I have hundreds of hours of muscle memory of using slashing attacks I had to work out. Also low skills with a level 1 character that is meant to fight bandits -- so take it easy on me in part one. This is a fully completed campaign. ONLY MODS NEEDED: EAGLE RISING & FREELANCER (HE QUIT AND THIS WAS FOR 1.5.9, WHICH IS AN OLD GAME VERSION.) "Why are you out of formation?": Consider that in Mount and Blade, you usually start fighting bandits. In Freelancer, you're fighting high leveled enemies with almost no skills. The AI aren't real historical commanders. Unless you'd like to see me unconscious for a majority of the initial episode, that is how I have to fight. You have to remedy historical context with the realities of how the game or mod functions. And yes, the gladius is a stabbing weapon -- I also have over 5 completed campaigns where I'm used to slashing. I eventually adapt and do fine. It's also a low tier weapon since later gladius weapons end up slashing fine in the context of the mod. Hey everyone -- if you'd like to see more, please comment, leave a like and watch as much as possible. If you subscribe, remember to click on the bell and enable all notifications or you won't see all these videos. I'll upload one part daily until completion. Also please do consider supporting the channel by becoming a CZcams member or a Patreon member -- you can name a custom companion in here. In this initial episode, we'll use Freelancer to play as a single soldier. If you have any recommendations on this series and what may or should come next, join my server community in the video description.
@@theoverlordplayz8461 When I have some time to redo a few of the replays that were corrupted. I'll probably avoid doing cinematic battles for every fight so it's easier to put these out.
10:16 "Now we know what it feels to be a simple levy" -- Surreal. I laughed my heart off. Surreal, I smell a great series coming. Just gradually let Agrippa rise in ranks to greatness. Keep series more about Agrippa than campaign.
Freelancer mod needs to be in the native game hands down. It's such a good mod and the developer is constantly adding more to it and what not. Plus with the realistic combat mod makes it that much better, only issue is the last few men who never retreat chasing them down for an hour.
For the glory of Rome! Let the empire begin to truly thrive once more. Through blood, sweat, and perseverance. There shall be no quarter to the barbarians! No mercy to those who would see Rome undone!.
Please play more of the role in the army you are set in. example: sergeant says shield wall, you from up and shield wall. Sergeant says to charge, you charge with the group. If you're an archer you shoot when told or free fire when told and you stand where you're told to stand. Don't run around aimlessly looking at things. You aren't the commander anymore. You are a solider. Let us fully experience that role with you. We already know what its like to have you run around, destroy soldiers and control the battle. We haven't seen the true grit of the front lines yet. This is going to be an amazing series regardless! Super stoked! Thank you so much for blessing my eyes with this!
Okay, if you want me to fully experience the role with you, I'll spend most of my time unconscious on the battlefield. You have to reconcile the fact that the AI is BAD at commanding and it's why first waves are ALL dead. If you want me to really experience the game like a braindead AI, I'll quit the campaign after being 'killed' once. It's just not reasonable at all and it wouldn't be fun for me or for you as a viewer.
@@SurrealBeliefs I agree the AI are bad and the fact that the first waves end up dead. I think the rest is a matter of perspective. I think both are doable. I did not intend for this to attack your work or turn negative. I only intended to express my desire for this story. At the bottom line, after everyone's input, all that matters is your perspective and how you wish to tell the story. I've loved a lot of your stories and have faith you'll do amazing work again!
I frequently enlist in factions as a grunt soldier. Its a perspective i enjoy extremely, none of that "Commander and General" stuff, i want to be on the ground, in the thick of it, a common grunt. Plus the RP is pretty fun. ;)
When I saw your post about changing from AGOT to Rome I was like ah ok that’ll be coming some time next week probably and now I’ve just seen the first episode is today 👀👀
Starting off as a regular soldier has always been one of my favorite starts in any game. It’s why I love Chronicles of the Black Company so much, that view of one tiny cog in a vast machine is just so cool. Thank you for trying this start. For beginning goals I would say just don’t die. Obviously this is more common sense, but if you’re playing a character that has been found brotherhood with his fellow soldiers a good starter goal would be to rise in the ranks far enough where you are not only providing tactical support but also keeping everyone else alive. Midterm goals I’m not so sure about, but if this play through goes anything similar to how real life Agrippa did then you’ll be best friends with the current/future Emperor. Hell, I’ll be amazed if your first companion becomes the emperor, that would be hilarious. But if a superior makes a choice that your character considers is more hurting the Empire, than he would consider removing his superior and taking his place.
