The Byzantine Empire Experience
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2 жыл бұрынTotal War: Medieval 2 is a lot of fun.
This is the ultimate experience playing as The Byzantine Empire in Total War: Medieval 2
Varangian Guard & Greek Firethrowers go BRRRRRRRR
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Credits
(The History of the Romans: Every Year) Created by EmperorTigerstar
Source: • The History of the Rom...
(362 | Loneliness) Created by Telepurte
Source: • 362 | Loneliness
Music provided by Epidemic Sounds
Songs used in Order of Appearance
Flouw - The Dark Ages
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Rise to Power
Fredrik Ekstrom - Fire Storm 1
Bonnie Grace - Deer Hunt
Jon Sumner - Colliding Stars
Jon Bjork - Treason
Hampus Naeselius - Vantage Point
Bonnie Grace - For Queen and Country
Dream Cave - Into the Inferno
Dream Cave - The Fiery Breath
Jon Bjork - An Ancient Myth
Bonnie Grace - Try to Catch Me
Edgar Hopp - The Triumph
Reynard Seidel - Judgement
Edgar Hopp - Last Fight for Freedom
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Aeternum
Mods used in this video for Medieval 2
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Custom Campaign Mod 2
PC SPECS
Case - NZXT H710i - ATX
GPU - EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC GAMING, 11GB GDDR6
PSU - EVGA 1000 GQ, 80+ GOLD 1000w
CPU - AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16 Core, 32 Thread Processor 4.7 GHz
CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X72 360mm - All-In-One RGB CPU Liquid Cooler
MOTHERBOARD - Aorus X570 AORUS MASTER
RAM - Corsair 163301 Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz
Corsair 163301 Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz
Memory - Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
Samsung SSD 860 QVO 4TB
Samsung SSD 970 PRO 1TB
Samsung SSD 970 PRO 1TB
Seagate Barracuda 3TB Internal Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda 4TB Internal Hard Drive
Operating System - Windows 10 Home
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@AlNaxes 2 жыл бұрын
I've never watched someone playing for this long (more than 30 mins). Great skills, and even better presentation abilities.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
@AlNaxes 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps Np bro, based content :)
@romanianturk2101 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps if you play eu4 in europe ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SCORCH EARTH AND PILLAGE VENICE. REMEMBER THAT. RAZE IF HORDE, DESTROY VENICE!!!
@shinodamasaru7945 2 жыл бұрын
Almost a day. That was spectacular fight. long live Byzantine
@emixam6947 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps This video was great! Quick question however, what was the name of the music you used towards the end (say, 27th-28th minute)
@rodrigoastinzatostado9766 2 жыл бұрын
"Lacks late period gunpowder" *Laughs in flammenwerfer*
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Greek firethrower goes *BRRRRRRR*
@JR-rv3xr 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5pgrLCIt7_YZ4k.html Thank me later flamer boy! Enjoy
@X3105i 2 жыл бұрын
Question do you get the Greek fire in medieval 2 definite edition or just on the crusade campaign?
@quint3ssent1a 2 жыл бұрын
Greek fire. Nothing else in the world burns like that.
@X3105i 2 жыл бұрын
@@thegamingwolf5612 Ah I see
@boywithcrackers3871 2 жыл бұрын
I mean this is the only faction that always make you drive onwards even in the late game. Usually when playing England or France it will just end after you conquered europe maybe jarusalem but in this playtrough you're basically everyones enemy and has the dream of restoring Rome.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Because we all want to restore what was lost!
@chocoman45 2 жыл бұрын
Its Roman restoration or bust.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
@PONTICUS WE WILL MAKE BYZANTIUM GREAT AGAIN!
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
@Son 0f Jack I can’t wait to start playing that magnificent mod in the future!
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
@@chocoman45 don’t forget to get rid of those fake ass HRE wannabes!
@MsPysoul 2 жыл бұрын
Byzantium is the prime example of "Loved by all, hated by all"
@jx_1132 2 ай бұрын
You mean betrayed by all.
@Teaspoon9205 2 жыл бұрын
My man actually kept going, even though he won the game. "I didn't hear no bell."
@VetjePerkele Жыл бұрын
It's world domination or nothing right?
