I'm currently playing through EB 1.1 for the first time, and I'm just starting the Marian reforms. So far I absolutely love the game, I can't believe how in depth it is.

First question, is there just a basic guide somewhere to tell me basic things like if heavy weapons deal damage differently than light weapons, etc?

Second question, Is the testudo formation merely to avoid missiles? As in, are they not meant to hold that formation against infantry too, because mine simply refuse to.Also, they are standing up quite horribly to other heavy infantry my triarii and principes were soundly beating.

Am I doomed now to no heavy cavalry, useless siege weaponry, and sub-par infantry? My "pin with triarii/principes, flank and charge with heavy italic cavalry' strategy is gone, as now all I can recruit (that I know of) are greek medium or illyrian light cavalry, and I'm stucky with nothing but these legionaires which I really gotta say I'm not enjoying using.


I guess I'm mainly looking for a very basic guide on things like weapon types, damage dealt, etc, and any advice you have for Marian and onward Roman campaigns.

Sorry if I rambled a bit in there.

Thanks for any help.