is a bundle featuring the classic 2004 base game and its major expansion, Barbarian Invasion . It remains a hallmark of the series for its unique mix of turn-based empire management and real-time tactical battles. Getting Started
: Send out diplomats immediately to secure trade rights with neighboring factions. This is your primary early-game income source. rome-total-war-gold-edition
: When conquering foreign cities, demolish their native temples and build your own. Native buildings of a different culture cause public order penalties. is a bundle featuring the classic 2004 base
: Avoid over-upgrading farms in the mid-to-late game. High farm levels lead to rapid population growth, which causes squalor and public order issues that can lead to riots. rome-total-war-gold-edition
: You start as one of three Roman families: