Let's talk about battle formations

[Aaldaemon]

I play using different unit sizes than you do, and as such battle dynamics are different (especially maneuvering)... but what about this formation for fun:



It can also be more in depth than in this quick screen.
EDIT: Gah the way I wrote stuff looks messed up when post is shown but I guess you get the idea...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A L Cav
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thrac L Cav
------------------------------------------------Thure---------H Cav H Cav Prod
-------------------------------------------Celt H-----Peltastai
-------------------------------------Celt H
-------------------------------Celt H----------spend--kretans
-------------------------Celt H------------------------kretans
-------------------Thure------------------------------spend
Peltastai / Gal Tinda
Uazali


Now I'm not a big fan of this army composition... but the general idea is concentrate all cavalry on one flank - I would use a devastating mass charge on that flank, but i guess in this case there should be a bit of javelin softening in the back of the enemy before the charge...

Formation should make the tactics obvious - central engagement with delayed engagement on the left, followed by envelopment from your left wing infantry... mass cavalry charge on the right while your missle troops can be used to fire at best possible targets - from softening enemy cavalry to firing at the side / back of infantry engaged on your left flank... you can also move your cavalry to support the left envelopment as well... tons of options if you're willing to maneuver.

Now this is a proper tactic for a proper heir of Alexandros (not the best I admit but fun :))