I suggest you to watch the positions of each faction and the suggested strategy before choosing a faction
This guide will try to explain the faction starter positions and the strategies in order to expand your empire. In the third and last moment, you should conquest Rome, while trying to maintain your settlements due to rebellions and low public order In the second moment, your main goal should be the conquest of the weakest factions near you, so you can strong your position against possible attacks. In the first one, you should quickly upgrade your settlements (population growth) and also conquer near rebel settlements to expand your empire. The game can be separated in three crucial moments. The second mode are the battles, where using the correct unit in the correct moment is the key. Your main objective here is get the best profit possible and get the best technologies quickly. The first one is the management of your cities across the map. Rome: Total War is a strategy game with two separated (but fundamental) modes.
