38. The Assassins - Stronghold Crusader - Definitive Edition

Right then, gather 'round, ye beautiful lords and ladies! Welcome back to the channel. Today, we’re tackling the infamous Mission 38: "The Assassins", and let me tell ya, these three silly Sultans thought they had me proper cornered! They turned up to the party with a massive 20,000 gold each, hogging all the lovely green grass in the center of the map, while leaving your boy in the rocky northwest with a measly 7,000 gold. But they forgot one crucial thing, didn't they? They brought poets to a stone-throwing contest! 🪨💰 Watch how we completely turn this map upside down. First, we set up an absolute powerhouse of an economy. No food? No problem! We slapped down every single Stone Quarry and Iron Mine the canyon could hold, mining that rock like madmen and selling it off to buy raw flour and beer. The peasants were absolutely buzzing, the gold was overflowing, and the economy was booming! Defending it was a right laugh too. The AI tried to sneak up through the canyons, but we gave 'em the proper castle treatment: • The Single Lane of Doom: Locked down the main front with four massive, thick Round Towers packed to the brim with Crossbowmen and Archers. Absolute Swiss cheese maker! • The Moat Miracle: Dug a lovely bit of water across two of the three entrances. Those sneaky enemy Assassins tried to climb the walls, but they ended up just splashing about in the puddle like lost ducks, getting picked off by crossbow bolts! 🎯🦆 Once the defense was airtight, it was time for proper vengeance. We parked a cheeky Trebuchet right on their doorstep, smashed the first Sultan’s fancy circular towers to rubble, and sent our own lads, a sneaky pack of Assassins, right up the stairs to take his head! And for the grand finale? We didn't just win; we humiliated 'em. We massed a staggering, unstoppable army of 300+ Horse Archers and Assassins. We rode down that canyon like a thundering herd, turned the oasis into a complete firing squad, and wiped out the last two Sultans before they could even finish their poetry! 🐎🏹 If you enjoyed watching these Sultans get absolutely schooled by pure industry and horse archery, smash that Like button, leave a comment with your favorite defensive tactic, and Subscribe for more Stronghold Crusader dominance! #StrongholdCrusader #StrongholdCrusaderDefinitive Edition #Stronghold #RTSGames #PCGaming #StrategyGames #GamingWalkthrough #HorseArchers #CastleSim #RetroGaming