as to the value of their new rulers…

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[Franke]

Just as many here already expected.

I'm glad that Parthians made it in as important anti-Roman counterweight in the east, but still hope that Seleucids will get in via DLC (Or in one of those "Super-Duper-Special Editions they offer when releasing the game).

[okiN]

Seriously? Ptolemaics instead of Seleucids? I have to say I'm surprised by that one.

I really hope they don't look like they're from 1500 BC this time. Unit in the screen seems better than the old ones anyway.

[Turboflex]

Im sure they will be adding lots of new factions and playable units via DLC. They added 3 or 4 factions (plus unit packs for existing) for STW2  and just to vanilla era campaign, not counting the 2 era expansions, over a year. Since I don't expect a new TW game for like 3-4 years (cuz of warhammer) they'll just keep adding as long as people are still playing this one.

[Oberyn]

Seriously? Ptolemaics instead of Seleucids? I have to say I'm surprised by that one.

I really hope they don't look like they're from 1500 BC this time. Unit in the screen seems better than the old ones anyway.

Hope you got some salt for that hat .

[okiN]

Joke's on you, I don't wear hats.

I'm really surprised, though, as it seems to me Seleucids would have been much more essential. I guess they might have reasoned that the Ptolemaics will let them bring in a bit more exotic flavor.

[Vovka]

still do not see the Russian

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[Tovi]

Cuz they don't exist...

[Turboflex]

That was back when Russians were still Turks.

[Leesin]

still do not see the Russian

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As mentioned Rus did not exist, its only inhabitants were Slavs, Alans and Ostrogoths during those times and probably not a large number of them that far into what we now call Russian territory.

[Korgoth]

You should update the OP with all the highlights of the Info.

I canne  wait man! I canne wait!

[Korgoth]

Faction reveal number 4. The Iceni.

http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Total_War:_Rome_II_-_Iceni_Faction

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The Britons are looking cool but seriously that picture lack variety in the unit. They all look the same to me.

[okiN]

From the looks of it they have different hair colours, different hair lengths, different facial hair, different jewelry, different woad patterns, different trousers, different shields and different shield patterns. What more do you expect, exactly?

[[ptx]]

Different hairstyles?

[Havoco]

I'm sry, but if they lose the sword and shield in that picture they'd look more like football fanatics then barbarians.