Fantastic comment! I'm glad you told me to not die -- I get that it's cool to march with the guys, but the AI isn't great at commanding and I'd be dead if I stayed with them the entire time.
Remember, stabbing with the gladius gets you a lot more damage than slicing or slashing it, but slashing it is also pretty effective in certain situations.
This video was super cool. The point blank javelin duel was like a tv show or something. Interesting to see you play as just a soldier. Excited to see more
At last, after waiting for years, someone made a series about from a common soldier to general, and literally fight for someone in the beginning! Can't wait for the coming episode!!!
Was going to post a joking comment about being a dishonourable roman fleeing from the melee...but...that throw was cash money. That boi turned his head for a whole second and you ruined his whole career, 10/10. Excited for this series.
Would love to see you rise through the ranks to become a loyal General of the empire, maybe a long term goal to see your faction consolidate the imperial lands and potentially expand throughout all of calradia
I had high expectations for this campaign since you talked about it and right off the start i can easily say this is going to be amazing, maybe one of your best campaigns, the mod seems to be really well made and on your side we know the quality is always good if not perfect, can't wait to see how it'll evolve 🤘🏻
Aurelian, Restitutor Orbis, started out as a lowly legionary. His mother had been a former slave, yet he rose to be one of the greatest emperors Rome had ever seen, bringing the empire back from the absolute brink of collapse. Anything is possible with this character.
imagine being a praetorian, being the highest honor and having the best armor and have years of experience and months of training. Only to get clapped by a levy
Surreal has the best bannerlord content i know of, somehow this guy can engage viewer in a mediocre freelancer battle, i was literally stunned and amazed. I wish my beloved Reformist would have your level of entertaining.
3:00 They need to add the ability to join an army as a soldier into the base game, I think it would be a cool campaign to play through. No managing inventory or wages. Just rising through the ranks of an army, and I think it would be a good way to get new people to M&B used to the gameplay without having to worry about everything else. And even for veteran players, I think that combined with the heir system, it would be an awesome campaign to play through and it would allow for many interesting stories to form throughout a campaign
I just love how in the middle of the battle of Crotors, two soldiers thought in the middle of the field flanked by each of the armies they belonged to. Looked and sounds like something from a myth of an old battle.
I have hundreds of hours of muscle memory of using slashing attacks I had to work out. Also low skills with a level 1 character that is meant to fight bandits -- so take it easy on me in part one. This is a fully completed campaign.
ONLY MODS NEEDED: EAGLE RISING & FREELANCER (HE QUIT AND THIS WAS FOR 1.5.9, WHICH IS AN OLD GAME VERSION.)
"Why are you out of formation?": Consider that in Mount and Blade, you usually start fighting bandits. In Freelancer, you're fighting high leveled enemies with almost no skills. The AI aren't real historical commanders. Unless you'd like to see me unconscious for a majority of the initial episode, that is how I have to fight. You have to remedy historical context with the realities of how the game or mod functions. And yes, the gladius is a stabbing weapon -- I also have over 5 completed campaigns where I'm used to slashing. I eventually adapt and do fine. It's also a low tier weapon since later gladius weapons end up slashing fine in the context of the mod.
Hey everyone -- if you'd like to see more, please comment, leave a like and watch as much as possible. If you subscribe, remember to click on the bell and enable all notifications or you won't see all these videos. I'll upload one part daily until completion. Also please do consider supporting the channel by becoming a CZcams member or a Patreon member -- you can name a custom companion in here. In this initial episode, we'll use Freelancer to play as a single soldier. If you have any recommendations on this series and what may or should come next, join my server community in the video description.
