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The Last Days of the Third Age mod Guide
By [32nd] Diamond63
This mod can be a bit hard to play so I will make a &my way of playing& guide.
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Introduction
The Last Days of the Third Age is mod for original M&B based on The Lord of the Rings lore. And it is the best mod for M&B. But don't expect to fight in epic battles from movie, because this mod has its own story.You can download it from here:For installation instructions, download manual from which can be found on moddb (follow previous link).
Playable characters
you can play as several races.Human, Elf, Dwarf, Orc, Uruk-Hai. Yes, you can be Orc, isn't that awesome?! That's just the beginning.
There are many factions in TLD. But there is only one War. Good guys versus Bad guys. Nothing between. GOOD FACTIONS:1. Gondor - The last defence between western lands and Mordor, ruled by Steward Denethor in the kingdom capital - Minas Tirith.2. Rohan - Kingdom of horse Lords, ruled by King Theoden, lord of the Golden Hall of Meduzeld.3. Dwarves - ruled by King under the Mountain Dain, lord of Erebor, set up under the Lonely Mountain.4. Mirkwood Elves - forest Elves ruled by King Thranduil, lord of Thranduil Halls5. Elves of Lothlorien - Elves living in protected forests of Lorien, ruled by Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel. 6. Elves of Imladris - High Elves of Rivendell, ruled by Lord Elrond. (they didn't make Rivendell in game, which really sucks doesn't it? :P)7. Kingdom of Dale - prosperous kingdom set up near Erebor, Ruled by King Bard, lord of Dale. 8. Beornings - mystical people, who can transform into wild animals if wanted. (not in game :P)EVIL FACTIONS:1. Mordor - ruled by Sauron, who is incapacited in game since he is only the Eye. His marionete is Mouth of Sauron. 2. Dol Guldur - Part of Mordor empire, ruled by Master Fulnir, servant of Barad-Dur.3. Isengard - Uruks bearing the White Hand of Saruman, powerfull wizard who reign from Tower of Orthanc.4. Harad - one of the kingdoms of men from the East who fight for Sauron.5. Khand 6. Rhun - Easterlings tribes fighting for Sauron.7. Moria - before great kingdom of Dwarves, now pit for hordes of goblins.8. Mount Gundabad - home of great Gundabad orcs (not so big in game though).9. Corsairs - Mercenary pirates from the South, serving Sauron.
New gameplay mechanics
This mod isn't just usual mod if you know what I mean. It adds so much more. RANKS:-This mod adds ranks. As you develop your character and do more quests, you get rank points. As you get more rank points, you level up your rank. But this only works with one faction at the time. If you want to level up your rank in other factions, you have to do quests and fights for them too. -Ranks are important
because you can recruit better troops when your rank is higher. Also you get more resource points and you can get some rewards from faction leaders. RESOURCES:-There is a bit difference between money in this game and money in original M&B. Here you have to gather resource points for every faction separately.
For example, if you are on Mordor territory, you will get Mordor resource points from trading and if you are on Isengard territory, you will get Isengard resource points. -This can be handy if you like to mix army types, because you pay wages for Mordor troops with Mordor money and for Isengard troops with Isengard money.INFLUENCE:-Beside rank points, you get influence points by doing quests. You can spend influence points to ask for rewards from faction leaders or to give orders to lords. SIEGES:-Sieges are different in this mod. You can't initiate sieges nor capture castles (except few that Mordor can take from Gondor). Castles are automatically destroyed after sieges except for few examples that I mentioned. -Factions will siege cities if their faction strenght is lowered below some point (usually 3000 points) You can contribute to lowering faction points by defeating enemy parties.-The higher faction strenght is, the more troops will that faction have (patrols, war parties, caravans, etc.)PERMANENT DEATH!:You can choose in TLD menu (camp screen) some gameplay tweaks. Amongst all, there is perma death option, for you or every other lord. It adds some weight to the game, but it is really funny when you beat some commander for the 15th time and he finally dies in battle then you can destroy his tomb :DFORMATIONS:Your troops won't charge as soon as they spawn, like in original M&B. They will form formation (infantry shieldwall or ranks, archers in front, cavalry on the right side). You can change formations by clicking some buttons, shortcuts are explained in manual you can download from moddb.There are many new things in this mod, these are, let's say, the most important.
