Longasc
10-06-2004, 14:43
Well, I want to explain why. :bow:
The Romans field right from the start quality Infantry. Even the pretty basic Hastatii beat Gallic Spearmen, Germanic Spearmen and Hoplites hands down.
The same applies to early Carthaginian Infantry types.
I am playing Carthage right now, and just let me describe how I fought against the Romans:
I used Cavalry units. Except Elephants and good ranged Attackers, nothing can really wreck Havoc upon a Roman Army.
The Julian Faction Leader landed with Triarii and Hastatii on Caralis / Sardinia, and it took me considerable effort of Hasdrubal and two Round Shield Cav plus some Town Milita to
a.) charge, charge, charge, kill & rout the enemy troops, especially the high powered Triarii
b.) Kill the Roman General who had 8 stars or so command rating.
c.) The Roman Infantry was heavily mauled by every charge, but they recovered and paid back at least somewhat.
Now I always said, Cavalry is too strong. I still say this is true. But you cannot do without Cav, Elephants and Archer Units as Carthage, because your Infantry is not able to shift the battle in your favor against the Romans.
The Romans have weaker Cavalry, but this is why they are so strong: Their Cav is not so much worse against foot troops. Plus their Troops are superior in general, often they have better Generals, too.
Just take a look at the Demo, Trebia Battle. Sacred Band Cav owns Roman Cav, but they are the very end of the tech tree, the Roman Cavalry (+Equites) fares well compared to the Large/Round shield cav of Carthage.
While Rome totally owns most surrounding factions due to many quality units and quality Generals, Carthage relies on fewer superb Generals and, quite historical, on Cavalry to swing the tide of battle. Elephant Tanks are of course still overpowered, even if Rome has many other advantages.
So far playing Carthage is much more fun than playing the Julii.
I would say, try the Scipii or Brutii, the Julii have too easy enemies early on (Gauls, Dacians, Germanians perhaps).
The harder Campaign makes me forget some balancing gripes and is much more enjoyable so far. ~:cheers:
The Romans field right from the start quality Infantry. Even the pretty basic Hastatii beat Gallic Spearmen, Germanic Spearmen and Hoplites hands down.
The same applies to early Carthaginian Infantry types.
I am playing Carthage right now, and just let me describe how I fought against the Romans:
I used Cavalry units. Except Elephants and good ranged Attackers, nothing can really wreck Havoc upon a Roman Army.
The Julian Faction Leader landed with Triarii and Hastatii on Caralis / Sardinia, and it took me considerable effort of Hasdrubal and two Round Shield Cav plus some Town Milita to
a.) charge, charge, charge, kill & rout the enemy troops, especially the high powered Triarii
b.) Kill the Roman General who had 8 stars or so command rating.
c.) The Roman Infantry was heavily mauled by every charge, but they recovered and paid back at least somewhat.
Now I always said, Cavalry is too strong. I still say this is true. But you cannot do without Cav, Elephants and Archer Units as Carthage, because your Infantry is not able to shift the battle in your favor against the Romans.
The Romans have weaker Cavalry, but this is why they are so strong: Their Cav is not so much worse against foot troops. Plus their Troops are superior in general, often they have better Generals, too.
Just take a look at the Demo, Trebia Battle. Sacred Band Cav owns Roman Cav, but they are the very end of the tech tree, the Roman Cavalry (+Equites) fares well compared to the Large/Round shield cav of Carthage.
While Rome totally owns most surrounding factions due to many quality units and quality Generals, Carthage relies on fewer superb Generals and, quite historical, on Cavalry to swing the tide of battle. Elephant Tanks are of course still overpowered, even if Rome has many other advantages.
So far playing Carthage is much more fun than playing the Julii.
I would say, try the Scipii or Brutii, the Julii have too easy enemies early on (Gauls, Dacians, Germanians perhaps).
The harder Campaign makes me forget some balancing gripes and is much more enjoyable so far. ~:cheers: