The next step is to attack the Ottomans early on in order to get cores for Byzantium to make them stronk. Start with Byzantium and other small countries without allies around you. As the ottomans how do i beat the Mamlukes Always have a otuhg time with these guys as the ottomans Showing 1-2 of 2 comments. I had a similar experience with my recent attempts at getting a Byzantium game off the ground. So, while waiting for the patch, I've decided to try Byzantium, and have found out a few things so far. If you're not an advanced player, you will get your ass handed to you within the first 10 years.
That's not the problem though since the Ottomans are disinclined to eat you up unless you are really asking for it. I guess it'll take me a century later to beat you as Byzantium. When they declared on you, use the Nobility to get a 40 tradition with hopefully 1 siege ability, 2 if you're lucky, have your entire sea in the straits and siege Edirne as soon as possible.
