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"I have a hard time seeing Ulmish infantry as 'diVersionary'. I plan to have a center line/block of Ulmish infantry whose job is to hold that line until my Rangers/other archers defeat the enemy."

Isn't that being a diVersion? Just a big diVersion.

It seems to me like you're using mercs and mages extensively instead of normal national troops. I wonder what would happen if you lost just one battle with the mercenaries. That's why I tend to not be in favor of hiring mercs. Would I be correct to assume that you're toast if your merc army routes one time?