General Tips re GBR
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:52 pm
As Rome, I've played thru this game twice, and it was easier the second time around because I concentrated on buying better troops w/more armor instead of just adding more troops to balance numbers.
Apparently fewer, more superior units are the way to go early on, then build-up to 20 units later for the larger battles.
It also helps to make your units more survivable w/armor upgrades, as well as dodge and block tactics since several scenarios require the player to limit casualties.
I usu. end-up w/an even mix of hvy/lt cavalry (total 4), 2-4 skrimishers/velites, 2 archers, 1-2 lt armor, and the rest heavy-armored soldiers. Some of these units become eligible for "Ajax banners": though they're expensive, its worth the investment.
I truely enjoyed this simple game system, even though the Celtic campaign was somewhat disappointing. I also would have liked to upgrade existing units, i.e., skirmishers to velites, along the lines of the Civ games.
Apparently fewer, more superior units are the way to go early on, then build-up to 20 units later for the larger battles.
It also helps to make your units more survivable w/armor upgrades, as well as dodge and block tactics since several scenarios require the player to limit casualties.
I usu. end-up w/an even mix of hvy/lt cavalry (total 4), 2-4 skrimishers/velites, 2 archers, 1-2 lt armor, and the rest heavy-armored soldiers. Some of these units become eligible for "Ajax banners": though they're expensive, its worth the investment.
I truely enjoyed this simple game system, even though the Celtic campaign was somewhat disappointing. I also would have liked to upgrade existing units, i.e., skirmishers to velites, along the lines of the Civ games.