Although the game does have a swiss pikemen unit I read that the historically-accurate version should have two or three ranks of pikemen, then one or two ranks of crossbowmen or handgunners. Does the engine support this?
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Although the game does have a swiss pikemen unit I read that the historically-accurate version should have two or three ranks of pikemen, then one or two ranks of crossbowmen or handgunners. Does the engine support this?
I am absolutely certain it does not . Sadly .Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying Pig
There was a Byzantine formation that had spears front , javlins/darts middle and archers rear {which was a variation on a Phalanx unit Alexander the great developed just before his death {which was never tested until the Byzantines resurected the concept} and Pavise Crossbowmen were actually Pavise Spearmen protecting Crossbowmen {each spearman had a crossbowman whom they allways hired out with as a single unit} so it quite a shame the engine doesn't allow it .