Originally Posted by
Geffalrus
Thanks man, that is actually very helpful. Things have progressed a bit since then, so I'll try and sum it up. It's mostly been for the good, because this mod is really a wonder (if tough at times).
Naupaktos: I decided to make a go of defeating the Spartan stack while it had help from allllllll the Aetolians. It was the most epic battle I've ever fought in Rome 2 or really any other TW game. No joke. I'll upload it sometime maybe. Suffice it to say, I managed to use the river to my advantage by quick crossing to wipe out isolated Spartan units, and then retreat (messily) back across the ford where my tired Logades, Pericles, and Heavy Hoplites made an epic stand while I ran my cavalry and light troops around to flank. It almost did not work. By all rights it really shouldn't have worked, but I had finally figured out the courier mechanic. Also, Rhodians are amazing at clearing out enemy light troops.
Thermon was now open, but Aetolia was at peace, as promised. But I'm Athens, and my best allies seem set to abandon me no matter what (scripted events), so I broke the treaty and immediately attacked. Success. Combined that with a naval assault clearing the final Corinthian colony in Ambrakia province, and those objectives were complete.
On a whim, I took Pylos and liberated it, creating Messenia. But........now I need to hold Pylos to cause a Messenia revolt in Messenia........hmmm. Shoot, I may have messed that one up.
Mytilene: That's good advice about the navy. I'm trying to sail an army from Torone to get there. Chios just rebelled, so now I have 5 turns to take Mytilene to prevent Ionia from leaving as well. Correct? Chios I can handle no problem, I think. It's really the walled Mytilene that's the worry. I CANNOT allow Ionia to leave........that would really hurt my Aegean Empire.
I'm trying to be patient, but I desperately want to sprint for Iphicratean Peltasts.
Cavalry will become a problem as that big battle in Aetolia devastated two units of Hippeus and it's almost impossible to realistically walk them back to Attica to replenish. I'll be dipping into the cavalry reserves sooner rather than later.
I think I might have finally figured out how to properly use Othismos and Deep Phalanx. I can't always rely on mercenary skirmishers to save my bacon.........though having access to Aetolian Peltasts is going to be PRETTY NICE. Might have to invade Makedon to see if that gives me AOR cavalry.........