Spear units

[Demivrgvs]

Hi!

I've a few questions concerning spear units:

1) From earlier versions of EB to the current one you have changed most (if not all) spears to use the "light_spear" attribute instead of "spear". I suppose you have done it because of the pushing power of the latter, however I'm not sure you've taken into account that while "spear" gives -4 to attack vs. infantry "light_spear" gives -4 to defense. Thus the +4 bonus to attack most EB spear units have (which makes them appear overpowered at first glance) should be probably changed into a defence bonus (though +4 seems too much imo, else what's the point in using swords when spears are better in any situation?). Am I wrong?

2) Is it possible in any way to have hoplite using a correct animation (shorter spears, and no terrain dragging when marching)? If it's not possible to do it officially, is it possible to do it manually (e.g. I've tried Signiferone's animation but EB's spears points the wrong way with that animation). s

Thanks for your time! EB rocks!