@EasternChaffinch 7 ай бұрын
its all of rome or a loss
@epiclegion1040 2 жыл бұрын
"I found Rome a city of white and left it a city of purple."- Pilps 1202 A.D.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@zippyparakeet1074 Жыл бұрын
Lean city for the lean empire 💜💜💜
@Josethxz Жыл бұрын
Sparta is stronger than Romans
@GRAHAMICVS Жыл бұрын
@@Josethxz too bad the spartans got assraped tho
@empireofitalypsstimfromano5025 Жыл бұрын
@@Josethxz Sparta: *Uses 300 Hundred Spartans* Rome: Dosen't Send Slaves But Citizens More Free Than The Spartans Themselves That Got Training And Discipline The 300: Well Sh- *Gets Sent To The Shadow Realm*
@okey289 2 жыл бұрын
Finally, an excellent time to restore the glory of Rome 2 electric boogalo with help of pilpsarius
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
And by the help of Varangian Guards and Greek Firethrowers!
@appleciderhorror12 2 жыл бұрын
"Objection! Rome never fell, it just moved online" judge: sounds a bit fash but I'll allow it
@yes-par2983 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps and since you border denmark/scandinavia you now have a steady supply of varangians if the game worked that way.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
@@yes-par2983 that would be super cool if it did work that way!
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
@@appleciderhorror12 haha 😂
@JohnShepherd117 2 жыл бұрын
I like to imagine that at the end of the game all the Roman emperors who ruled during this campaign had statues built of them in Rome in a modern Roman Empire similar to the shogun 2 endings
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to think that too!
@idontlikerome2744 2 жыл бұрын
That would be glorious
@maarekstele2998 Жыл бұрын
And that its next to that building that had the statues of the seven kings of Rome
@theDoctorwitTardis 2 жыл бұрын
The first few turns felt like the Byzantines were putting the Avengers together
@dubuyajay9964 Жыл бұрын
"Have I told you about 'The Varangian Initiative?'"
@VarangianGuard13 Жыл бұрын
@@dubuyajay9964*Sits down* Alright, now you've got my attention.
@dubuyajay9964 Жыл бұрын
@VarangianGuard13 "Sure, we were originally going to use the Turks to make an arsenal. But I didn't put all my chips on them. I had a more radical and risky plan. It was an idea...The Varangian Initiative. Bring together a group of remarkable people."
@VarangianGuard13 11 ай бұрын
@@dubuyajay9964 *Gleefully sharpening axe* "I like where this is going, but do tell me more." *Stage whispers to other Varangians* "Guys, get the longship, I think that I like this plan."
@betrerolthorion3897 2 жыл бұрын
The feels in the intro tho :( Jokes aside, one of the best campaigns (imo) in both original and the Crusaders. You can either go cav heavy with nice horse archers or infantry heavy with armour piercing, that all not considering greek fire in Crusaders. It's amazing and it really feels like going from surviving in ruins to rebuilding an empire! Still watching the video, but I'm loving it as always, great job
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
If only they didn't fall, if only! And I agree, i've always had the most fun playing the Byzantines!
@Mr_D-o-proprio 2 жыл бұрын
Roma Invicta
@appleciderhorror12 2 жыл бұрын
Hammer and anvil except the anvil has flamethrowers
@millerthehunter3999 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps Really i always hated playing them outside of the Crusades dlc cuz they just werent well rounded enough and all the troops were lacking/slacking its not like i didnt fair well but unlike u i was always at war with everyone around me as the ai were always hostile to me no matter what and never allowed me to get more than trade rights and map info ur ais are pushovers compared to mine to bad they arent like the Seleucids in Rome TW absolute ba chads also noticed u had troops from the dlc so i assumed u modded them in
@robosoldier11 2 жыл бұрын
the Timurid/Mongol horde is just pure pain though. This is why you don't ally with them and instead crush them as soon as possible so they don't turn into THAT 23:09 like what have you done! Look at what you helped create!
@FeL_IX0592 2 жыл бұрын
The flamethrower really warms my heart and the enemies of the empire.
@carloreytansiongco8741 2 жыл бұрын
Historians: Only a strategic and economic genius could maintain a state in continuous total war. Emperor Pilps: mortgages entire cities to fund armies. Ignores interest accrued.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
WE WILL MAKE BYZANTIUM GREAT AGAIN!
