Suggested Army Lists for simple battles to learn the system?

[Temple]

It has been many, many years since I last played a game dealing with this era of armies. So I was wondering if someone could suggest a couple of armies that have a fairly simple choice of units so I could set up some custom battles to learn the game system without getting lost in the depths of a bunch of different types on each side. I realize I could just build a battle with just a few types on each side, but I was hoping for armies that have some variety. I'm not quite sure I'm making myself understood, but any help is appreciated

[Patrick Ward]

I'd be interested to know if you felt there was something missing from the tutorials or manual? Or maybe you prefer a different way to learn the game?

Cheers.

[rbodleyscott]

It has been many, many years since I last played a game dealing with this era of armies. So I was wondering if someone could suggest a couple of armies that have a fairly simple choice of units so I could set up some custom battles to learn the game system without getting lost in the depths of a bunch of different types on each side. I realize I could just build a battle with just a few types on each side, but I was hoping for armies that have some variety. I'm not quite sure I'm making myself understood, but any help is appreciated

Romans spring immediately to mind. Or Macedonians.

[Temple]

I'd be interested to know if you felt there was something missing from the tutorials or manual? Or maybe you prefer a different way to learn the game?

Cheers.

The tutorials introduce how to play the battles, I was asking about the more basic armies because I'm interested in learning how to play better.

[Scutarii]

Pike armies (macedonians, ptolomeic) or Cartago armies because they have covered practically all unit types.

[Adraeth]

In my opinion, avoid cavalry armies as first ones, so no Numidians or Parthians; i might suggest you Macedonians, Romans or maybe Ptolemaics

[stockwellpete]

It might be worth looking at the "Quick Battles" section as well. Pyrrhics v Carthage might be of help to you.

[w_michael]

In DBA miniatures many players collect armies in historical pairs because the armies have a small number of units. Beginners are almost always advised to start with Rome and Carthage. Rome has fewer unit types, so that would be a good place to start. Then move on to Carthage, which introduces more unit types, which have to be coordinated well for a win.

[Temple]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll give them a try!