Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-5262726-20150722204556/@comment-24696651-20150802132534

(My calculations were that the currently Imperials outnumber me 15:1, and the Stormcloaks 6:1 (I was originally outnumbered 25:1 by Imperials and 10:1 by Stormcloaks). Apologies if I wasn't clear enough.

It's fine, once I'm strong enough to take on Stormcloaks, it should be more focused on war. I can do any maths for you, if you want.)

Organise a large recruitment campaign, smearing the Stormcloaks. Promise a life of adventure, travel and excitment to soldiers, whilst also offering conquered lands and prestige. Increase taxes on the families of those who aren't soldiers, both to pressure them into becoming soldiers and to help support the army. Make sure that everyone and anyone can join, assuming they meet certain physical and skill requirements.

Start to stockpile some of the iron.

Give the crossbow plans to the smiths, and ask them to construct some enhanced Skyforge Steel crosbows for use by my soldiers. Also ask them to design a "carbine" model (one that can be used on horseback.)

Create some more guilds, for mages, jewellers, alchemists, and so on for most professions. Encourage children to join the guilds, and use it as a system of education in place of schools. Give them the necessary funding to get started.