Total War Rome II - Caesar in Gaul Game Guide

Caesar in Gaul is the first large DLC for Rome II: Total War. Unlike in the original game, this time you do not have to conquer the entire antic world. You may choose to play as Julius Caesar or as a leader of one of the major barbaric tribes: the Arverni, the Suebi, and the Nervii, through a military campaign the stake of which being domination over the land of Gaul. This guide to Rome II: Caesar in Gaul is intended for players who have played out at least one campaign in the original game and are acquainted with the major gameplay rules. It focuses on the differences between the base game and the add-on, and also gives numerous tips on effective use of new gameplay mechanics. The new campaign is not only more demanding, but also more dynamic. The guide intends to help players find themselves in this new reality and spare them possibly unpleasant surprises, which could lead them to having to load previously saved game or even restart the entire campaign. The text describes in detail all newly added factions and suggests the decisions that you should make as soon as the game proper starts. The guide also contains many tips, which you may find helpful especially when fighting against the toughest opponents.

The guide to Rome II: Caesar in Gaul contains:

list of changes introduced in the add-on
general tips on all aspects of gameplay
recommended ways of province development and army building
characteristics of playable factions
suggested first steps in the campaign