Quote Originally Posted by Danest View Post
I have an (apparently) unusual tactic for Hayasdan. The Seleukids are going to attack you, no way around it. And often when they do so, every other country around you will cascade into a declare-war-fest against you. So, pre-emptive war. Don't wait for AS to attack you, on their own terms. I charged with everything I had, straight for Babylon, took both big cities that were almost completely undefended. I tore out the whole center of the Seleukid empire without barely meeting more than a unit or two. BY the time they recovered their wits and brought troops back from the borders (I guess), I was dug-in and ready. But yeah, in big battles, always use your family members (more than one even), hit them from every side.
I do the same thing if there is no immediate threat to my homeland. The difference is I only raze the cities. Kill the citizens, destroy all buildings and presto, I can build all the mines I need. Then back up to the mountains again.