@messiha666 2 жыл бұрын
Used to be a popular strat amongst Chad Emperors. Ignore the plebs, pay the soldiers. Can't kill all the barbarians otherwise
@hachibidelta4237 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps Rome*
@su1t0n11 2 жыл бұрын
Remember if they want their Money back, you can always invade them
@MK_ULTRA420 2 жыл бұрын
@@su1t0n11 Kicking out the bankers works every time. Would be bad if they had their own nation though.
@waratempire 2 жыл бұрын
That king snipe with a fireball had me creasing so hard 😂
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂
@BringDHouseDown 2 жыл бұрын
it was a sign from God that his goal was holy and just
@thatdudemetro6271 2 жыл бұрын
The eastern roman empire was really underpowered(excluding one or two units) in medieval 2, im glad that mods like 1212 exist.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely :D
@neutralfellow9736 2 жыл бұрын
SS and SSHIP mods for M2 make them far more interesting and stronger
@chadecvsavgvstvsgermanicvs1598 2 жыл бұрын
1100 too
@OperatorMax1993 2 жыл бұрын
agreed, Vanilla Medieval 2 literally felt so weak, and Melkor's M2 videos prove it no gunpowder, no pikes, roster feels incredibly small yet every other faction has a big roster, like why would CA do this to us Eastern Roman Empire enjoyers, and yeah i'm glad Stainless Steel and 1212 exist
@JR-rv3xr 2 жыл бұрын
Where would I find these mods and then how to install them, off the base standard game from Steam?
@BanditoBurrito 2 жыл бұрын
This game is classic. It actually feels like when you defeat an enemy army, or kill an important enemy character it has a huge impact on the map as a whole. They have to spend time licking their wounds and not replenishing doomstacks in 2 turns. Troop movement is slightly delayed and clunky like how a real unit would behave, including the AI. Fights somehow look more natural and real than the modern Total Wars.
@theDiReW0lf 2 жыл бұрын
I loved Rome 1 back in the day but never tried M2 until a few years ago. Haven’t touched another TW since because it’s simply a better game than any of the newer ones. Absolutely kills me that they changed so much of what made it great.
@malegria9641 26 күн бұрын
Idk, imo 3 kingdoms did a pretty good job with troop movements
@captainbooty2768 2 жыл бұрын
24:00 Random soldier:" Sir, they have us surrounded! " Their commander:" Good, that simplifies the problem. "
@L_Monke 2 жыл бұрын
10:13 I think this has to be the best feeling when your artillery pulls it of. I think, becouse this is how I lost my favourite chad heir. RIP my sweet little prince, name I long forgot.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
It truly is! So satisfying!
@TheHacknor 2 жыл бұрын
Even better when their own artillery takes out the general on the first salvo because he was standing in front of it
@Sython6 2 жыл бұрын
When the goalie scores a goal from the other side of the pitch.
@lt3746 2 жыл бұрын
“How dare you stand where he stood” -Me whenever someone tries to claim that the HRE is Western Rome
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!
@julbas2113 2 жыл бұрын
The fuck is HRE
@user-vu8ck7tq4v 2 жыл бұрын
If it's got to be someone it's france
@hannibalburgers477 2 жыл бұрын
Byzantium: The (Eastern) Roman Empire Latin Empire: The "Roman" "Empire" HRE: The "Holy" "Roman" "Empire" Ottomans: The Cursed Roman Empire Napoleonic France: The Based Roman Empire Russian Tzardom: The (Anti) Roman Empire The United States: Darius 2nd's Persia Edit: Russian Federation: Macedon Tyrants
@celticnoble5650 2 жыл бұрын
@@julbas2113 Abbreviation for the Holy Roman Empire.
@tarsicio2426 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sooo happy this game is still getting some attention these days. I've had so much fun with it over the years
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the greats! Back when CA cared about their games
@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps Before they were bought out too
@codyh9175 2 жыл бұрын
The time, level of editing, memes, and gameplay put into this is worthy of millions of subs imo
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@codyh9175 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps thank you! Not to inflate your ego too much but your fan interaction is top notch too
@Chancellor8432 2 жыл бұрын
In ago, Emperor Theodosius I was split the empire to be west and east. The west was destroy by Odoacer, make the east was alone. But today, the empire was restore to strong and great again with your help. Thank for your hard work. If we not have your help, the empire will be fallen.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
WE WILL MAKE BYZANTIUM GREAT AGAIN!
