HitTheGroundWal posted...
Local ones were what I was attempting but there was no luck, somewhere bigger might work better since local is so small.
Seems I have Scotland and England due to the people saying to try 1066.
Alright, managed the earl of fife. I'm not being totally outnumbered, but I do need help.
What is the difference in troops? If it's like 2-1, it's not unwinnable. Remember to use terrain to your advantage. Mountains, forests, and hills all convey a bonus to the defending army. Crossing a river puts a penalty on the attacker. Some commanders specialize in certain terrain types, and I could be wrong, but I think fighting on forts conveys some bonus. Given that you are outnumbered, the enemy is likely to attack your troops if you are adjacent to them, meaning you can easily bait them into a trap.
Another thing to consider is that any amphibious invasions have a disadvantage; when they make landfall, they will be 1/2 morale, meaning you can score a major success attacking them as they land. Be aware, however, that overseas allies may not have access to ships to convey their troops to your land to help. Shouldn't be a major problem in 1066, but it still depends on the ally (you can't actually check their ships in their character portrait, so you may have to manually look at their coastal holdings to see if they have docks). Mercenaries, on the other hand, can be raised locally and generally are decent at fighting.
What princess is invading you?
Edit: I forgot to mention, for future reference, some provinces carry attrition penalties (mostly the Baltic, Russian, and Scandinavian regions) that will drain troops as well. Winter can have an effect too (though that may be tied to a DLC, I can't remember).