Egyptians are NOT overpowered

[Bhruic]

The pharaoh's bowmen are very, very tough in melee and have extended range plus larger unit size if memory serves. Their killing power is tremendous.

Only normal size, but yes, long range + high stats means lots of deaths on the other side.

Chariots are too strong because of the multi-hit point issues (part of the game engine that really doesn't work well for most units with multiple hit point) plus they are far too mobile and fast. They should have a LOT of trouble turning and rough terrain should be nearly impassible for them.

The multi-HPs just seem to reflect the fact that there are multiple people in the chariots. I mean, when you see "54" chariots (on large), there are actually only 18 chariots with 3 people in them.

Bh

[Magraev]

There are a couple of errors in the unit stats (armor for the axemen and too large shield modifier for the desert cav (i think)).

I'm not too sure the desert archers are overpowered though. They take two turns to make, and cost 800-900 + over 300 in upkeep. I'm not so scared of chariots anymore either, even though they are annoying. They also cost a fortune.

The main problem is the very rich provinces they control, where the women also have 3 children pr year... That advantage alone would enable even the gauls or the spaniards to rule the world...