Yes, as the title says,this is an annoying problem for me.I am playing as the Egypts(VH/VH) -one of the easiest faction in the game.I want to make some changes to the world of RTW.
I tried to make an alliance with the Carthage,offered them tons of money(as gifts),helped them fight the Scipii.I have some diplomats ready to bribe any roman armies threatening Carthage's land.My fleets defended their beaches and harbours.I even sent my armies to harass the Scipii,quickly captured their cities then burnt them to ashes.And,I have to repeat,I gave those Carthage gold very often.Finally,they could beat the Romans and gain domination in Numidian and Spain's lands (with my help,too.I bought cities then gave them to Carthage).
Please have a look at what I 've done,but now how they repay my generousity:betray me and mount a full-scale assault to my castles!The main problem is, I am unable to beat an army with five units of Armoured Elephants( huge mode).Most of the time,those beasts take no lost,and my troops seem to be born bird.They only fly and fly,no fight.The biggest battle,I could take down 1,500 of theirs,include three elephants.I lost nearly 4,000.So what is javelin bonus against elephants?My six units of javelin throwers rained fire at one unit of elephant,but couldnt kill a single one.I dont have onagers to test.Balistas seem useless,too.Also lack of phalanxes( can phalanx fight elephant?).I focused on chariots, axemen and bowmen.
So what should I do now?Please share what you think with me.Thx.