When Fighting The Spanish?

[Craterus]

Ha ha

You are right; you can't avoid micro managing in this game. That's part of the fun until you get tired of it really quick. And I lost the point of keeping my battle line tidy since the AI opponent has a habit of opening up gaps all over its line.

What's wrong with micro-managing? I almost always do it.
It doesn't particularly annoy me.

[The Stranger]

the spanish are pretty tough their scutarri are better then your priceps though not in defence and when they get devotio/bull warriors you're screwed

[Craterus]

Bull Warriors are an excellent infantry, easily the best Spanish unit.. good luck with them.