If you are looking for a moderate challenge, try Carthage. They are a handful since you will be at war with everyone. I think even the UN and Red Cross declare war on Carthage (was it Kofi 'Cato' Anan who said, "Delenda est Carthago?") To win on the battlefield, rely on your cavalry. And the occasional elephant unit is fun, just don't get addicted. With elephants you need to know when to say "when." Don't become a pachyderm abuser. Carthage will give you a feel for relying on mercs like Numidian cav and Balearic slingers. You won't have archers.

Greece should be a nice change of pace though, hoplite phalanx units take a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it you will be deadly.


Red Harvest
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