@beter21137 2 жыл бұрын
Time traveler: *Moves a chair * The time line: *Byzantine Empire and Turks become allies *
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂
@fairoboilawrence5287 2 жыл бұрын
Turks were Allies for a little while. The Byzantines even gave them a small piece of land to settle close by and the Turks took that land and then betrayed the Byzantines by taking more lands slowly. Then attacking villages and slowly slowly they destroyed it all. Of course the 4th crusade was what prevented Byzantines a solid Defense against them
@beter21137 2 жыл бұрын
@@fairoboilawrence5287 That was more of a: "If you keep paying me i will not attack you" More than being allies.
@fairoboilawrence5287 2 жыл бұрын
@@beter21137 From what i know they still payed. And the Turks like all Turkic empires. Betrayed and wanted more. The all of the world suffered for those mistakes and too this day we all still suffer
@theknightwiththen-wordpass7084 2 жыл бұрын
@@fairoboilawrence5287 The byzantine empire had been in decline since 1080 because of internal infighting,the 4th Crusade was just what caused a true fracture between the east and west and the acceleration of the Byzantine downfall.
@sethleoric2598 2 жыл бұрын
Papal States and Venice with Lightsabers out: "You are hereby declared a Heretic by the seat of Rome!" ERE: "I am the Rome!"
@lyonvensa 2 жыл бұрын
_Screams while spinning, kills Venice, kills Sicily, and after a bit, kills the Papal States_
@_d-- Жыл бұрын
Then Yoda/Milan shows up
@hunterharbach3317 2 жыл бұрын
The petting of the Hungary icon had me dying lol. The entire video had me belly laughing tho. Awesome, subscribed.
@idontlikerome2744 2 жыл бұрын
Romans playing off huns with money, just like the old days
@returrnfire9634 2 жыл бұрын
You've brought Peace , Freedom and justice to your new empire !
@floriwe 9 ай бұрын
New empire? Roma aeterna
@rellek4053 2 жыл бұрын
Props to the Rus for staying by your side til the end. Thanks, Kings.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
I might of bribed them a bit with threatened attacks 😅
@rellek4053 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps at least it worked
@svetchannel2998 2 жыл бұрын
Rus and roman brothers forever
@shanethompson3180 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps you get more with a kind word and a dagger to the throat, than with just a kind word lol
@captainvalourous6668 9 ай бұрын
Well it kinda fits since in our history the Rus provided the Byzantium an army of hardy northern mercenaries that later became the Varangian Guard.
@MKfoxbat 2 жыл бұрын
Managing to make this game look cinematic is an achievement in itself. Let alone how everything else is top tier levels
@josh8945 2 жыл бұрын
This made my day complete..I nearly shed a tear.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video!
@CommanderTavos99 2 жыл бұрын
This game was really way beyond its time! =')
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
It truly was!
@aminebentaleb6637 2 жыл бұрын
And still is
@CommanderTavos99 2 жыл бұрын
@@aminebentaleb6637 I still want so many mechanics of it back, like the way building your city worked, replenishment and recruitment u could move armies without a general, the kill animations were actually awesome!!... I just wish for a slight comfort rework, like movement in a battle and maaaybe a little graphical update + achievements
@PuellaMagiHomuraAkemi 2 жыл бұрын
@@CommanderTavos99 Its all simplified now with nonsense diplomacy and countless AI cheats
@theDiReW0lf 2 жыл бұрын
@@CommanderTavos99 Yeah it’s depressing how much they had RIGHT with it. I can’t even bother with newer TW’s because the appeal of better gfx wears off quick and I quickly realize I’d rather be playing M2.
@ironduke3780 2 жыл бұрын
The mad man have finally done it! Thanks for the vid! Justinian, Basil II, Heraclius, Alexios I Komnenos, Nikephoras II Phokas, Constantine XI Palaiologos, Trajan, Leo III and Constantine would be proud!
@lt3746 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget Maurice, he was a chad emperor as well
@ironduke3780 2 жыл бұрын
@@lt3746 Maurice was a competent emperor as well. Who can forgot the man who wrote the Strategikon.
