Solution for missile using infantry

**ludwag** · 10-20-2008, 20:17

i wish there was a button to hold down while pressing attack so that i can chose witch enemy to throw javelins at

**Centurio Nixalsverdrus** · 10-20-2008, 20:39

Giving the units in question the skirmisher attribute in the EDU might help. You can order them to throw their javelins on a specific unit then without having them charge in.

**ziegenpeter** · 10-21-2008, 10:44

Originally Posted by Centurio Nixalsverdrus

Giving the units in question the skirmisher attribute in the EDU might help.

Does this change anything else in their behaviour?

**MerlinusCDXX** · 10-21-2008, 12:03

@ ziegenpeter,

IIRC it also puts them on skirmish mode by default, so if you do that EDU change, make sure to turn off skirmish mode before you start the battle. (you don't want your light/ medium infantry running around like akontistai).

**ziegenpeter** · 10-21-2008, 13:48

I usually turn of the skirmish mode for all skirmishers, because I use them to screen my elite units.
BUT is there anyone who could change all the missile throwing infantry in the EDU for me? I have no knowledge at all about this stuff...?

**Mediolanicus** · 10-21-2008, 13:50

You can also click the unit you wish to pelt and wait until they've thrown pointy sticks and then (just before they charge) cancel your order (press backspace while having the unit selected).

Then repeat this process until pointy sticks are used up.

It requires some micro-managing, but works for me.

**ludwag** · 10-21-2008, 13:57

Originally Posted by Mediolanicus

You can also click the unit you wish to pelt and wait until they've thrown pointy sticks and then (just before they charge) cancel your order (press backspace while having the unit selected).

Then repeat this process until pointy sticks are used up.

It requires some micro-managing, but works for me.

yeah thats what i use to do. But it requires much time. Actualy this is a good reason for using pelatists.

**Chris1959** · 10-21-2008, 15:24

Group the units together so you can switch fire at will, or fire halt for more than one unit at a time, I tend to leave my legionairies on guard and fire at will even when advancing to attack, biggest problem is a single skirmish unit gets hit by 500+ pila!

**ziegenpeter** · 10-21-2008, 15:46

Originally Posted by Mediolanicus

You can also click the unit you wish to pelt and wait until they've thrown pointy sticks and then (just before they charge) cancel your order (press backspace while having the unit selected).

Then repeat this process until pointy sticks are used up.

It requires some micro-managing, but works for me.

Thats what I usually do