Ranks, influence points and rewards (Part 1)
I've already explained basics of these three. As you rank up, you can get better rewards. Here's the list of rewards for every faction:Evil FactionsMordorRank 0: WormRank 1: SnagaRank 2: Backstabber of GorgorothCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Sentry of Cirit UngolOrc Brew, +1 to AthleticsRank 4: Slavedriver of UdunHeavy Mordor Sinister Warhorse, Armor:63 Speed:35 Maneuver:34 Charge:44 Hit Points:160 Requires Riding:4 Reward for Humans OnlyRank 5: Despoiler of DurthangHuge Warg, Armor:45 Speed:35 Maneuver:62 Charge:62 Hit Points:180 Requires Riding:5 Reward for Uruks OnlyRank 6: Watchman of MorannonMasters Whip, +1 to Trainer Recruits Tribal OrcsRank 7: Captain of Minas MorgulLordly Mordor Captain Armor, +46 Body Armor +24 Leg Armor Weight:30.0Rank 8: Commander of Barad-DurNazgul Sword, 2H Swing:50p Thrust:45p Speed:120 Reach:120 Weight 3.0 Bonus against Shields, Requires Strength:18Rank 9: Scourge of MankindWicked Helm, +50 Head Armor Weight:2.5 +1 to Ironflesh +1 to Prisoner Management +1 to Charisma when equippedDol GuldurRank 0: WormRank 1: SnagaRank 2: Backstabber of GorgorothCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Sentry of Cirit UngolOrc Brew, +1 to AthleticsRank 4: Slavedriver of UdunBalanced Mordor Banner, 2H Swing:23b Thrust:23b Speed:93 Reach:120 Weight:3.0 Cannot be used while mountedRank 5: Despoiler of DurthangNo rewardRank 6: Watchman of MorannonNo rewardRank 7: Captain of Minas MorgulMasters Whip, +1 to Trainer Recruits Tribal OrcsRank 8: Commander of Barad-DurSpider, Armor:30 Speed:50 Maneuver:75 Charge:25 Hit Points:60 Requires Riding:3 Reward for Orcs OnlyRank 9: Scourge of MankindWicked Helm, +50 Head Armor Weight:2.5 +1 to Ironflesh +1 to Prisoner Management +1 to Charisma when equippedUmbarRank 0: LandlubberRank 1: Deck HandRank 2: SailorCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: HarpoonerMaps of Middle Earth, +1 to PathfindingRank 4: ThroatcutterPoisoned Throwing Daggers, Damage:50c Speed:110 Max Ammo:10 Weight:3.5Rank 5: PlundererTough Corsair Raider Helm, +32 Head Armor Weight:2.0Rank 6: SailmasterFinwarisil, +1 to AgilityRank 7: Captain of UmbarMasterwork Umbar Pike, Polearm (no shield), Swing:21b Thrust:31p Speed:82 Reach:191 Requires Strength: 16 Cannot use while mountedRank 8: Commander of the Fleet: Lordly Corsair Heavy Raider Armor, +28 Body Armor + 14 Leg Armor Weight:21.0Rank 9: Grand Admiral of the Seas:
Trident of Sea Fury, Polearm (no shield), Swing:25c Thrust:35p Speed :94 Reach:166 Requires Strength:12 Cannot use while mountedRuhnRank 0: Plainsman of RuhnRank 1: Serf of RuhnRank 2: Warrior of RuhnCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Bull Warrior of RuhnGarlic, Weight:3.0 +1 to Wound Treatment Rank 4: Shieldbearer of RuhnTough Ruhn Chieftain Helm, +49 to Head Armor Weight:3.5Rank 5: Swordbearer of RuhnBalanced Rhun Sword, 1H Swing:35c Speed:95 Reach:89 Weight:2.8Rank 6: Horsemaster of RuhnMiddle Earth Herbarium, Weight:3.0 +1 to Wound TreatmentRank 7: Warlord of RuhnMasterwork Ruhn Great Sword, 2H Swing:45c Thrust:36p Speed:95 Reach:101 Weight:3.0Rank 8: Chief of the Steppe ClansLordly Ruhn Noble Armor, +36 to Body Armor +23 to Leg Armor Weight:24.0Rank 9: Kham?l's Right HandChampion Ruhn Heavy Horse, Armor:35 Speed:36 Maneuver:34 Charge:27 Hit Points:160 Requires Riding:6 Reward for Humans OnlyHaradRank 0: Initiate of the TribeRank 1: Adult of the TribeRank 2: Warrior of the TribeCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: LionslayerMaps of Middle Earth, +1 to PathfindingRank 4: SnakecharmerMasterwork Eagle Guard Bow, Damage:36c Accuracy:99 Speed:96 Weight:1.3 Cannot be used while mountedRank 5: Mumakil HandlerEvil Torque, +1 