Byzantine empire computer games

Log in or Sign up. CivFanatics Forums. Tags: byzantinophilia. Anyone who is familiar with computer strategy games will more than likely be aware of the rather impressive prominence of the Byzantine Empire in such software in recent years. The Byzantine Empire has become so alluring an option to play as in strategy games because of what it comes to symbolize.

In this brief article I will present my own estimate as to just what it is picked as up by multinational players. The Byzantine Empire lasted for more than years, despite existing in a state of nearly endless warfare. Attacked by many sides, and torn apart by civil wars, it finally was ended in with the fall of Constantinople.

For most — or even all — of its existence it was a major power, and looked down upon other states. Having taken the mantle from Rome and Greek-Roman civilization, the Empire did come across often as a paradigm of arrogance and sybaritic attitude; and at times paid dearly for its open contempt of other powers.

In my mind the Byzantine Empire can be likened to a person who is estranged from their environment, proud and even schizoid personality-wise: even during the final siege of Constantinople there was an ongoing theological debate on a rather obscure point concerning metaphysical qualities, to do with the traits of angels… As strange or decadent as such a person — or state entity — may seem, it should also be noted that there is a certain mystical aura about them, and when that is coupled with the purple-born majesty of a former superstate the effect can easily become charming.

What better symbol of such an attitude than a prominent entity which fell from grace, yet during its year existence had been striving to be inward-looking and keep its distance from its neighbors?

Extreme introversion, esoteric thinking, a schizoid personality may all well be still largely frowned upon; yet I believe such traits will enjoy more acceptance as we move on to the next phase of our history as a species. Dachs , remember our old discussion on the schizoid byz empire?

Last edited: May 28, Explain the role that trade played in the wealth of the Byzantine Empire. Game Purchase Options This world history educational product is available for HTML5 browser play at our store and for tablets at one of the app stores below. For Online Play. Amazon Fire Tablet Play. Byzantine by inviting students to describe artifacts and hypothesize their use in the ancient Byzantine Empire.

Use the D-I-E lessons to record observations during game-play and to check their hypotheses for accuracy. It is a fun way to prepare and engage with content while playing Excavate! Byzantine culminates with a beautifully rendered scene that incorporates all excavated artifacts in an historically accurate scene. Use this scene combined with artifacts from the game to have your students answer a DBQ assignment that will demonstrate their learning.

Seterra supporters can use this as a base map when creating a custom quiz. Start adding your own quiz locations by clicking here: Create custom quiz. The Byzantine Empire blank. Sound On Review Restart Print. The game The Byzantine Empire blank is available in the following 3 languages:. The World. World: Continents. World: Continents and Oceans. World: Continents and Oceans Cartoon Version. World: Physical Features. G20 Member Countries, Leaders.

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Basic early forces consist of:. I have found that I really have to tailor my armies according to the combat style of the opposition.

Personally I try to mirror the style and composition of these factions when I'm in the west or east. So that usually means I effectively have three different regional army types plus an additional cavalry only army class.

Byzantine Western Army. Destroy the Turks as soon as you can preferably before the Mongols arrive. I've always found Venice to be a bigger threat and nuisance and consider them a priority target but I prefer going for a quick KO against the Turks before I make a substantial attack on Venice.

Advantages of early assault. After the Nomads are vanquished, if they have taken the southern Invasion route, the Middle Eastern factions are usually in pretty bad shape and can be easily defeated. Slightly longer if they took the northern route. You can then advance to Jerusalem, Yerevan and Baghdad. After these areas have been converted and pacified you can then take Egypt. Gaining the Egyptian cities gives your trade and economy a massive boost enabling you to expand your military forces.

At this point you can turn your attention to Europe as the eastern borders are secure freeing up a lot of troops and you now have an economy and income strong enough to support the larger and more powerful forces needed to push into Europe.

I find when I'm at this point in the game that I create 2 army groups one to advance from Eastern Europe and another which assembles at Alexandria and pushes along the North African coast. If I have a strong enough fleet a number of armies sail along the N.

African coast with the goal of quickly taking Tunis while another advances by land clearing enemy armies on the way. If Italy has not already been taken the African force sails from Tunis to Sicily and marches on Rome from the south taking the settlements in it's path while another army marches south from N. Italy and links up with them at Rome. They then push north to secure the alpine passes. Meanwhile the E. European force should have already taken Bran, Bucharest, Budapest and should have just taken Vienna.

By this point I should either have achieved my victory conditions or be within touching distance of them. Fly you fools Run to the hills. Diversionary Attacks: Behind the Lines. Here's how you can assemble a large group of elite master assassins. If I'm going to use this strategy I like upwards of 10 min experienced killers ready to go before the first Mongols arrive.

If you can build Assassins Guilds so much the better as your kill chances will increase as you will have better trained assassins. Also if you can recruit assassins in a city with a racing track they will receive a horse and will be able to move much further per turn.

If you have enough highly skilled assassins you can wipe out the entire family resulting in all Mongol armies being destroyed. Remember nomads come in waves, ignore the first Mongol faction destroyed message as more armies are coming. Unleash your assassins for each wave.