I think that the best thing you can do to M2tw is mod it with..
Lands to Conquer.
The reason I recommend this mod is because the original 'feel' of the game isn't hampered with, and some units especially Pikemen get a big helping hand.
One thing I will say for pikemen is that you can leave them on Spearwall, but do not keep them on 'hold position'. Another thing is that with any ranged unit, always take them off of Skirmish.
When combining muskets with your pikemen, the best thing to do is keep your pike men readily behind your muskets.. Instead of making the musketeers run a distance behind the pikes when the enemy advances, make the pikemen move forward, so that by the time the enemy is nearly engaged you.. the pike tips are to point out past the muskets. just before the enemy closes, your musketeers should run behind the pikes, which is only a few steps away.
It can be a bit ackward at first because some micro management is required.. but generally if the muskets can have continuous volleys, a good portion of the enemy will probably rout before they close with your line. Once the pikemen engage, you must be patient and wait for the right moment to send your swordsmen / cavalary to flank - wait until most of the enemy's infantry has engaged, and then flank them.
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