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Attacked From All Sides

2010-03-09T16:59:49Z

Amitakartok: /* Quick Way */

{{Infobox Levels
|Level = Attacked From All Sides
|Image = attacked.jpg
|Mode = [[Singleplayer]]
|Players = 4
|Heads = 2
|VOK = 3
|Ally = Red, Yellow, & Green
|Difficulty = Intermediate
}}

==Starting Speech==

''"In my vision I have again seen the Angel of Death. I shall find it and use it against my enemies."''

==Setting==

Your [[Reincarnation Site]] is in a Vale with sea North and South, overlooked from the East by cliffs of the [[Matak]] plateau, and by rugged hills to the West which separate you from the [[Dakini]] base. Across the sea, the [[Chumara]] have their base on a large island within easy reach by boat from North or South.

'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Dakini]], [[Chumara]], [[Matak]]

'''Worship Objects:'''

{| cellspacing="3" align="center"
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Item'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Shots'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Spell/Effect'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Follower Count'''
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 1
| [[Angel of Death]]
| align="center" | 5
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 1
| [[Landbridge]], [[Earthquake]]
| align="center" | 6
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Firestorm]]
| align="center" |
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Magical Shield]]
| align="center" |
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Flatten]]
| align="center" |
|-
|}

==Strategy==

You need to be prepared for attacks by boat from the [[Chumara]], whose [[Shaman]] brings [[Spy|Spies]], [[Preacher]]s, [[Warrior]]s and [[Firewarrior]]s often with [[Magical Shield]]; the [[Matak]] who [[flatten]] the land from above to break your [[hut]]s and encroach upon your land; and the [[Dakini]] [[Shaman]] who comes with a small raiding party through the rugged hills. Later the [[Dakini]] send a few [[balloon]]s.

This is a hard level to defend, and you have to be prepared for losses, especially as the Dakini shaman will try to get close and cast Firestorm on your huts. If she's out of mana, she'll try to Lightning your shaman instead. If you use the below strategy to quickly take hold of the plateau, be advised: if you capture a balloon but leave it unmanned, the Dakini will frequently steal it back. Other than that, once you get a Balloon Hut and Firewarrior Training Hut up, you have practically won the level as none of the other tribes will use firewarriors.

==Quick Way==

A quick way to make progress on this level is to charge [[landbridge]] from the start, building [[hut]]s to give you some [[mana]]. Using [[landbridge]] you smooth the path up to the [[Matak]] plateau and quickly build a [[Temple]] on top. Convert every Matak you can then charge Flatten and cut off the plateau from the lower areas. The Chumara will stop attacking you but the Dakini will switch over to balloons. Next, worship the Stone Head nearby to get an Angel of Death; let it loose on the Dakini. That leaves the passive Chumara as your only target.

==Rushing the Dakini==

It is possible to [[rush]] the [[Dakini]] by gathering all your starting [[followers]] and quickly heading over to their tribe while [[convert]]ing as much [[wildmen]] as you can without stopping. Kill their [[shaman]] as quickly as possible with [[blasts]] to ensure she does not [[convert]] too many [[wildmen]]. There are quite a few [[wildmen]] on their base that you can [[convert]] while instructing your [[brave]]s to fight the [[Dakini]]. Once the [[Dakini]] is dead it will make the level a whole lot easier. Just make sure you build up quickly as by this time the [[Chumara]] will start sending a few people by [[boat]] with [[Magical Shield]]. Still makes the level a whole lot easier without the [[Dakini]].

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Attacked From All Sides

2010-03-09T16:58:48Z

Amitakartok: /* Strategy */

{{Infobox Levels
|Level = Attacked From All Sides
|Image = attacked.jpg
|Mode = [[Singleplayer]]
|Players = 4
|Heads = 2
|VOK = 3
|Ally = Red, Yellow, & Green
|Difficulty = Intermediate
}}

==Starting Speech==

''"In my vision I have again seen the Angel of Death. I shall find it and use it against my enemies."''

==Setting==

Your [[Reincarnation Site]] is in a Vale with sea North and South, overlooked from the East by cliffs of the [[Matak]] plateau, and by rugged hills to the West which separate you from the [[Dakini]] base. Across the sea, the [[Chumara]] have their base on a large island within easy reach by boat from North or South.

