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CrackKills
11-10-2004, 17:03
When I see the enemy's general (or any other enemy) commit to a frontal charge against my Spartan hoplites, I usually make them stop (if they're moving) and just let them take the charge it since the enemy is running into a wall of spears. But I been wondering if that's the right way. Should I instead have my hoplites attack at the last second. I tried this, but formation seem to break and informed into a sword fight instead. (BTW phalanx formation was on)

therother
11-10-2004, 18:17
There is a good discussion on using phalanx units here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=38342). frogbeastegg's Beginner's Guide (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=38382) also has a useful summary.

BTW, there are a number useful threads for information on RTW in the forum index (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=39371), from where I've taken these two links.

URPLUMCRAZY
11-11-2004, 02:23
I use guard this area and let them absorb the attack then flank with what ever fast units I have because most of the time my archers have thinned out what ever unit has attacked. :charge:

sapi
11-11-2004, 08:31
i like turning them around to provoke a charge than turning back; phalanx; cavalry on a stick!

KRALLODHRIB
11-13-2004, 03:51
Engaging cavalry, the hoplites are superb. But they can also be surprising effective and useful when flanking other heavy infantry. :duel: