The 'unit profiles for beginners'-threads by Lebo44: Offensive Spearman and Impact Foot: http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=477&t=88409 Lancer: http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=477&t=88445 This thread has recommendation for literature about ancient warfare tactic...

And to add to this, any good scenarios to ease myself in (besides the tutorials which I've done)?

I'm enjoying the game. I used to love Battle Academy and I know it evolved out of that and Pike and Shot. Struggling mightily. I watched the Mike Chung tutorial videos. Helpful start to understand game mechanics but I think I also need some more practical applied game play type advice.