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Quote[/b] (PseRamesses @ April 05 2004,13:20)]Sometimes you´re down to fighting the last battle against a king and all his heirs. Seriously outnumbered he sometimes rush you since it´s a kamikaze manouver it sometimes work and I´ve actually lost a couple of thoose.
Yeah, those 'Royal armies' are tough.

IMHO, the best way to use archers is as 'edge blunters'. For example, the English used to keep the enemy at bay with their longbows, then charge the demoralised and weakened enemy line. Its best to put them forward, in front of the spear line, in my experience. As the enemy closes, retreat the archers and move your spears forwards. Instead of chewing up archers, the enemy now has to face your line. Then use the archers to skirmish and duel with the enemy missle troops, and fire on any unengaged enemy units.