How many people use cavalry who's main weapon is an overhand spear? *IE Hippies, Medians, Cappadocians, etc* Ibrahim's post said they are popular with players, but I for one avoid them like the plaque. The only time I really use them is as Pontus, since you don't get anything better then the Cappadocians for a while. I find most/all other medium/heavy cavalry is better for charging, and for fighting other cavalry, leaving these guys with no roll on the battlefield. 2 handed lancers and shield+underhand spear guys seem to be much better.

Also where do most people draw the line between medium and heavy cavalry? For me Prodromoi types end of medium-Thessalian types start of heavies, with the various others on one side or another.

To Aemilius Paulus: Make sure you pull your cavalry out of meele right after the charge. Your guys shouldn't be taking 50% losses from a single battle, continuously. I'd recommand using cavalry units, if nothing else because cavalry seems to have sweeter skins then infantry on average.