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Anyone think this might be a cool idea? I think so but this post started solely due to boredom

Phalanx would be an interesting addition. 2 problems though. 1- the polearms in this game arent used like the ancient greek/macedonian/roman spears. Instead its more like your new age street fighting style. 2nd- not enough pikeman. I personally think shields and a new SL ability could pull off some sort of defensive formation like this. Give the Fencers the Pelte and pikeman the Hoplo. Certainly would add some stratagy. Unfortunatly I couldnt see the devs adding this any more so than the Corinthian Helmet (would be nice).

Corinthia Rhomphaia

Phalanx should be a group ability done by at least more than one pikeman.

cool lets throw in the defensive turtle formation for a bunch of swordsman and maybe commandos can have catapults and ballistainstead of rocket lauchers...or how about you just buy rome total war

"Feel the power of the Popcorn Bus"

also this formation would only be effective against mounted attackers lol ranged weapons and gank sqauds would easily out flank it

"Feel the power of the Popcorn Bus"

As a matter of fact, I was playing Rome: Total War when I was writing up this post heh . Blame the Seleucids

Lay off the RTW!

Defensive Turtle Formation= Roman Testudo

Im tellin ya, the devs could learn a lot from RTW. Add throwing spears, profession appropriate shields (fencer= Pelte pikeman= Hoplo, so on), and new weapons. Im pretty certain the 1-handed "Sword" is based on the Gladius. I see no problem in sheilds, they may be needed if the Combat balance finally gives pistols and carbs their well deserved power.

Corinthia Rhomphaia