to Power StrikeRank 6: Black Snake GuardTulcarisil, +1 to StrengthRank 7: Captain of HarondorSword of the Great Serpent, 2H Swing:50p Thrust:45p Speed:120 Reach:120 Weight:3.0 Requiers Strength:18 Bonus against shields +1 to Power Strike when equippedRank 8: General of the Great DesertLordly Lion Guard Armor +8 Head Armor +36 Body Armor +14 Leg Armor Weight:20.0Rank 9: The Golden SerpentHarad Totem +1 to First Aid +1 to SurgeryKhandRank 0: Plainsman of KhandRank 1: Serf of KhandRank 2: Warrior of KhandCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Hawk Warrior of KhandSmith's Hammer, +1 to Weapon MasteryRank 4: Shieldbearer of KhandBalanced Khand Voulge, Polearm (No shield) Swing:41c Thrust:24p Speed:91 Reach:126 Weight:4.5 Cannot be used while mountedRank 5: Swordbearer of KhandEvil Torque, +1 to Power StrikeRank 6: Horsemaster of KhandTulcarisil, +1 to StrengthRank 7: Warlord of the VariagsLordly Khand Heavy Lamellar, +36 to Body Armor +18 to Leg Armor Weight:25.0Rank 8: Chief of the Variag ClansChampion Easterling Warhorse, Armor:46 Speed:38 Maneuver:36 Charge:37 Hit Points:135 Requires Riding:6 Reward for Humans OnlyRank 9: Legendary ConquerorKhand Sacrificial Knife, +1 to Leadership +1 to CharismaIsengardRank 0: RatRank 1: SnagaRank 2: CrankturnerCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: TreeburnerOrc Brew, +1 to AthleticsRank 4: WargfeederIsengard Crebain, +3 to Spotting Weight:5.0Rank 5: IronsmelterHuge Warg, Armor:45 Speed:35 Maneuver:62 Charge:62 Hit Points:180 Requires Riding:5 Reward for Uruks OnlyRank 6: ForgemasterEvil Torque, +1 to Power StrikeRank 7: Captain of OrthancSilmarillion, +1 to Leadership Weight:3.0Rank 8: Commander of LegionsLordly Uruk-Hai General Armor, +44 to Body Armor +23 to Leg Armor Weight 30.0 +1 to Charisma when equippedRank 9: White Right Hand of the WizardMine, +1 to Tactics +2 to Engineering Weight:5.0MoriaRank 0: MaggotRank 1: SnagaRank 2: Tunnel RatCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Cave ForagerOrc Brew, +1 to to AthleticsRank 4: Plunderer of the MinesTough Moria Orc Shield, Hit Points:393 Resistance:5 Size:40 Speed:96 Weight:3.0Rank 5: Despoiler of the HallsHuge Warg, Armor:45 Speed:35 Maneuver:62 Charge:62 Hit Points:180 Requires Riding:5 Reward for Uruks OnlyRank 6: DwarfbaneFinwarisil, +1 to AgilityRank 7: Goblin WarlordMasterwork Orc Double Handed Axe, 2H Swing 45c Speed:91 Reach:84 Bonus against shields, Can't be used to block, Cannot be used while mountedRank 8: Goblin ChiefLordly Moria Orc Heavy Mail, +29 Body Armor +17 Leg Armor Weight:24.0 Can only be used by OrcsRank 9: Terror from the DeepMoria Poisoned Arrows, Damage:11 Max Ammo:40 Weight:3.0GundabadRank 0: TurdRank 1: SnagaRank 2: Tunnel RatCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Cave ForagerOrc Brew, +1 to AthleticsRank 4: Plunderer of the HillsGundabad Flying Axes, Damage:46c Speed 103 Max Ammo:5 Bonus against shieldsRank 5: Despoiler of the MountainsHuge Warg, Armor:45 Speed:35 Maneuver:62 Charge:62 Hit Points:180 Requires Riding:5 Reward for Uruks OnlyRank 6: DwarfbaneMasters Whip, +1 to Trainer Recruits Tribal OrcsRank 7: Wargrider WarlordLordly Wargrider Helm, +31 Head Armor Weight:1.5 Less wargs upkeep when equippedRank 8: Great GoblinLordly Gundabad Orc Heavy Armor, +26 Body Armor +14 Leg Armor Weight:24.0 Can only be used by OrcsRank 9: Pillager of the NorthTough Angmar Shield, Hit Points:1683 Resistance:24 Size:40 Speed:96 Weight:4.0
Ranks, influence points and rewards (Part 2)
