Pre Marian troops

**Veho Nex** · 09-26-2013, 17:27

But when did they knock it down the the point where barbarian shortswords and spearmen become stronger than gold vetted bronze armored units? Im only on turn 40~ theres no way I should be that outclassed already

**Sp4** · 09-26-2013, 18:17

Originally Posted by Veho Nex

But when did they knock it down the the point where barbarian shortswords and spearmen become stronger than gold vetted bronze armored units? Im only on turn 40~ theres no way I should be that outclassed already

Compare the stats of the two units. I don't think short swords are as bad as you are trying to make them look. Hastati on the other hand do really look pretty weak with their nonexistant armour and all ^^

**phred** · 09-26-2013, 19:26

I've started some battles where the adviser tells me "the men are wavering" at the start of the battle.
And I mean really at the start of the battle, right after I press the "Start Battle" button (or whatever it's called).
I haven't researched Legionnaires yet, but perhaps I should.

**Sp4** · 09-26-2013, 20:07

That can happen if you deploy your men really far away from your general. Some very cheap units can't cope with that too well ^^

**lars573** · 09-27-2013, 06:00

Any lower tier unit too far from the general for too long will crap bricks and book it. It's a question of when not if.

**AntiDamascus** · 09-27-2013, 16:27

I'm not gonna lie, last night I looked at this thread and thought it said "Pre-Martian troops" and I got all confused and then had a great idea for a story.