@chaddusmaximus4938 2 жыл бұрын
@@ironduke3780 Phokas really had to throw all that progress into the chamber pot
@nicetas2344 2 жыл бұрын
@@chaddusmaximus4938 you mean Saint Nikephoros II Phokas?
@chaddusmaximus4938 2 жыл бұрын
@@nicetas2344 the other Phokas, the guy who usurped Maurice.
@gronndar 2 жыл бұрын
Stainless Steel late era with Byzantium is one of the most difficult yet satisfying campaigns. Set in after 4th crusade, you have fractured territory and powerful Latin Empire with full stacks patrolling around, Turks and Venetians and advancing Mongol horde closing in. It feels so good to recapture Constantinople and launch invasion to Italy. Also one of the best AAR was about Byzantium campaign just before siege of Constantinople. It was about the life of the emperor's son and his life in becoming the emperor. So cool about driving Ottomans back, retaking Holy Lands and retaking Italy.
@horserobloxgirl1656 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t like stainless steel mod because of how long it took for me to just get to 1300, I prefer vanilla enhanced mods
@gronndar 2 жыл бұрын
@@horserobloxgirl1656 also cavalry, even light is just too strong with their charges. Also population limit is way too high. Hard to get citadels
@Fallout3131 2 жыл бұрын
Editing was 10/10, you are good at keeping it interesting with sound bits and memes and things sprinkled around! Usually I don't watch long videos!
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video
@magnus75damkier 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job keeping the OG TW games community alive and entertained. Love your work. Also, how come the timurids were present so early in this?
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Gotta give love to the legends! And I’m using a mod where all the factions in the main campaign are all playable :D
@lt3746 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps which mod is that?
@zinswear6117 2 жыл бұрын
@@lt3746 He usually list the mods in the description. So it says the mod he is using is: Custom Campaign Mod 2
@Enkabard 2 жыл бұрын
@@lt3746 you dont need mod for that, just go into game folder \data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign, open text file descr_strat.txt and move factions from unplayable to playable
@ericbrito9223 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on restoring the Roman Empire!
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
WE WILL MAKE BYZANTIUM GREAT AGAIN!
@warlordofbritannia 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps *implying Byzantium wasn’t great regardless
@concept5631 Жыл бұрын
@@Pilps *implying that Byzantine isn't a modern concept and they didn't think of themselves as Roman
@revolutionishere Жыл бұрын
@@warlordofbritannia who tf is Byzantium? Her name is Rome.
@AllenorLP 2 жыл бұрын
This was the time Hans said to himself: "I need a Flammenwerfer, too"
@MrGod-nl7no 2 жыл бұрын
24:05 That should have been a heroic victory!
@ciaranobrien1666 2 жыл бұрын
Truly another work of Art
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you i really appreciate it! :)
@starmaker75 2 жыл бұрын
What people think of Byzantium Rome(which was the last 50 years : please help, I’m too weak What most of Byzantium history was like: *when the doom music kicks in*
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Varangian Guards and Greek Firethrowers go BRRRRRRRRRRRRR
@warlordofbritannia 2 жыл бұрын
Italy and Africa are no longer part of the Empire? Justinian will fix that What’s that? We lost basically all of our Asian provinces to the Persians? It’s ok, this kid of some African governor will get it back *and* the True Cross while he’s at it The seemingly all-conquering Arabs are threatening to take Constantinople? Leon the Iconoclast’s got that covered Balkans overrun by Bulgarians? Easy solution: Slay ‘em Seljuks took almost the entirety of Anatolia? Time for the Komneni Recovery. Jeez, the Byzantines even took back Constantinople and restored the Empire after the Venetians and Fourth Crusaders sacked it and tried to set up a Latin Empire. The only wonder is that their luck finally ran out when the House of Osman proved surprisingly stable and didn’t break into a bunch of civil wars like most other Turkish threats to Rome had done before
@AkkaAlbatros 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps well liquid fire goes more like woooosh
@darthplagueis13 2 жыл бұрын
Until the Venecians arrived at the scene. Though the norman franks that showed up to "help" the Byzantines out already did a good job tenderizing them.
