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[quote]Originally posted by Graeme Dice:

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Originally posted by Blitz:
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Where standard arco can boast edges in more efficient infantry and trampling, giants versus chariots and myrmidons is laughable to say the least.

Why are you sending chariots, which gain their advantage by trampling smaller troops, against giants? Myrmidons can hold their own against giants, since you can easily have three times their number with enough cheap castles producing them. If you can't produce enough Myrmidnos, then use your cheaper troops, since Jotuns are strong enough to kill just about any human in one hit.
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I wouldn't use Myrmidons, since the Myrm armor will do little good against giant-wielded weapons and hurled boulders. Practically the same effect can be had with Cardaces, who are 2/3 the cost and very low resources, so they are essentially disposable. The main thing is to have a lot of little worthless guys for them to busy themselves trying to squash with overkill weapons, while they get peppered with a combo of spears, javelins, arrows, and magic. Sending valuable (in gold or resources or gems) units against giants is more risky than is usually necessary.

And yes, the Philosopher and Skeptic are captiol-only. My mistake.

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