Campaign Title : "The David Saga #1 - Ascension of a King"
Date submitted : 9-4-98
# of scenarios : 4
Difficulty level : Moderate
Description
Ancient wisdom and mythology are but a few of the literary gems contained in the Old Testament. Accounts of bronze age battles, court intrigues and military heroism also fill its pages. The first and second books of Samuel in particular are loaded with military histories that lend themselves well to AOE campaigns scenarios. These books tell of the exploits of David of Bethlehem, a young shepherd who eventually becomes one of the great military commanders and kings of the Old Testament.
The David Saga #1 campaign, based on the first book of Samuel, covers David's humble beginnings as a shepherd (you actually get to "herd" gazelle!), through his first skirmishes and battles with the Philistines to the period of his renegade existence in the wilderness. Built around a coming-of-age storyline you, as David, will battle lions, fight the mighty Goliath, go on exciting raids against the enemy Philistines and build your reputation as a military commander and civic leader.
There are plenty of puzzles to solve, unique missions to fulfill and meaningful civ building in these scenarios. In building this campaign, careful attention was paid game balance, terrain map and story. If you like a little of everything AOE has to offer, check this one out.
