Historic battles, I just can't win!

**Es Arkajae** · 02-25-2005, 14:59

I've won Trasimane (I think thats the one, the one where the Gauls face off against two Roman armies), the one with the Romans vs Phyrus (was easy that one) and the Teutoburg Forest (with just seconds to spare

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I got my arse well and truly kicked at Raphia.

I think each battle has a 'thing' a winning formula or strategy, just keep on playing it, seeing what you do wrong each time you lose. Its what makes them fun, eventually you'll get the right formula to win, also use your brain, if you're a barbarian faction then you have a bonus in woods, use it, use your ability to hide in grass if you have it etc. It shouldn't be as easy as campaign battles, theres not so much margin for error in some of the battles:)

**The Stranger** · 02-25-2005, 16:42

Pyrhus vs Sparta that one is the only one i can't win

**Dutch_guy** · 02-25-2005, 17:25

Carrae.. I've won every other battle but just can't beat the frigging parthians.
so I agree with you on that point Kublai , but I can't give you any advice on that battle.

for the other battles when in doubt pause helps alot especialy when ambushed

**The Stranger** · 02-25-2005, 17:29

use the armour piercing pila duh, well that's smart.

btw are you a fan of Ajax, those bitches just lost with one point and ruined my day.

**Dutch_guy** · 02-25-2005, 17:36

yes as a matter of fact I am, well even though they are having a shity season they are still my favorite

and yeah it is BS that they actually lost..

BTW I did use their Pila ( fire at will )

**The Stranger** · 02-25-2005, 17:38

then i guess you were just unlucky

**Kaldhore** · 02-25-2005, 18:00

Originally Posted by Emperor Umeu 1

Pyrhus vs Sparta that one is the only one i can't win

That one was quite simple - I completed that with 3/4 of my army left. Dont enter the city, let them come to you. Pound em with onagers and arrows as they leave the city. Use the companions to hit and run in the rear of the spartan units.