Talk:The Rebellion of Melus/@comment-31462314-20190607015823

I beat this in approx 2 hours real time (3 in game cause times is on 1.5 speed). Since you have a population of 200, it is not a good idea to attack Bari without maxing out your pop. I suggest walling up the gold mines near the south-east from where you attack Bari, you can even build a Stables or Siege Workshop there. Use your ports to generate ships and take out Bari's south-western ports and the military units and barracks there. Being Michael to the green village in the north so that they switch sides to yours as well. Use fishing ships to maximize food production. And set your rally points wisely so that you have a quick response force at all times. The AI will sometimes try to siege your town in the west, and if your town in the centre isnt protected by walls, they might even take out the only castle you have with rams and cavaliers.