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DIEMAN -> RE: Not for Me (2/28/2005 6:09:45 PM)
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Sorry to hear of your difficulties, themattcurtis... from reading your post, I feel I might be able to offer one or two tips to help you get over the hump at Thebes:
Firstly, it is IMPERATIVE that your cavalry avoid charging at spear-wielding infantry, even when attacking from the rear. Use an "attack" order rather than a "charge" order and you will trample those Theban spearmen into the dirt.
The "battle advisor" tips can be of great help in deciding whether to charge, attack, or simply defend. Generally speaking, if I have the advantage (+1/-1, for example), I will go ahead and attack, but if the selected unit is low on morale or training I may find myself at a disadvantage to attack (-2/0, for example), in which case I will either (depending on initiative) move, retreat, or stand and defend. Sometimes using a move order to dart past the enemy lines is more effective than any attack.
Last, but not least, the wall-archers at Thebes are very, very dangerous and should be treated as an extremely serious threat. After mopping up the enemy cavalry and light infantry in the south, I usually spend a turn or two gathering my forces together near the center of the map before advancing to the wall. If one or two units become isolated, they will be easy targets for the archers and will likely not last more than a few turns.
Good luck, and happy battling!
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