Using the phalanx

[Kaiser]

First of all I would like to applaud Darth on such an awesome mod. Been playing as the Romans and sometimes the enemy AI pressures me so that I would need to change my own tactics.

Now, I've recently started a game as the Greeks and one thing I find is that using the phalanx is totally differrent. There is no push of pikes, and when I do that, my guys just drop like flies. So I'm wondering, what is the best way to use phalanxes in this mod? Other than to stand there and take missiles while waiting for the cavalry to arrive.

Oh and by the way, is it intended for Spartans to only have 1 hp? Seems like they arent really worth it now.

[SonOfOdin]

Well, playing as the Romans :

My archer auxilia never seem to do damage at front-facing hoplites(because of the 7 point shield), unless they are running or facing them at the back
You need flexibility on Phalanxes(yes...it's difficult). If you get an infantry unit surrounded by pikes on 3 sides, it's a massacre(for the enemy...)
Just use pikemen to assault the front lines and bog them down on the front while lighter infantry(or cavalry) charge from the rear and sides