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Brutus -> RE: Macedonian Aid (9/28/2010 10:12:58 AM)
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If you have already two Macedonian Aid cards, give it a try. Their units are very strong (the strongest in the game I think) and can take much damage. And you get an additional leader in Italy, what is always helpful. If you keep Hannibal with the main army in the field, ready to intercept, while Mago and Philip besiege cities, you can take over provinces fast and with few or no losses. Philips army is even strong enough to besiege cities with Roman armies inside that will sally out before they starve. And Philip is strong enough to hold a city while Hannibal is elsewhere, e.g. Ancona.
Two things you have to consider:
- The Romans can take away all Macedonian forces with one single card. So I try to bring Philip in play when I know the Romans have no or few cards left.
- If you don't have both Macedonian Aid cards but only one, it may be better to play its other option. The four ships you get with the first card are not worth it, as they can not leave the eastern waters to combine with your fleet.
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