'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Dakini]], [[Chumara]], [[Matak]]

'''Worship Objects:'''

{| cellspacing="3" align="center"
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Item'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Shots'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Spell/Effect'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Follower Count'''
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 1
| [[Angel of Death]]
| align="center" | 5
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 1
| [[Landbridge]], [[Earthquake]]
| align="center" | 6
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Firestorm]]
| align="center" |
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Magical Shield]]
| align="center" |
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Flatten]]
| align="center" |
|-
|}

==Strategy==

You need to be prepared for attacks by boat from the [[Chumara]], whose [[Shaman]] brings [[Spy|Spies]], [[Preacher]]s, [[Warrior]]s and [[Firewarrior]]s often with [[Magical Shield]]; the [[Matak]] who [[flatten]] the land from above to break your [[hut]]s and encroach upon your land; and the [[Dakini]] [[Shaman]] who comes with a small raiding party through the rugged hills. Later the [[Dakini]] send a few [[balloon]]s.

This is a hard level to defend, and you have to be prepared for losses, especially as the Dakini shaman will try to get close and cast Firestorm on your huts. If she's out of mana, she'll try to Lightning your shaman instead. If you use the below strategy to quickly take hold of the plateau, be advised: if you capture a balloon but leave it unmanned, the Dakini will frequently steal it back. Other than that, once you get a Balloon Hut and Firewarrior Training Hut up, you have practically won the level as none of the other tribes will use firewarriors.

==Quick Way==

A quick way to make progress on this level is to charge [[landbridge]] from the start, building [[hut]]s to give you some [[mana]]. Using [[landbridge]] you smooth the path up to the [[Matak]] plateau and quickly build a [[Temple]] on top. Convert every Matak you can then charge Flatten and cut off the plateau from the lower areas. The Chumara will stop attacking you but the Dakini will switch over to balloons.

==Rushing the Dakini==

It is possible to [[rush]] the [[Dakini]] by gathering all your starting [[followers]] and quickly heading over to their tribe while [[convert]]ing as much [[wildmen]] as you can without stopping. Kill their [[shaman]] as quickly as possible with [[blasts]] to ensure she does not [[convert]] too many [[wildmen]]. There are quite a few [[wildmen]] on their base that you can [[convert]] while instructing your [[brave]]s to fight the [[Dakini]]. Once the [[Dakini]] is dead it will make the level a whole lot easier. Just make sure you build up quickly as by this time the [[Chumara]] will start sending a few people by [[boat]] with [[Magical Shield]]. Still makes the level a whole lot easier without the [[Dakini]].

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Attacked From All Sides

2010-03-09T16:47:22Z

Amitakartok: /* Quick Way */

{{Infobox Levels
|Level = Attacked From All Sides
|Image = attacked.jpg
|Mode = [[Singleplayer]]
|Players = 4
|Heads = 2
|VOK = 3
|Ally = Red, Yellow, & Green
|Difficulty = Intermediate
}}

==Starting Speech==

''"In my vision I have again seen the Angel of Death. I shall find it and use it against my enemies."''

==Setting==

Your [[Reincarnation Site]] is in a Vale with sea North and South, overlooked from the East by cliffs of the [[Matak]] plateau, and by rugged hills to the West which separate you from the [[Dakini]] base. Across the sea, the [[Chumara]] have their base on a large island within easy reach by boat from North or South.

'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Dakini]], [[Chumara]], [[Matak]]

'''Worship Objects:'''

{| cellspacing="3" align="center"
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Item'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Shots'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Spell/Effect'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Follower Count'''
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 1
| [[Angel of Death]]
| align="center" | 5
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 1
| [[Landbridge]], [[Earthquake]]
| align="center" | 6
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Firestorm]]
| align="center" |
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Magical Shield]]
| align="center" |
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Flatten]]
| align="center" |
|-
|}

==Strategy==

You need to be prepared for attacks by boat from the [[Chumara]], whose [[Shaman]] brings [[Spy|Spies]], [[Preacher]]s, [[Warrior]]s and [[Firewarrior]]s often with [[Magical Shield]]; the [[Matak]] who [[flatten]] the land from above to break your [[hut]]s and encroach upon your land; and the [[Dakini]] [[Shaman]] who comes with a small raiding party through the rugged hills. Later the [[Dakini]] send a few [[balloon]]s.

This is a hard level to defend, and you have to be prepared for losses.

==Quick Way==

A quick way to make progress on this level is to charge [[landbridge]] from the start, building [[hut]]s to give you some [[mana]]. Using [[landbridge]] you smooth the path up to the [[Matak]] plateau and quickly build a [[Temple]] on top. Convert every Matak you can then charge Flatten and cut off the plateau from the lower areas. The Chumara will stop attacking you but the Dakini will switch over to balloons.

