Quote Originally Posted by OMGLAZERS
Nice formation. Does the Artillery at front pose any problems for calvalry charges? I usually never use Ballistae (should I be?) since they seem too weak for the exposed risk.

Often I have the classic Spears, Archers dual layer with calvalry on either side along with shock troops.

My armies tend to be pretty long and rather thin.
Arty isn't that much of a problem for cav charges. I'd be more worried if AI was less passive. They seem to just take it. Arty out front allows me to take nice cracks at their formations. Ballistas can't shoot unless they are all the way out front (they are afraid of TKing the meatshield out front).

Either case, I keep my spears fairly close to make them charge up when needed. Ballistae are a bit more accurate than the catapult and often can take out nice long files. The flaming bolts also does a huge number on enemy morale.