@nickypenn5841 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine being Varangian Guards in this playthrough. "For Odi- I mean, *Jesus Christ,* who art in _Valhalla!"_ Imagine the song _Sabaton_ would make for them.
@historytank5673 2 жыл бұрын
AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!! CHARGING INTO THE FRAY!!!! FOR THEIR GOD! FOR THEIR MASTER!!! FOR THE GLORY OF A FORIGN NATION!!!
@ramudasanjuu Жыл бұрын
redditon is cringe
@concept5631 Жыл бұрын
@@ramudasanjuu ?
@ramudasanjuu Жыл бұрын
@@concept5631 Are you stupid?
@anadaere6861 Жыл бұрын
Jesus: HEY HEY... WATCH THIS *touches water, turns it into wine* Everyone: *Cheers* Jesus: Im not done, hand me the bread...
@liamhunter1197 2 жыл бұрын
An epic campaign with just the right amount of memes. I especially loved the interactions with poor hungary.
@mischaprudon3316 2 жыл бұрын
Me: *sees their weakness, no late game gunpowder units* "Hmmmm, mabye Pilps won't go gunpowder this time?" *26 min later* *gets to the part where he is burning down The Holy Roman Empire with flamethrower sticks* "I should have known better" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ShasOKais117 2 жыл бұрын
ERE when gunpowder exists: "Alexios? Get the Flamer. The Heavy Flamer."
@darkrazor6981 2 жыл бұрын
"Be cleansed by his holy light!"
@coltonbraddyllbrown 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't even started watching but I know a Pips video will be excellent
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Ayeeeee thank you!
@Anuojat Жыл бұрын
The bit about Alexandria was actually hilariously historically accurate as the independant minded people of Alexandrie had a very high rate "We got slaughtered by teh emperor last time, but that was like yesterday, so... its time to rebel again!"
@blebcat 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for actually listing all the details someone would want in your description. Great video!
@meffies857 2 жыл бұрын
Ah man I dont have anything to watch with my food. *refreshes youtube and sees that Pilps posted a 30 minute banger Me: oh hell yes
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your food and the video! :D
@goodbanter4427 2 жыл бұрын
Production quality keeps getting more insane with every new episode
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kind sir!
@myleskelly2950 2 жыл бұрын
Iv watch this like 5 times over the last few weeks and that into gives me chills each time and has inspired me to rebuild the roman empire in my own byzantine campaign for the first time in years! Great job pilps💪
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap five times?! I appreciate the dedication man, CLAIM WHAT IS RIGHTLY ROMES!!
@myleskelly2950 2 жыл бұрын
@@PilpsRoma Invicta
@not_fake_ninja4976 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you got those Greek Firethrowers in this video! I thought you would play the Byzantines in the Crusades campaign, but those firethrowers are fun to use in Vanilla, too.
@teal_m_101 2 жыл бұрын
The Byzantine Empire, basically Rome but add Greek and Christian which all = awesome.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
I love the history of The Byzantines!
@svetchannel2998 2 жыл бұрын
Byzantine is Rome
@anadaere6861 2 жыл бұрын
Basically Greece if the Trojans won
@randomcommenter5266 2 жыл бұрын
And losing half of their land
@godderific6443 2 жыл бұрын
Just as I watched your whole Mongol episode, this appears. Thank you for the perfect timing.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing!
@ivanthehighman177 2 жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the best videos you made, another one for me to watch many times. Love you Philps.
@davebowman9000 Жыл бұрын
Makes ones eye teary of such a glorious thing. Kinda wish you'd recorded everything so we could've witnessed every battle. Great work!
@legodude494 2 жыл бұрын
Man the intro, sad to see what was lost :( However happy to see it restored to nearly its former glory! It's a shame you couldn't get Gaul, Hispania or Britannia, but you finally got into Germania, something actual Rome never managed to hold onto! Would have also been cool if you'd managed to discover the new world and make Byzantine America XD Hungary deserves all the headpats for remaining your friend for so long when everyone else turned against you! For the Emperor and Empire!
@chriscormac231 2 жыл бұрын
honestly should've conquered everyone but hungary and use the money from them to buy out all their cities, let them be brought into the fold peacefully
@empireofprimordial3000 2 жыл бұрын
There once was a dream....and it was called Rome
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@Commodor221 2 жыл бұрын
This is what dreams are made of. I was in total awe and fully grasped by your editing. This could have been a movie for all i know.
