My only gripe with EB

[Gabeed]

Units having less hp won't help you: I'm just starting up this game, and finding that there are virtually no infantry units with multiple hit points (gaestatae seem to be an exception : D) Even bodyguards have only 1 hp, which I love because it makes them not invicible. The difference seems to be that units seem to have a lower attack and higher defense than before.

[Meothar]

That's why I play my battles on double speed ;)

I think the low movement speed is the biggest disadvantage of EB. It may be realistic, but it takes hours until armies finally meet on battlefield.

[Karielle]

I'm pretty sure only Gaesatae and the generals/family members themselves have more than one hp.. The exact reasons for the difference between EB and vanilla battles I'm not familiar with, but I find the former highly immersive and just plain enjoyable myself. What do you mean by losing atmosphere?