DunlandRank 0: PupRank 1: DogRank 2: WardogCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: WolfGarlic, +1 to Wound TreatmentRank 4: Strong WolfTough Dunnish Shield Hit Points:583 Resistance:7 Size:90 Speed:82 Weight:2.0Rank 5: Dire WolfEvil Torque, +1 to Power StrikeRank 6: Great WolfBalanced Dunnish Pike, Polearm Swing:19b Thrust:29p Speed:88 Reach:205 Weight:3.0 Cannot be used while mountedRank 7: Wolfpack LeaderLordly Dun Tall War Helm, +41 to Head Armor Weight:3.0Rank 8: Chief of the ClansLordly Dun Chief Armor, +8 to Head Armor +31 to Body Armor +19 to Leg Armor Weight:26.0Rank 9: Freca's AvengerMasterwork Dunland Chieftain Sword, 1H Swing:38c Thrust:29p Speed:141 Reach:98 Weight:1.3 Less Dunnish upkeed when equippedGood Factions
GondorRank 0: Commoner of GondorRank 1: Soldier of GondorRank 2: Sergeant of GondorCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Knight of GondorAthelas Plant, +1 to First AidRank 4: Tower Guard of GondorLordly Gondor Hunter, Armor:27 Speed:40 Maneuver:36 Charge:18 Hit Points:255 Requires Riding:3Rank 5: Citadel Knight of GondorTough Tower Knight Armor, +49 to Body Armor +19 to Leg Armor Weight:25.0Rank 6: Steward's Guard of GondorTulcarisil, +1 to StrengthRank 7: Captain of GondorSilmarillion, +1 to Leadership Weight:3.0Rank 8: Champion of GondorSword of Westernesse, 1H Swing:40p Thrust:30p Speed:130 Reach:100 Weight:1.3 Requires Strength:15 Bonus against shields +1 to Power Strike when equippedRank 9: Hero of GondorHorn of Gondor, +1 Leadership +1 CharismaRohanRank 0: Ceorl, Commoner of RohanRank 1: Thain, Servant of RohanRank 2: Léod, Freeman of RohanCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Rohir, Rider of RohanMaps of Middle Earth, +1 to PathfindingRank 4: Scyldbora, Shieldbearer of RohanOn the Fall of Gondolin, +1 to TacticsRank 5: Swéordbora, Swordbearer of RohanBalanced Rohan Lance with Horse Banner, Polearm Thrust:38p Speed:93 Reach:217 Weight:3.0Rank 6: Frumgar, First Spear of RohanSword of Eorl, 1H Swing:40p Thrust:30p Speed:120 Reach:92 Requires Strength:12 Bonus againt shieldsRank 7: Bealdoraed, Master Adviser of RohanSaddle of Thengel, +1 to Riding SkillRank 8: Eorl, Nobleman of RohanTough Rohan Royal Armor, +48 to Body Armor +19 to Leg Armor Weight:20.0 Requires Strength:15Rank 9: Haleth, Hero of RohanMearh Stallion, Armor:60 Speed:45 Maneuver:40 Charge:40 Hit Points:180 Requires Riding:2LothlorienRank 0: Sador, Faithful to LorienRank 1: Tauron, Forester of LorienRank 2: Mifaron, Grey Hunter of LorienLembas, +30 to Party Morale Weight:1.5 Food Units:30Rank 3: Thindirith, Grey Guard of LorienAthelas Plant, +1 to First AidRank 4: Thangyl, Shieldbearer of LorienElven Amulet, +1 to Power DrawRank 5: Maglagyl, Swordbearer of LorienNoldorin Bow, Damage:36p Accuracy:99 Speed:83 Weight:1.5 Requires Power Draw:3Rank 6: Tiribrannon, Warden of LorienSilmarillion, +1 to Leadership Weight:3.0Rank 7: Glaurchir, Grandmaster of LorienMasterwork Galadhrim Sword, 2h/1H Swing:38c Thrust:38p Speed:126 Reach:103 Weight:2.5Rank 8: Galadh?r, Radiant Lord of LorienLordly Lorien Royal Armor, +51 to Body Armor +23 to Leg Armor Weight:19.0Rank 9: Thalion, Hero of LorienLight of Galadriel, +1 to Persuasion +1 to LeadershipImladrisRank 0: Háno, Brother of ImladrisRank 1: Macar, Warrior of ImladrisRank 2: Macar, Warrior of ImladrisLembas, +30 to Party Morale Weight:1.5 Food Units:30Rank 3: Luin?collo, Blue Cloak of ImladrisAthelas Plant, +1 to First AidRank 4: Turmacolindo, Shieldbearer of ImladrisElven Amulet, +1 to Power DrawRank 5: Langocolindo, Swordbearer of ImladrisMiruvor Flask, +1 to AthlethicsRank 6: Aráto, Champion of ImladrisFinwarisil, +1 to AgilityRank 7: Hesto, Captain of ImladrisChampion Imladris Steed, Armor:46 Speed:40 Maneuver:38 Charge:32 Hit Points:135 Requires Riding:6Rank 8: Runando, Redeemer of ImladrisArathorn's Sword, 2H/1H Swing:40p Thrust:30p Speed:110 Reach:120 Weight:2.0 Requires Strength:15 Bonus agaist shieldsRank 9: Callo, Hero of ImladrisRivendell