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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | Characters in the [[Total War]] games represent one 'person' rather than a group of troops. They all appear on the campaign map and can move about and interact with other characters. How effective they are at their individual roles is controlled by | + | Characters in the [[Total War]] games represent one 'person' rather than a group of troops. They all appear on the campaign map and can move about and interact with other characters. How effective they are at their individual roles is controlled by attributes given by their [[traits]] and [[ancillaries]]. If you know how to manipulate the acquisition of good attributes for your characters you can improve your game play. |
| − | Generals are family members and appear in the | + | Generals are family members and appear in the family tree. If an army does not have a general with it, it is given a captain. A captain is not a permanent character and will disappear if the army merges with another or enters a settlement. Generals and captains are represented by an additional figure attached to the bodyguard unit in battles. A generals attributes effect their armies capabilities in battle. A captain can not have any attributes assigned to him. |
Characters have a limited life span and can die of old age, or if assassinated or killed in battle etc. | Characters have a limited life span and can die of old age, or if assassinated or killed in battle etc. | ||
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===Military Characters=== | ===Military Characters=== | ||
| − | *[[General]] | + | *[[General]] - appears on campaign and battle maps |
| + | *[[Captain]] - controls an army in the place of a general | ||
*[[Admiral]] - is not visible but is assigned to the lead ship of a fleet | *[[Admiral]] - is not visible but is assigned to the lead ship of a fleet | ||
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===Military Characters=== | ===Military Characters=== | ||
| − | *[[General]] | + | *[[General]] - appears on campaign and battle maps |
| + | *[[Captain]] - controls an army in the place of a general | ||
*[[Admiral]] - is not visible but is assigned to the lead ship of a fleet | *[[Admiral]] - is not visible but is assigned to the lead ship of a fleet | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:RTW Gameplay and Features]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:M2TW Gameplay and Features]] |
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Contents
Overview
Characters in the Total War games represent one 'person' rather than a group of troops. They all appear on the campaign map and can move about and interact with other characters. How effective they are at their individual roles is controlled by attributes given by their traits and ancillaries. If you know how to manipulate the acquisition of good attributes for your characters you can improve your game play.
Generals are family members and appear in the family tree. If an army does not have a general with it, it is given a captain. A captain is not a permanent character and will disappear if the army merges with another or enters a settlement. Generals and captains are represented by an additional figure attached to the bodyguard unit in battles. A generals attributes effect their armies capabilities in battle. A captain can not have any attributes assigned to him.
Characters have a limited life span and can die of old age, or if assassinated or killed in battle etc.
Characters in Rome Total War
Military Characters
- General - appears on campaign and battle maps
- Captain - controls an army in the place of a general
- Admiral - is not visible but is assigned to the lead ship of a fleet
Diplomatic Characters
- Diplomat - can bribe and make other negotiations
Other Characters
Characters in Medieval II Total War
Military Characters
- General - appears on campaign and battle maps
- Captain - controls an army in the place of a general
- Admiral - is not visible but is assigned to the lead ship of a fleet
Religious Characters
- -main article: Religion in Medieval 2
Diplomatic Characters
- Princess - appears on campaign map and can act as diplomat until married off
- Diplomat - can bribe and make other negotiations
