Missile fire effectiveness question

[RTKBarrett]

Thats a very gd question Spark... I would have thought however *hopingly* that they made it so that a 180 degree arc is put into effect for two handed units... After all, that seems the common sense route?

[Spark]

It would also explain how two-hander units with relatively low defense can hold up so well against sword+shield infantry. "skill" defense is often higher than "shield" defense, so the two-handers would be better protected everywhere except from the front (assuming in the absence of shield, that skill applies in 180 degrees).

[Musashi]

Personally if I'm going to flank, I enfilade from both sides... That way they can't afford to turn to face either or they start getting hit in the back. And if they do turn, I can charge the melee troops... Who will now be on a flank.

[katank]

You should certainly flank both sides. The AI got smarter and now turn to refuse flanks. However, just having horse archers sit there is enough threat. You can tell just a few of them to fire for maximal efficiency.