

I didn't even start getting into the f2p or premium-play style - if you plan to use real money in the game, that can also have an effect on what civilization you should play! No matter what, there are some nations that excel at specific tasks and others that are generally good. Or maybe you want to choose a nation based on what your friends need (let's say if you play RoK with a couple of friends). Take your role in your Alliance for example - what do you plan to do, what should your main focus be? Do you want to choose one based on that? Of course, there are so many factors that determine what would make a good nation that it's not even funny. To tell you the truth, some will argue that there is such a thing as the best civilization in Rise of Kingdoms, although you will only start seeing a major difference in the endgame. Is there a best civilization in Rise of Kingdoms? No matter what nation you pick, you're going to do well if you just keep progressing at a steady pace and constantly upgrade your kingdom. It's actually a lot easier than you might think. If you're easily overwhelmed by everything I just mentioned, don't worry. Are you a casual player and want to pick based on looks, history, and the famous characters associated with it? Or are you a hardcore player, dedicated to picking the absolute best civilization for the early game, then switching to another one that excels at a specific task, and finally change once more for the late game? Well, my dear friend, that's all up to you. But wait - why does it matter which civilization I pick in Rise of Kingdoms?
