


I then funnelled enough money to the Westphalians to allow them to keep the Hessians at bay. However, by placing a French militia unit on the bridge between Westphalia and Oldenburg, I was able to keep out the Danes whom, as allies, would not attack a French unit. Unfortunately, this was soon followed by the Danes and Hessians (both my allies) declaring war on Westphalia, forcing me to ellect to retain their alliances at the cost of Westphalia. The Danes overcame this difficulty, to my surprise and delight, by launching an amphibious attack on Oldenburg and conquering the duchy. The problem for Denmark was that Mecklenburg was a barrier to an invasion of Oldenburg by land. Later, with Denmark as an ally, I encouraged it to declare war on Oldenburg (Frisia) which was threatening my protectorate Westphalia (Cleves). For example, early in the French campaign after Bavaria becomes French (Rhineland Confederation) and Austria attacks Munich, the Wurtemburg army (French allies) successfully drives them off. In the latter, I have experienced events which I have not encountered with Vanilla. In the former, artillery explosions are more impressive and the battle smoke and musket discharges are stunning, almost recreating a true fog of war from a local commander's perspective unless there is a breeze blowing. The upside for me consists of the battle graphics and the interaction of the various factions. I have completed a Prussian campaign in Darthmod v.2.65 Epic+++ and am using it currently in a French campaign. 2K A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia.846 A Total War Saga: Fall of the Samurai.
