Quote Originally Posted by Marshal Murat
I've played many countries and all of them have pikemen. While using them, I drew the obvious connection to Greek phalanx. Now, do I keep them in defense mode or pull them out, manke them more aggresive?
Don't think phalanx. It seems that the proper use of pikemen in this game is to stop cavalry charges. So, use them for area denial tactics or to protect troops behind them. And yes, they stop charges very well. Do a test: the 150 florin militia pikes will humiliate charging French Lancers, which are the premier heavy cav in the game.