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Old October 16th, 2008, 03:00 PM
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Default Re: Low Cost Tactics

Be sure to move javelins, slingers, archers, etc off to the side. It gives them a better view of their targets and creates fewer friendly-fire hits against your own men. Even casters if they are slinging magic can benefit from a side view of the combat.

Also take note of how your enemy places units. The AI for example likes to place archers on his right flnk (the top of the screen). So if you are targeting archers then place your shooters on your left flank (top of the screen) to give them a direct view. Having them shoot over your units can tend to hit more of your guys than his.
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Old October 16th, 2008, 09:38 PM
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Default Re: Low Cost Tactics

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...The AI for example likes to place archers on his right flnk (the top of the screen). So if you are targeting archers then place your shooters on your left flank (top of the screen) to give them a direct view....

Most of your observations seem to gibe closely with mine. But this one, I am quite positive that the AI flip-flops the layout occasionally. I've noticed this especially in regards to their cavalry placement, sometimes they flank left, other times they flank right.
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