@GimbalLocksOnly 2 жыл бұрын
These exp series are so emotional. I am so invested. Thanks, Pilps for simple, yet great content.
@DrHotWarLove 2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I see moving wojaks, I'm always afraid the animator is about to go on a killing spree. At least this time, it's digital.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂
@nicetas2344 2 жыл бұрын
Time to go into the nearest enemies worship place
@TheMiklos 2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, Justinian would be proud
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
FOR THE EMPEROR!
@TheMiklos 2 жыл бұрын
Hey @@Pilps! Are u planning on some republican run on FoTS? Thanks for responding
@diegovildosola8295 2 жыл бұрын
I love these videos. Also love the War hammer 40k voice line hahaha
@timesnewlogan2032 5 ай бұрын
And with that, the Emperor returned to Constantinople one more time. He entered the Church of the Holy Apostles, and placing his hand on the tomb of Justinian, whispered "You can rest now. It is done."
@joshscuttlemuffins5348 2 жыл бұрын
These videos just keep getting longer and longer..... I love it!
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
WE WILL MAKE BYZANTIUM GREAT AGAIN!
@paytonkraft7564 2 жыл бұрын
Old as these are some of these original total war games still look pretty amazing.
@Vyantic 15 күн бұрын
I can't believe i've been watching this for 30 mins and enjoying this much. Great presentation and cinematic takes, you have talent.
@itsadrowthing5489 7 ай бұрын
24:04 You KNOW that would be one for the history books.
@2SSSR2 2 жыл бұрын
Roma Gloriam... The intro was full of feels and it really explains why I love playing as Eastern Romans in Medieval Total War. Really great video, I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait for more. :) On the other note, when I play as ERE first thing I do is strike at the Turks. After 5 turns they die as I kill both their Sultan and his son and entire east is basically filled with rebels. ;)
@Dontiva 2 жыл бұрын
Your makin me want to redownload this and giving the Byzantines another shot! This was awsome.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Do it!! JUST DO IT!!
@sirguilhaume1964 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps the mod changes what in your campaigns?
@huanquocmanh416 2 жыл бұрын
@@sirguilhaume1964 pretty basic stuff Try stainless steel for a real byz
@sirguilhaume1964 2 жыл бұрын
@@huanquocmanh416 already have, looking for something different, i have the lord of rings, warhammer, 3k and stainless steel
@TheDion56 Жыл бұрын
18:46 I've rewatched this part so many times. It's beautiful.
@MirageNoir 2 жыл бұрын
Love your editing man! I watched the whole 33 minutes of the video without break. You've earned a subscriber!
@gamerz1172 2 жыл бұрын
The boldest move in this video was allying the turks
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
At least i pounded them eventually aha
@sosukeaizen7028 2 жыл бұрын
As an Orthodox Christian, this feels very welcoming :)
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
I glad i could do you justice!
@ItIsBlank. 7 ай бұрын
I feel the same haha you put it perfectly
@adrianafamilymember6427 7 ай бұрын
As a catholic, let us pray brother! (That one character from ICarly reference, gibby)
@orthodoxwarrior 5 ай бұрын
Amin ☦️☝️❤️
@savasolarov8424 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that was epic. I never have the patience to finish the long campaigns. This is inspiring. I am subscribed now.
@akostoth9389 Жыл бұрын
I love how cinematic the whole video is (including the memes xD), I LOVE IT!
@m0her_2 2 жыл бұрын
That was some truly epic campaign ! Thank you !!
@PPKinguin 2 жыл бұрын
Love the editing, you are great at what you do!
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@Ouroborosus 7 ай бұрын
I had once battle with timur in medieval total war 2, i prepared for this encounter hard, maintain many armies full of western heavy cavalery as HRE it cost everything. The day has come and we fought, chance for my victory was 1:3 but on battle map I succesed to destroy entire of timurids army, in the last seconds before my victory game has crashed... It was my last time I was playing mediaval2, I have such strong memories with this game, hundreds of hours spent like nothing, not even eu4 gave me such feelings as this game, not even rome total war.
