Baktria vs. AS must be a good MP game....

I've always assumed what we were talking about was singleplayer. I'm enjoying the debate between the KH camp and the Mak camp.

I prefer the KH, but am well aware of the fact that the Makedonians have one of the most complete and balanced rosters of any faction. They're far better on paper.

I do think the KH infantry should not be underestimated, and this is something many Mak fans seem to be doing. A hoplite army supported by thuerophoroi is formidable enough to hold it's own. Throwing in Kretan Archers (which, admittedly don't play a big role in the KH/Mak war, unless you hire some Kretan Mercs....Krete is just too low of a priority in the beginning. Demetrias and its cavalry are far more important), and it's a force I would take up against Polybian Romans or an Early AS army with confidence.

Later on, regionals become more important to the Koinon, this is undoubtedly true.

With the advent of Iphikrates Hoplitai, things become more even still. Admittedly, KH never have units with Pikes as long as Sarissas, the Iphikrates carry the shorter pike....I think it's something like 8 ft, as opposed to the Maks 12 (or is it 15) ft sarissa.

The reason I've been emphasizing classical hoplite warfare with the maks is because, by the time Iphikrates reforms happen i.e. you build the necessary MIC's, the war with Makedonia will probably be over and done with.

Maks have the superior forces, but KH have other advantages which shouldn't be underestimated.

In multiplayer, KH is obviously screwed.