some possible formations

**Foot** · 10-12-2008, 02:43

I'm not at home to insulting fellow forum members. I'm especially not at home with quoting from the Tavern. Such a den of inquity and spam is not welcome, though I'm glad you've all found a new home. I'm not working with Meth in trying to attack Ludwag, I'm just agreeing that Ludwag's points do not hold up to scrutiny. Making someone not feel at home on these forums is what EB Team Members are for, not fans. Don't do it.

Foot

**Megas Methuselah** · 10-12-2008, 05:57

Of course, Foot. It is quite obvious in your previous post that you do not insult anyone. Please accept my apologies on behalf of ACIN.

However, if I may ask a question to be answered by someone other than ludwag: What exactly is the difference between a schiltron and phalanx? They are both defensive spearwalls, are they not?

**a completely inoffensive name** · 10-12-2008, 06:58

Originally Posted by Methuselah

Of course, Foot. It is quite obvious in your previous post that you do not insult anyone. Please accept my apologies on behalf of ACIN.

However, if I may ask a question to be answered by someone other than ludwag: What exactly is the difference between a schiltron and phalanx? They are both defensive spearwalls, are they not?

As far as I can tell, the schiltron as designed purposely against heavy cavalry attacks and was implemented by pikes while the phalanx was implemented by both the spears and large shields of the soldiers and was quite effective towards both infantry who attempted hand to hand combat and cavalry attacks. I am not an expert on any of this but I felt this would contribute to the conversation.

And yes, apologize on my behalf because I must be the one at fault for quoting something someone else had said.

**bovi** · 10-12-2008, 09:08

The schiltron is, from what I've seen in the total war series, a defensive formation that has no flank or rear. It makes it more difficult to attack the formation, however it's very hard to move and still stay in formation because people would have to be sidestepping or walking backwards depending on where in the formation they were. Basically it seems the best way to survive when surrounded, fending them off until help can arrive.

The Roman orbus formation is similar, except they did not use spears.

And Mike, will you please remove your huge sig picture?

**Megas Methuselah** · 10-12-2008, 10:11

With all respect, is a big sig against the rules?

**bovi** · 10-12-2008, 11:14

No, it is merely extremely annoying and disruptive, and unwelcome. You, Sir, would do well to read the forum rules concerning your own sig picture. Are you sure you want to campaign for a strict interpretation of the forum rules?

**a completely inoffensive name** · 10-12-2008, 18:27

Originally Posted by bovi

No, it is merely extremely annoying and disruptive, and unwelcome. You, Sir, would do well to read the forum rules concerning your own sig picture. Are you sure you want to campaign for a strict interpretation of the forum rules?

Me and Meth are probably the only ones with the balls to do such a thing.