@ElvenMetalhead 2 жыл бұрын
And to have achieved all that in the highest difficulty, BEFORE gunpowder was invented, all the while maintaining a wicked sense of meme humour. Quite fun to watch, nicely done Sir!
@kbzoncapo777 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, had so much fun watching! Belisarius would be very proud of you sir. Now if you'll excuse me, I have an empire to restore
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed it!
@paperclip181 2 жыл бұрын
your vids always get me so hyped to play medieval 2 again :)
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and do it! Conquer all for Byzantium!
@aravs48 2 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel. I have subbed immediately. That level of memes playing one of my favorite games, a thing of beauty. And those flamethrowers dear God.
@skush9146 2 жыл бұрын
I think this was the best total war video I've watched on youtube, I have like no attention span but I sat here and watched this without distraction, so good dude
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it
@thewanderingsamurai4923 2 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video! The amount of hard work and effort you put into these videos are insane! Much respect! Keep it up. I hope you continue to play this game! Maybe try big daddy scotland.
@danegerdane 2 жыл бұрын
By the grace of God, I absolutely love Medieval 2.
@teeheeteeheeish Жыл бұрын
England booing you from their island was hilarious to me
@KingOfStopMotion 10 ай бұрын
Hungary: "What are you doing with that army friend?" Pilps: "I'm sorry little one..."
@maxiano1230 2 жыл бұрын
This is... BEAUTIFUL!
@logvalrox3065 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, another total war pilps episode! Poggers as always.
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Aaaayyyyeee
@seanduffy3875 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic storytelling shags!
@henry6644 2 ай бұрын
This one video inspired me to become a huge Medieval history buff
@hectorastorga5536 2 жыл бұрын
Brooo very good video, I'm also playing a campaign with the Byzantine empire, they're awesome 👌🏻
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :)
@hectorastorga5536 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pilps how do you do to have so much money on campaign?
@tereninsecundus6084 2 жыл бұрын
BEFORE THE WATCH: Holy shit FINALLY. My favorite historical Empire ever, the honest old Byzantine legacy or Rome, the "Cool Romans" as I think of them as, and it's a "Experience" game too! I am so going to see this 3 times over :P Edit: So many lovely moments artillery-sniping a king, and holding against that many Timurids have got to be the apex!
@PSC4.1 2 жыл бұрын
That clip you used for the Turks and the Byzantine empire becoming allies always gets me, I have replayed it like 3 times now and I can't stop laughing.
@paulgielis6821 7 ай бұрын
Game: Nooo the Byzantine empire lacks gunpowder as a weakness Pilps: Haha Eastern Orthodox gun go boom
@alexandermain5102 2 жыл бұрын
A shame they never fixed the long/two handed bug . But I see pilps is just as Cultured ever ,playing the greatest empire possible.
@sineupp 2 жыл бұрын
their animations were crap, and that made them suck vs infantry, but in my experience two handers were still great against armored cav in a melee grind
@THEDUDE32967 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't been this early since those two wolf brothers started fighting over some hill
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Ho hooooooooo!!!
@snakeies66 2 жыл бұрын
great editing and choice of music, also great campaign. good job
@imacookie1217 2 жыл бұрын
I've never played Total War: Medieval 2 in my life but holy shit this was entertaining as hell. Good job bro
@MateuszBrzustowiczDziusteK 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this movie in the morning is a good example of well start of the day :D
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaye thank you!
@Mrwaffleman24 2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad someone’s playing total war medieval II. Brings back so many memories 🥲
@Pilps 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It truly is one of the greats!
@Mrwaffleman24 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome 🙏 also here’s a tip so get the ram at the door and put all the soldiers to the walls and when you brake open the door you can flood the city/castle instead of having to get your soldiers all the way to the door when you brake it.
@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mrwaffleman24 One of the best games I've ever played
@Mrwaffleman24 2 жыл бұрын
@Alan M J Same. I like it because I am not a huge Fantasy Fan I like more of the historical stuff.
@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mrwaffleman24 I even loved the expansion. They one of exception I have with fantasy is third age mod. I love that mod
@canbaydan 2 жыл бұрын
making a summary vid(not posting it as a series) is awesome thabk you for your excellent work
@albinkarlsson3061 Жыл бұрын
that was possibly the very best of editing and cinematic i have ever witnessed