Decorated Armor, +2 to Head Armor +50 to Body Armor +20 to Leg Armor Weight:12.0 Requires Strength:15Mirkwood ElvesRank 0: Sador, Faithful to GreenwoodRank 1: Tauron, Forester of GreenwoodRank 2: Hirfaron, Master Hunter of GreenwoodLembas, +30 to Party Morale Weight:1.5 Food Units:30Rank 3: Calendirith, Green Guard of GreenwoodAthelas Plant, +1 to First AidRank 4: Thangyl, Shieldbearer of GreenwoodElven Amulet, +1 to Power DrawRank 5: Maglagyl, Swordbearer of GreenwoodOn the Fall of Gondolin, +1 to TacticsRank 6: Tiribrannon, Warden of GreenwoodFinwarisil, +1 to AgilityRank 7: Pengherdir, Bowmaster of GreenwoodMirkwood Banner, 2H Swing:25b Thrust:40p Speed:101 Reach:120 Weight:3.0 Cannot be used while mountedRank 8: Armagor, Royal Swordsman of GreenwoodRoyal Woodelf Armor, +3 to Head Armor +50 to Body Armor +16 to Leg Armor Weight:20.0Rank 9: Thalion, Hero of GreenwoodGreenwood Relic Sword, 2H Swing:50p Thrust:45p Speed:120 Reach:120 Weight:3.0 Requires Strength:18 Bonus against shieldsBeorningsRank 0: Forest CubRank 1: Forest TrackerRank 2: Forest HunterCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Forest RangerAthelas Plant, +1 to First AidRank 4: Forest ShieldbearerTough Hunting Gloves +7 to Body Armor +1 to Power Draw when equippedRank 5: Forest AxebearerTough Woodmen Shield Hit Points:633 Resistance:13 Size:60 Speed:116 Weight:3.0Rank 6: Forest BearMiddle Earth Herbarium, Weight:3.0 +1 to Wound TreatmentRank 7: Forest Great BearMasterwork Woodman's Staff, Polearm Swing:25b Thrust:25b Speed:105 Reach:104 Weight:2.0Rank 8: Forest GiantLordly Beorning Chieftain's Tunic, +30 to Body Armor +21 to Body Armor Weight:18.0 Less Beorning upkeep when equippedRank 9: Hero of the ForestsBear Axe, Polearm (No shield) Swing:65c Speed:110 Reach:71 Weight:6.0 Bonus against shields Cannot be used while mountedDaleRank 0: Commoner of DaleRank 1: Freeman of DaleRank 2: Soldier of DaleCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Boatman of DaleGarlic, Weight:3.0 +1 to Wound Treatment Rank 4: Shieldbearer of DaleSpirited Dale Warhorse, Armor:45 Speed:37 Maneuver:35 Charge:24 Hit Points:135 Requires Riding:4Rank 5: Swordbearer of DaleOn the Fall of Gondolin, +1 to TacticsRank 6: Barding, Archer of DaleMiddle Earth Herbarium, Weight:3.0 +1 to Wound TreatmentRank 7: Captain of DaleMasterwork Marchwarden Sword, 1H Swing:46c Thrust:29p Speed:99 Reach:95 Weight:1.3Rank 8: Lake Master of DaleLordly Esgaroth Noble Gorget, +10 to Head Armor +44 to Body Armor +21 to Leg Armor Weight:22.0Rank 9: Hero of DaleBow of Bard, Damage:32p Accuracy:99 Speed:95 Weight:1.5 Requires Power Draw:5EreborRank 0: Dwarven GreenbeardRank 1: Dwarven MinerRank 2: Dwarven WarriorCooking Cauldron, +20 to Party Morale Weight:3.0Rank 3: Dwarven LongbeardSmith's Hammer, +1 to Weapon MasteryRank 4: Dwarven AxeMithril Dwarwen Shield, Hit points:800 Resistance:28 Size:60 Speed:82 Weight:3.0Rank 5: Dwarven Master AxeOn the Fall of Gondolin, +1 to TacticsRank 6: Dwarven GreybeardTulcarisil, +1 to StrengthRank 7: Dwarven CaptainLordly Dwarwen Scale over Mail, +8 to Head Armor +46 to Body Armor +19 to Leg Armor Weight:18.0 Can Only be used by Dwarfs Rank 8: Dwarven ChiefDwarf Sharp Axe, Polearm (No shield) Swing:55p Speed:83 Reach:102 Weight:6.0 Bonus against shields Cannot be used while mountedRank 9: Hero of the HallsLordly Dwarf King Helm, +56 to Head Armor Weight:2.0
Playing as Good
If you new to the mod, you
