sargepeppa ,
Nobunaga Oda ,
stoic Hi, I only managed to complete as 1 star. I didn't upload the videoguide as video screen failed (ironic). Only have the screenshot of my status in Crimean war. I had put this mission on hold as I am re-doing all campaigns and challenges and upload them on my Youtube channel (i got to The birth of Empire)
But I am going to crack this filthy challenge. This is what I netted out so far:
1. this is a videogame. So it's not impossible, there are steps you need to take, upgrade gens and armies, princesses but eventually there is a theorical 3-star solution. So let's examine the clues
a. why the big mean generals ignore you? probably you should limit frontal fights with them (which deplete your health)
b. why every city got a Princess? this is very unusual. there must be an use for it
c. why the 3 cities have different levels
d. why the huge army only leaves 1 infantry unit to guard the cities just conquered
e. why each city has a temple ? healing opps for your damaged artillery
Also we know that 2 reinforcement waves will appear on turn 6 (NE) and 12 (N).
So this is my strategy:
1. Place Maria in the City you begin with (25% discount on cavalry)
2. Create 3 Mameluk cavalry units for your 3 cavalry generals (if you have a 4th, lucky you). Mameluks regen 56 health units for every unit they destroy. Work out the enemies with your crappy other cavalry and then finish them with your gens to keep their health close to max (600)
3. Max all your knowledge budget for Forced March cards
4. Once you conquer one city, destroy stables and industry to deprive the AI from spamming new units (which they do)
5. Place Ariel (princess for infantry discount) on City 2 (NW). But the city is LV 3, eventually new riflemen will not last the massive attack. Maybe i need to save more money to upgrade it to LV4 and spam grenadier
6. Place Louise (increase damage on units in 2 grids within the city) in the large Lv 5 city (i need to test, potentially is the other way around with Louise in NW city and Ariel in the South
7. So far i have been following the army attacking their rear end, conquering the N city which then i lose in a matter of turns; conquer the NW city and try to hold. My last attempt (when i got the 1 star) I rushed with Forced March Blucher and Murat to the Southern city which i occupy and defended (also building 1 fort)
I think i need to try going straight to the big city which is better protected and generated enough money to self support. I also need to try disbanding all unnecessary units to build more gold for forts and infantry reinforcements. Keep you posted
Anyone wants to add, share advices?
orphant annie
