Quote Originally Posted by Imperial Fist
I am or better was playing romani until today. As a romani fan i should like them, but unfortunatly i dont.
I have given up playing because i just got pissed off by 2 facts:
1. and most annoying: the reform conditions for the romani.
Ok polybian reforms r eazy to get, but when it comes to marian reforms the porbs begin. I have 5 plebs on the whole map and only 2 of em r sharp/char/vig.
Only 1 guy has everything u need to iniciate the reforms and the the thing with 45 provinces is also done. What happenes? Nothing for about 4 years nothing( and i was already in 159bc). To conquer 90 provinces is just nonesense! I dont wanna fight in asia minor and send reinforcements from italy(what takes u 1 whole year fromt taras harbor) or just use mercs or regional auxillia.

2. I just cant emagine how the hell some light troops like orindary iberi caetraii(or compareable) r able to cut princepes xp 3 bronze chevrons into pieces. I know they use ap weapons, but what has that to do with balance?

Ill try to play as romani again, but in 2 or 3 weeks or so.
I don't have many problems with principes... Yeah, they are not the best heavy infantry around, but they do their job fairly well...

I saw the requirements for the marian reform and I agree, you need A LOT of luck to get them. Unless you know exactly what affects the assignment of the necessary traits, like becoming consul, and have time (and will) to work on the few generals that could become "Marius". I have seen a few other posts with people who had some difficulty getting the reform so it's probably not just an impression... it is really that difficult.

I'll see...