Are u still doing the Game of Throne camping
@@fooliotv4283 I'm waiting for more updates.
@@SurrealBeliefs when are gonna continue the konrad von carstien campaign on warhammer 2
@@theoverlordplayz8461 When I have some time to redo a few of the replays that were corrupted. I'll probably avoid doing cinematic battles for every fight so it's easier to put these out.
You know I waited the entire video to see what the ask for new gear button does I assume it adds that defence bonus or just a shop for legion gear.
I feel like his mid term goal would be to become a general of his own army
I recommend that in the discord
Oh yeah and great video
What about becoming a highway bandit ? this mods allows you to have your own hideout and stuff
Marcus had realistically survived better than Jon Snow in battle of bastard
10:16 "Now we know what it feels to be a simple levy" -- Surreal.
I laughed my heart off.
Surreal, I smell a great series coming. Just gradually let Agrippa rise in ranks to greatness. Keep series more about Agrippa than campaign.
“Hate is a place where a man who can't stand sadness goes” R.I.P
This is where the fun begins, just finished your vlandian campaign a minute ago.
One day. One day. The fourth servile war will come. The bringer of rain’s legacy will not be forgotten.
idk, this character is a peasant, not a slave,
Freelancer mod needs to be in the native game hands down. It's such a good mod and the developer is constantly adding more to it and what not. Plus with the realistic combat mod makes it that much better, only issue is the last few men who never retreat chasing them down for an hour.
Freelancer has officially discontinued the project sadly.
@@williamnelson9169 Someone else recently took up the freelancer mantle and is rebuilding it. It's called Freelancer Template.
@@williamnelson9169 there's another mod called serve as solider not as good but works
For the glory of Rome! Let the empire begin to truly thrive once more. Through blood, sweat, and perseverance. There shall be no quarter to the barbarians! No mercy to those who would see Rome undone!.
Commander: EVERYONE hold the high ground! Surreal, go run around and do a thing! lol
Alternative: I stand with them and you watch me doing nothing for like 5-10m while I wait for the enemy to get there.
@@SurrealBeliefs edit the the the video or get a camera mod,these usually come with speed enhancer.
Keep up the good work,I'm enjoying the series
i'm always sad when a bannerlord series ends but every next series is even better and this one is no exception. great work Matt
Thank you Alexander.
I really like that stabbing deals more damage to armoured enemies than just slashing in this mod. Very realistic.
I'd love if your “Legion” keeps winning battles, they'd get a reputation like the
Legio X Equestris (Julius Caesar's favorite and most elite legion)
Italy just won Eurovision, and the first Rome episode comes out the same minute? Coincidence, I think not!
Please play more of the role in the army you are set in. example: sergeant says shield wall, you from up and shield wall. Sergeant says to charge, you charge with the group. If you're an archer you shoot when told or free fire when told and you stand where you're told to stand. Don't run around aimlessly looking at things. You aren't the commander anymore. You are a solider. Let us fully experience that role with you. We already know what its like to have you run around, destroy soldiers and control the battle. We haven't seen the true grit of the front lines yet. This is going to be an amazing series regardless! Super stoked! Thank you so much for blessing my eyes with this!
Okay, if you want me to fully experience the role with you, I'll spend most of my time unconscious on the battlefield. You have to reconcile the fact that the AI is BAD at commanding and it's why first waves are ALL dead. If you want me to really experience the game like a braindead AI, I'll quit the campaign after being 'killed' once. It's just not reasonable at all and it wouldn't be fun for me or for you as a viewer.
@@SurrealBeliefs I agree the AI are bad and the fact that the first waves end up dead. I think the rest is a matter of perspective. I think both are doable. I did not intend for this to attack your work or turn negative. I only intended to express my desire for this story. At the bottom line, after everyone's input, all that matters is your perspective and how you wish to tell the story. I've loved a lot of your stories and have faith you'll do amazing work again!
21:00 anyone else see that horseman on the hills downslope get absolutely yeeted?
"You can't just throw tomatoes at them"
Me:Of course you can't 😂😂
Im excited for this playthrough!
