Roman Unit Roster

[Hooahguy]

They consistently hold their lines against virtually every unit, but need assistance if seriously outnumbered. They're excellent as an anti-cavalry unit, but should of course be protected from big charges.

cavalry protection doesnt really matter that much in terms of infantry. cavalry is pretty weak, especially against other cavalry.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

cavalry protection doesnt really matter that much in terms of infantry. cavalry is pretty weak, especially against other cavalry.

Then you don't know how to use cavalry. When was the last time you sufferred a charge from Greek or Steppe heavies?

[Hooahguy]

Then you don't know how to use cavalry. When was the last time you sufferred a charge from Greek or Steppe heavies?

that may be why. havent encountered the greeks yet.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

that may be why. havent encountered the greeks yet.

Then to be honest you're not qualified to comment, if you have not faced the Greek and Eastern Lancers.

[Hooahguy]

Then to be honest you're not qualified to comment, if you have not faced the Greek and Eastern Lancers.

i have done custom battles with greek heavy cavalry.... on both sides...

[mcantu]

I think that there might be a balancing issue with the Antesignani armor stats. Antesignani are shown with a bronze curiass and helmet and have 14 for armor. Pedites Extraordinarii and Camillan Triarii both have a bronze curiass, helmet and one greave and have 12 for armor.

Its looks like the Antesignani's armor should be at least 2 points lower...

[Hooahguy]

ok- i stand corrected- i tried out a unit of antesignani vs. a unit of companions and the companions won- but i lost 1/2 my companions.

[ElectricEel]

I think that there might be a balancing issue with the Antesignani armor stats. Antesignani are shown with a bronze curiass and helmet and have 14 for armor. Pedites Extraordinarii and Camillan Triarii both have a bronze curiass, helmet and one greave and have 12 for armor.

Its looks like the Antesignani's armor should be at least 2 points lower...

I recall reading a comment from an EB member in an earlier thread touching on the subject that the armor stat of the Antesignani had been reduced in their internal versions.

[Centurio Nixalsverdrus]

cavalry protection doesnt really matter that much in terms of infantry. cavalry is pretty weak, especially against other cavalry.

Even Roman (allied) cavalry is surprisingly strong. You just have to make them charge instead of holding the line.

[Swordmaster]

cavalry protection doesnt really matter that much in terms of infantry. cavalry is pretty weak, especially against other cavalry.

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Have you gotten your tiny antesignani unit charged by Companions yet?

[Hooahguy]

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Have you gotten your tiny antesignani unit charged by Companions yet?

they actually have been charged before by some medium gallic cavalry, and they held up pretty well. and im playing on the "huge" unit scale.

[Swordmaster]

Gallic mediums ain't companions, mate ;)

[Hooahguy]

Gallic mediums ain't companions, mate ;)

only cavalry ive encountered so far, mate.
ill try them out in custom battle.