
After capturing Patavium, start stacking growth buildings on it – this city has a hefty growth modifier and will likely be your first huge city – triggering the Marian Reforms very early on. You should be able to take both of these cities with little actual struggle – your Hastati are superior to their Warbands and the difference between the quality of your infantry will only grow as the game progresses. Take the small rebel town to your northwest in your opening turns and siphon off troops from the garrisons of your cities to move north towards Patavium and Mediolanum. One of the easiest factions to start with. Part 1: Julii, Brutii, Scipii, Macedonia, Greek Cities, Egypt



While avoiding the step-by-step breakdown of every possible move, it does point out general targets and common issues you are likely to encounter. A brief overview of the general strategy/opening moves to aim towards for all playable factions.