The mustache gives a 10% boost to all attributes
U missed a zero
I frequently enlist in factions as a grunt soldier. Its a perspective i enjoy extremely, none of that "Commander and General" stuff, i want to be on the ground, in the thick of it, a common grunt. Plus the RP is pretty fun. ;)
Rp nerd 🤓
@@mccorkleee3375 Damn straight. ;)
@@mccorkleee3375 This game is literally a RPG
Oh look. Roman mod playthrough. *subscribed*
I love the concept of this playthrough. Being a common soldier makes this so much more exciting!
When I saw your post about changing from AGOT to Rome I was like ah ok that’ll be coming some time next week probably and now I’ve just seen the first episode is today 👀👀
Starting off as a regular soldier has always been one of my favorite starts in any game. It’s why I love Chronicles of the Black Company so much, that view of one tiny cog in a vast machine is just so cool. Thank you for trying this start.
For beginning goals I would say just don’t die. Obviously this is more common sense, but if you’re playing a character that has been found brotherhood with his fellow soldiers a good starter goal would be to rise in the ranks far enough where you are not only providing tactical support but also keeping everyone else alive. Midterm goals I’m not so sure about, but if this play through goes anything similar to how real life Agrippa did then you’ll be best friends with the current/future Emperor. Hell, I’ll be amazed if your first companion becomes the emperor, that would be hilarious. But if a superior makes a choice that your character considers is more hurting the Empire, than he would consider removing his superior and taking his place.
Fantastic comment! I'm glad you told me to not die -- I get that it's cool to march with the guys, but the AI isn't great at commanding and I'd be dead if I stayed with them the entire time.
@@SurrealBeliefs I understand that. It would be cool though if the AI shouted at you to get back in formation, that would be immersive.
“Look, what i know about combat and strategy in general… mustaches give you more power.” ~Sun Tzu
9:50 "Agrippa! Agrippa! Formation!"
- Imperial Sergeant
Ugh, don’t give credit to the stupid AI lol.
Remember, stabbing with the gladius gets you a lot more damage than slicing or slashing it, but slashing it is also pretty effective in certain situations.
New series!! Yayy
If mustaches are so powerful... Will Marcus grow one 😳
Bout to rewatch this series for like the 50th time lmaoo
Sameee
Yesss I couldn't wait for this
Can’t wait for the entire series!!! This is awesome! I love the Roman Empire!
The Pila flip from a melee to a thrown weapon is badass. Reminds me so much of something Brad Pitts Achilles would do in the movie Troy.
Amazing, you started this roman campaign right away.
It will be so good if you upload daily😍
I love seeing ya playing just a regular dude in the army, also love your videos the role playing aspect is always so fun and not over the top :)
This video was super cool. The point blank javelin duel was like a tv show or something. Interesting to see you play as just a soldier. Excited to see more
YESSSSS!!!
At last, after waiting for years, someone made a series about from a common soldier to general, and literally fight for someone in the beginning! Can't wait for the coming episode!!!
Yaaas.. Im so hyped!
Woaaaaah!!!!! Amazing! Another quality series!
Was going to post a joking comment about being a dishonourable roman fleeing from the melee...but...that throw was cash money. That boi turned his head for a whole second and you ruined his whole career, 10/10.
Excited for this series.
Looking forward to see more of this series, Ave Agrippa
Bruh the "we've been ordered to charge" (turns picks up jav) nah im going to stay here and throw these had me in hysterics.
the character break from being surprised and laughing is my favorite this was spectacular
This goal is to get paid! Don’t be a hero! Stay alive and get paid! Great playthrough. I will be following this one.
Thanks Dutch!
He we go😁😁
Would love to see you rise through the ranks to become a loyal General of the empire, maybe a long term goal to see your faction consolidate the imperial lands and potentially expand throughout all of calradia
I've always dreamed to have a mod like this, and better yet my favorite strategy CZcamsr is playing it!
I love this broooooo💪💪❤❤
I’ve been waiting for this on your channel 👍👍
Bro...not gonna lie probably your best video yet. I fucking loved this.
