Has anyone played Daba in the GC? (questions inside)

[Tundra98]

Well, first of all im loving DeI 1.0, i started a Roman campaign not long ago and im addicted. But theres another faction that i take interest upon, Malamakin Saba. Has anyone played with them? What are their strenghts? Are they fun?

[jazebiker]

They were the first faction I tried in 1.0. Their early roster is nearly pure hybrid spear/skirmishers. Barbarian build chain. Much different from other factions. Very fun. Starting position is not great, but you're insulated from Seleucia and Egypt at first.