should play as Good. It is a lot easier because some of the good factions items are just overpowered.I recommend you to play as Elf. Elves are, in my opinion, the easiest race to play with. Their archers mostly kill nearly everything before they even get to you. And if they do, you have solid infantry to protect you. And they aren't pressured by any faction at the beginning. I like Dwarves the most, but they are kinda harder to play with because you must fight without horse.For example, playing Elves of Lothlorien is rather easy. At start, there is no war, war starts when you reach level 8. So there aren't any enemy to bother you. Do some quests, level up and when war starts, you will mostly fight against Moria and Mt. Gundabad, and they are easy to beat. As you
eliminate those factions it will get harder and harder to fight, because there comes Isengard and Mordor eventually. The trick about Mordor is that if you fight on their starting ground (area on the right side of the Anduin river, everything from the Argonath to the right) Your troops will be randomly attacked by Nazguls on fellbeasts. You can't see them, but you can hear them screaming. Your troops will start panicking and stop fighting for few seconds. They can easily wipe out half of your army if you don't win quickly. I believe that if you have higher intelligence, you are able to resist Nazguls scream.Playing as Gondor or Rohan can be difficult at start, because they are heavily attacked by Mordor and Isengard. Also, Isengard is foe to be feared. Their armies can easily beat Rohan cavalry, because Uruks move in shield wall formation, and they have deadly armours. Orcs are, on the other hand, easy to kill, but as I said, they have Nazguls help. Playing as Dwarves and Dale is similar. They mostly work together. At the beginning, they are fighting against Rhun, which is pretty easy, considering that Rhun is mostly based on light cavalry and infantry without armour. If you fight Harad, be extremely carefull, they have really good army, especially Eagle Guards and Lion Guards.
Playing as Evil
Playing as evil character can be really hard. I don't have much experience in it. I started playing as Mordor Orc few days ago. At first it is nightmare. No good weapon, no money, no food, you have to run from everything that comes after you.Then it becomes easier. You can have lots of orcs. For every orc you take, you get 2/3rd more party size. So you can have 100 in no time. But they are weak as hell. I charged Prince Imrahils party of 16 men with my 70 and barely won that. Because I had only upgraded orcs. And he had Tower Guard Swordsmen, really hard. Also, be carefull when you win a big battle. You will probably end up with few soldiers, which makes you easy prey for deserters. It can be pain in the a*s. Especially if that deserts are Eatle Guards. In sieges NEVER
charge with first wave, you will die instantly. Orc armours and weapons are s*it compared to good factions weapons. That is, until you get your rewards from faction leaders. Then you will destroy everthing on your path. I believe most people play orcs because of the spider you get from Dol Guldur leader. Pretty powerfull mount. So, conclusion for this part is: stay away from fights at the beginning, gather ranks and inluence, take equipment from rewards, and you can always kill some elves to take their shields :DI will update this part later, when I finish playing as Orc.
Traits are also new addition to this game. You get traits randomly, by doing everything harder than normally. For example, I destroyed few burial grounds and got trait &Despoiler&. It gives me 2 influence with Mordor a week. There are many traits, just google it.I like Berseker trait, it allows you to heal yourself once per battle.This part will also be updated when I find out more.
Conclusion
I hope this guide will help you to better understand mechanics of TLD. I will update this guide regularly, so please send me feedback, so I could know what do you want to know.
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