Quote Originally Posted by Meneldil
I've only played with the thracian so far (as a non-greek faction), and it's now more than okay. Of course, hopliton are much more powerful than any barbarian/eastern unit, but with some strategy and management, you can kick their butt to hell.
Yes barbarian factions are nice in the classical age when they get their "piercing armor" units, they really rips the hoplites to shreds. But still, you must have a numerical advantage.

Happy to see another French sneaking around here