==Rushing the Dakini==

It is possible to [[rush]] the [[Dakini]] by gathering all your starting [[followers]] and quickly heading over to their tribe while [[convert]]ing as much [[wildmen]] as you can without stopping. Kill their [[shaman]] as quickly as possible with [[blasts]] to ensure she does not [[convert]] too many [[wildmen]]. There are quite a few [[wildmen]] on their base that you can [[convert]] while instructing your [[brave]]s to fight the [[Dakini]]. Once the [[Dakini]] is dead it will make the level a whole lot easier. Just make sure you build up quickly as by this time the [[Chumara]] will start sending a few people by [[boat]] with [[Magical Shield]]. Still makes the level a whole lot easier without the [[Dakini]].

{{Nav_Levels}}

[[Category:The Beginning Levels]]

Balloon

2010-03-06T20:34:03Z

Amitakartok:

[[Image:Balloon.jpg|frame|left|Shaman and firewarrior flying on a balloon]]
Balloons are a form of transportation in [[Populous]]. The Balloon can hold only two units. They also assume the color of the [[Tribe]] or [[spy]] that inhabits the balloon. They also make units move more quickly and also enable them to move over water which is otherwise impossible which makes them more effective than [[Boat]]s in traveling. They also take up lesser amounts of [[Wood]] during construction. Opponents' Balloons can be captured if one of your followers is made to sit in their Balloon.

The Balloon also increases the [[Range]] of a [[Shaman]] and [[Firewarrior]], though [[preacher]]s have no effect in balloons. The Balloon also increases the defense of a unit but the [[Shaman]] is more suitable to damage from a [[Firewarrior]] while placed in a Balloon. Although the Balloon is effective against opponent units a simple [[swarm]] can make the followers dismount the Balloon immediately by either drowning them (If the balloon was over water) or making them run crazy when on land.

Mounting a Balloon with Firewarriors and casting Magic Shield makes them completely invulnerable which led to this tactic being banned from most multiplayer games because of it's unstoppable nature. Also, mounting a Balloon with at least one spy makes you able to fake the Balloon's ownership and foster war between allies (theoretically).

If no followers or a shaman is placed in the Balloon for certain duration of time Balloon will explode.
[[Image:Balloonhut.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Balloons are or can be constructed in a [[Balloon Hut]].]]

Boat

2010-03-06T20:17:08Z

Amitakartok: /* How to use a boat */

Boats are one of the two forms of transportation in Populous: The Beginning. Boats are constructed in the [[Boat Hut]] by your [[Brave]]'s and are used to navigate the otherwise impassable oceans of the world. A boat is capable of holding five followers at a time.<br>

== How to make boats ==
[[Image:Boat hut.jpg|frame|right|[[Brave]]s constructing a boat in the [[Boat hut]]]] To start producing Boats, send some [[Brave]]s into the [[Boat Hut]]. The Braves will then gather wood and begin construction. When a Boat is constructed, a [[Brave]] will then sail it to the shore next to the [[Boat Hut]]. <br>

== How to use a boat ==
To put a Follower in a Boat, select the Follower and left-click on the Boat. If you have more than one Boat, you can hold down the Ctrl key and left-click on each Boat in turn to put multiple Followers in them. To move a Boat, select the Boat or a Follower inside and left-click anywhere on the water. If you left-click on dry land, the Boat will beach but your Followers will not disembark, unless the followers are already embarked on the beach. Another way to make your Followers disembark, is to right-click on the Boat and left-click on the Disembark icon. Only [[Firewarrior]]s can attack from boats which makes them useful at intercepting preachers and Shamans before they land. If you are conducting a large-scale naval assault, stay clear of the enemy Shaman as a well-placed [[Swarm]] can forcibly eject followers from boats. Also, followers in boats under Magic Shield are completely invulnerable since being in a boat makes followers un-attackable with melee. Boats indicate ownership with colored sails but if a boat has at least one Spy, he can use the "false-flag" trick (for example, one Spy and four Firewarriors under allied colors hitting the Shaman can theoretically make it look like you are being backstabbed since sitting followers do not show their colors).
[[Image:Boat Army.jpg|frame|left|An army of 6 boats being led by the [[Shaman]]]]

Boat

2010-03-06T20:06:31Z

Amitakartok:

Combined Forces

2010-03-06T19:57:03Z

Amitakartok:

{{Infobox Levels
|Level = Combined Forces
|Image = combined_forces.png
|Mode = [[Singleplayer]]
|Players = 2
|Heads = 0
|VOK = 2
|Ally = N/A
|Difficulty = Beginner
}}

This is the forth level in [[Populous|Populous The Beginning]] and the first level where the enemy attacks you with an army and [[shaman]]. Three parts of this level are shown in the [[Rolling Demo]]. Also, a modified version is present in the demo called Eye of the Storm which has two Vaults: one Lightning, one Tornado and a Stone Head with Firestorm.

==Starting Speech==

''"We face a great threat. The Matak are massing against us. I need the power of Lightning to defeat them, but Preachers are guarding their Vault of Knowledge."''

