Javelin throwing units

PDF · #1 February 19th, 2007, 07:26 PM

I only use the starting light inf as fodder for my first battle and never recruit any more.
When set to "fire" they charge in melee and/or get charged but usually don't fire. And if ever they fire it doesn't make any serious damage...

Gandalf Parker · #2 February 19th, 2007, 07:53 PM

Wow, first battle and then never again? That must be a quick game.

Their position can make a big difference. Telling them to fire can make them run forward to try to get into range. But then the enemy is on them before they get their next action.

Dedas · #3 February 19th, 2007, 08:21 PM

I wish there was a more sensible retreat order. I would really love to harass with skirmishers and then pull them back, especially when playing ea Ermor. As of now you either throw them into the fray where they get mangled or you have them on retreat, meaning that they throw their javelins and then scatter all over the place. Sigh. Oh well.