true. I've just found that I'd like to push some more aggressive strats such as initial rushes.

I find a lot more enjoyment out of fighting with a few units and winning despite the odds.

the turtle and build until you can't build any more and attack doesn't appeal to me as it usually boils down to the same old shield wall with spear, archers first in front and then behind, swords on close flank, cav behind swords or on outer flank.

once lines clash, initial flanking and rear attack maneuvers...

also, larger battles are easier to win against the odds due to the one wave at a time thing.

breaking the first wave is usually all you need to do as you can park on their rally point and destroy the reinforcements.