[Kristoffer O]

I'm currently playing MA Mictlan in an MP game. My armies are currenlty being whipped by Vanheim bladewinds. I have come to the conclusion that archer decoys are not necessarily a good thing, as BW outrange your spells and slings and can be used from the rear of the enemy lines to target your rear units, regardless of archer decoys.

Generally the spell AI targets to get maximum dmg output, which means it avoids buffed troops and is more likely to target your large group of archers or other shield less troops. If all rear troops are protected with wooden warriors the front ones will be targeted, but on the other hand, the buffed rear troops will not close for combat until the front chaff are destroyed. Might be better to place all your troops as close to the enemy as possible, together with buffing mages, expect some losses and hope that your troops get to the rear of the enemy before your chaff is dead.

Flying troops can be great to take out rear mages.