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Gallic Wars - Tactics - RADO - 12-17-2008 I just received Gallic Wars and have been playing against the AI, and am repeatedly having my head handed to me on a plate. Anyone have some information on tactics and information that is a "must know" on the quirks of the game? :conf: RE: Gallic Wars - Tactics - Jolly Roger - 12-17-2008 Hi. A lot of facts have to be taken into consideration. Tactic depends on the side your playing. - keep your units together in battle formation, in command range of their leader, otherwise they´ll get fixed. - try to attack from the flank or if the opportunity is given from the rear. Never take on greek phalanx from the front or your men will be killed by approx. 7 m long pikes. attack elephants with LI only, particulary your Cavalry has to avoid contact. Keep unshielded troops out of archers fire range. Before your HI engages the enemy form a wedge ( not allowed for pikemen ). - do not split into very small units, as they´ll suffer from high fatigue soon. - move your commander near routing units, you´ll get a better chance to rally - try to retreat units suffering from high fatigue, they´ll recover. - read about Hannibal, Scipio etc.. Study battles like Cannae, Zama, Ilipa,Trebia etc. to understand the combined arms warfare of ancient times. Join the Ancient World Wargaming Club Cheers, Klaus aka Jolly Roger RE: Gallic Wars - Tactics - RADO - 12-17-2008 Thanks! I am well familiar with warfare in antiquity; it's the game mechanics that seem a bit abstract. However, I have won two in a row now against the AI, so I am learning the game mechanics. Been playing Ponts vs Romans. :smoke: What's the link to the site you mention? - Greg RE: Gallic Wars - Tactics - Jolly Roger - 12-17-2008 Hi. That´s the link I´ve mentioned. http://www.wargameing.co.uk/awwc.htm You can join one of 4 different fractions, Romans, Carthaginians, Greeks or Celts. Soon the club will start a club campaign, when the Multiplayer Zama tourney is finished. Cheers, Klaus RE: Gallic Wars - Tactics - RADO - 12-17-2008 Thanks Klaus, I am on their list now. More practice, and then a game. :bow: RE: Gallic Wars - Tactics - Jolly Roger - 12-18-2008 Hi. Which fraction have you joined ? Forgotten to mention, I´m the Leader of the Greeks and recruits for my side are really appreciated :whis: Dean will contact you soon, I assume. Take care, Klaus RE: Gallic Wars - Tactics - RADO - 12-18-2008 Roman, of course! Had to; I'm a big fan of Caesar's campaigns, but once again, just had my head handed to me on a platter twice vs, the Ponts. :stir: RE: Gallic Wars - Tactics - Jolly Roger - 12-18-2008 Good luck to you. You´ll find some very good guys throughout the Roman World of AWWC. But beware of the Greeks, we feel no sympathy for Rome:mad: Cheers, Klaus