The doggies have gotta go...

[Colovion]

I've yet to see dogs be used by the AI either.

I think they're stupid so I don't build them. It feels nice to essentially limit the amount of troops I use because there's ones that really shouldn't be there in the first place.

[nokem]

I think they're stupid so I don't build them. It feels nice to essentially limit the amount of troops I use because there's ones that really shouldn't be there in the first place.

I don't feel so bad. I like playing as Brits and so I just think of them as horse substitutes. Makes up for the ridiculously flimsy chariots and lack of genuine cavalry. Not had any luck training them to climb ladders unfortunately.

[Colovion]

I don't like "Making up for" units that aren't there with units that shouldn't be there.

The game is too easy to begin with, why should I help myself with fictional units?

[aw89]

Im having more of a problem with the german phalanxes, they seem to good for beeing build so early. 1 unit on huge can defend a settlement... (or cause lots of trouble getting in.)

EDIT: Remember that they mostly face barbarians and you. (whatever you play as)