The Game is Broken

[rahamy]

The Parthian horse archers will evade if under the computer A.I. control but when under a player's control you need to be precise to avoid the enemy. The best strategy when using horse archers is to use the skirmish command on the same hex your unit is presently located. Once the enemy unit moves adjacent to your horse archers they will then automatically move one hex away and avoid combat. Horse archers have a range of 7 hexes and the Legionaries at best can charge only 4 hexes so long range fire is the safe approach to avoid contact.

Reading the 'Rules' document is key to be good at this game. It is easy to play the game but not easy to win against the A.I. as you indicated above.

The use of the description 'Velites' for some scenarios which include Roman Light Infantry is incorrect. I appreciate you pointing this out. Work will be done to correct such scenarios. Use of the 3D picture of a Velite to represent Roman Light Infantry was born out of necessity. We did not have numerous 3D unit graphics created for the game as we wanted to produce a sequel to Punic Wars within 12 months of the first game. We have a graphic artist that is presently working on updates and I will see if we can include a change to this image as well.

We, at HPS, are always happy to receive constructive criticism and would be happy to listen to your other comments. Please send further matters on the game to support at hpssims.com