No one:
Surreal:Heey Neeerd!
I had high expectations for this campaign since you talked about it and right off the start i can easily say this is going to be amazing, maybe one of your best campaigns, the mod seems to be really well made and on your side we know the quality is always good if not perfect, can't wait to see how it'll evolve 🤘🏻
Aurelian, Restitutor Orbis, started out as a lowly legionary. His mother had been a former slave, yet he rose to be one of the greatest emperors Rome had ever seen, bringing the empire back from the absolute brink of collapse. Anything is possible with this character.
Here we go again 👌👌
This is an amazing new perspective. Looking forward to how this series evolves.
Still waiting for those adoption papers to get signed father I’ll do yard work lol 😂
imagine being a praetorian, being the highest honor and having the best armor and have years of experience and months of training. Only to get clapped by a levy
Quantity > quality
Surreal has the best bannerlord content i know of, somehow this guy can engage viewer in a mediocre freelancer battle, i was literally stunned and amazed. I wish my beloved Reformist would have your level of entertaining.
Raman empire faction + you = best video ever
Do you remember me from your twitch streams
The rise of a new emperor
Ah yes the rise of a new Caesar
Love the story, can't wait to hear more!
YES NEW CAMPAIGN
When he shield bashed and hot the one guy with the pilum , goddam was that ever a good play
I’m hyped for this series
Loving this new playthrough that shows you rising up in the ranks. Definitely gonna be a fav!
I love this he’s not just sitting up on a horse thats so boring i love that he’s actually in the action
3:00 They need to add the ability to join an army as a soldier into the base game, I think it would be a cool campaign to play through. No managing inventory or wages. Just rising through the ranks of an army, and I think it would be a good way to get new people to M&B used to the gameplay without having to worry about everything else. And even for veteran players, I think that combined with the heir system, it would be an awesome campaign to play through and it would allow for many interesting stories to form throughout a campaign
Right now, how to do it? I mean is there a mod to downloads to play as a single soldier?
Like the new approach of the gameplay
Had my like when he said, “ Are you not entertained.”
Make my day already mate
Love the ones where you join in as a regular and work up. Hard to find good videos like this
honestly, i love the fact that you can just join as a levy which is great for the early game.
Yes!! I was waiting for you to pick up this mod! ROMA ROMA ROMA!
Me watching the man admire the shield and view at 9:19 then poke 😂😂
when marcus gets agrippa you, you're done.
"Unless you study your agrippa"
Me after watching this:
"Which I have"
Just saw this. Excellent job as always. Can't wait to see the rest
"I feel like I could do better"
immediately praises AI's tactics
Both can be true.
Hell yeah just in time
Looking forward to the next episode. Lycaron is the capital of the Empire, but the civil war put it in the hands of another faction.
Your shield brothers are probably like "fights like hell but shit at gambling"
This is glorious
I really like how Surreal is switching up the beginning of the game which is usually grindy
AYEE JUST WOKE UP FROM MT NAP ANG THIS WOOOOO, THANK YOU SURREAL
Ok, very hyped.
When I saw this, I was immediately reminded of Arcade Knight’s M&B: Warband - Imperial Rome playthrough. Damn good series.
It is all about coop and brotherhood!
This feels like "A Legionaris life" great game
absolutely
@@theodoremawia5527 dang after a year i find someone who has played it
Wow! Awesome video! Very cool
4:57
Are you not entertained? - Maximus Aurelius ( Hopefully I spelled it right- )
I just love how in the middle of the battle of Crotors, two soldiers thought in the middle of the field flanked by each of the armies they belonged to. Looked and sounds like something from a myth of an old battle.
Glory for the one true emperor!
Wow, really enjoying the "levy experience" 😂 also always wonderful with a little Roman infantry action
Wow, i sure could have binge watch a full serie of that. Please make more!
Damn a new series already?? U really killing it
Lets gooo, really excited for this
As Italian, i just love all of this. Subscribed!
the last time i was this early, William Marshal just killed the king of the Vlandia and Finally have peace....
Still sad though....
This was awesome, I love the idea of the play through!