==Setting==

This is the forth level in [[Populous]], you face the [[Matak]] tribe for the second time in [[Single Player]]. You start on a large island sharing with the [[Matak]] tribe. There is an attached circle of land which has a [[Vault of Knowledge]] on it and further away, a [[Stone Head]] giving you a taster session for [[Convert]].

Through the hills is a [[Vault of Knowledge]] guarded by several [[warrior]]s. Then there are two passages to the [[Matak]] settlement.

'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Matak]]

'''Worship Objects:'''

{| cellspacing="3" align="center"
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Item'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Shots'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Spell/Effect'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Follower Count'''
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 4
| [[Convert]]
| align="center" | 1
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Guard Tower]]
| align="center" |
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Lightning]]
| align="center" |
|-
|}

==Strategy==

First send your [[shaman]] to the [[Vault of Knowledge]] to claim the [[Guard Tower]], meanwhile send a [[brave]] to worship the nearby [[Stone Head]]. Once you have [[Guard Tower]] build it in the middle and then [[hut]]s around it. The enemy will come with small armys and strike your [[tower]]s or [[hut]]s with [[Lightning]].

You can preach the [[warrior]]s guarding the [[Vault of Knowledge]] then worship it with your [[shaman]]. Once you have it, send an army to kill the [[Matak]] settlement.

==Rushing==

It is possible to rush by gathering all your starting [[follower]]s, and [[rush]] the enemy. Try and stop them from building training huts and you should be able to win.

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Unseen Enemy

2010-03-06T19:53:21Z

Amitakartok:

{{Infobox Levels
|Level = Unseen Enemy
|Image = unseen_enemy.jpg
|Mode = [[Singleplayer]]
|Players = 2
|Heads = 1
|VOK = 1
|Ally = N/A
|Difficulty = Medium
}}

This is the seventh level in [[Populous|Populous The Beginning]] where you first gain the [[Invisibility]] spell. This level is also very similar to the [[Multiplayer]] level [[Eye of the Storm]].

==Starting Speech==

''"The Chumara will use the spell of Invisibility to attack us. Once again, I sense a Stone Head that contains a prize: the spell of Erode! Then, I will seize the power of Invisibility from their Vault of Knowledge."''

==Setting==

You start on a large long island with an outlet of land which leads to your [[Reincarnation Site]]. Pallerel to you is a similar island that belongs to the [[Chumara]] tribe. There are two easy paths that can connect the islands using one [[Landbridge]], they are either side of the islands. In the centre there is a small island with a [[Stone Head]] on it.

'''Enemy tribes:''' [[Chumara]]

'''Worship Objects:'''

{| cellspacing="3" align="center"
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Item'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Shots'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Spell/Effect'''
|style="background:#ffdead;"| '''Follower Count'''
|-
| [[Stone Head]]
| align="center" | 2
| [[Erode]]
| align="center" | 5
|-
| [[Vault of Knowledge]]
| align="center" |
| [[Invisibility]]
| align="center" |
|-
|}

==Strategy==

Start by sending your [[brave]]s to the middle of the island and star building a [[Guard Tower]]. On your way [[convert]] groups of [[wildmen]] and command them to build some [[hut]]s. Expand your settlement and train several [[preacher]]s. Send them over to the far right of the island so that they will preach hidden troops.

When the [[Chumara]] [[Shaman]] connects to your island follow the footprints to track the hidden enemy [[preacher]]s that are heading to your base. Once you have found them kill them. Contine the level as normal, when your ready to kill them train up to 10 [[preacher]]s and 10 [[warrior]]s. Kill their [[shaman]] first with [[lightning]] and then send your army to destory their village. The level should be fairly straight forward, later in the game they will cast [[landbridge]] on the far left of the island too, so watch out.

Both Shamans have their Circles of Reincarnation on the end of a long peninsula. If you are having trouble, worship the Stone Head and use Erode to cut off the enemy CoR from the mainland. This will put the Chumara Shaman out of the fight permanently. Don't however, Erode the CoR because reincarnation will bring it back above water.

==Quick Way==

The level can be completed in at least six minutes. First send your [[brave]]s to build a [[Guard Tower]] in reach of the other island that is closest to your [[Reincarnation Site]]. Build a [[temple]] while your [[shaman]] [[convert]]s [[wildmen]], make sure you charge [[landbridge]]. Once you have built your [[temple]] train several [[preacher]]s and build a couple of [[hut]]s. When you have [[landbridge]] cast it on the [[Chumara]] island and send your [[preacher]]s to their base. They should not have any of their own preachers yet. Use your [[shaman]] to blast the enemy [[brave]]s or the [[shaman]] around too.

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