What is the obsession with archers?

[Korlon]

So I tell them to attack, and after they've raised the bows I tell them to attack again?

It pretty much has to be timed just right. I haven't figured out just when to do it. It's easier with flaming arrows. I've never tried with regular arrows.

And it's not to attack again. You must attack another unit if you want them to fire all at once.

[Defensore]

Ok, thank you Korlon, shall try soon!

[Hax]

If you want dangerous, get slingers. They're not as long-ranged, but they punch right through armour. They're even better at killing other skirmishers. Slinging is a forgotten art, but they were lethal, especially with bullets rather than stones.

Did you ever use Eastern Slingers, Sphendonetai Rhodioi? They beat archers in range, by a long shot.

Pun not intended.

[QuintusSertorius]

Did you ever use Eastern Slingers, Sphendonetai Rhodioi? They beat archers in range, by a long shot.

Pun not intended.

Never been that far east, to date. Are they a mercenary unit?

Best I've seen are Balearic slingers, who are better than Gallic ones, and miles better than Roman accensi. Although get a bit of experience and upgraded weapons on the other two, and they'll do.