great review. Just to note, the first ability is STABILI GRADU (not gradui), it basically translates as "Keep your positions!" in latin (or even, funnily enough given the effect of it, "Close ranks!")
The romans DID in fact just engage sarissas. Sometimes to significant casualties. Sometimes simply breaking through by dint of their superior defensive equipment.
Romans did engage sarissas but usually only in favorable ground. There are several battles where the Romans avoided engagements on the open plains choosing to engage on more broken terrain where they would be more successful. Sorry, I didn't have time to explain that perspective in the video.
Generally, (historically) Romans beat phalanx (Sarissa) by being able to attack the flanks, rather than head on. Unfortunately Saga does not give a mechanic for this.
@RodgeRules my son plays Greeks, and their defensive abilities are amazing, but also are able to hit hard too. We both feel that the inability of the more flexible Roman maniple system isn't replicated. Also, this video is really helpful. Keep them coming!
great review. Just to note, the first ability is STABILI GRADU (not gradui), it basically translates as "Keep your positions!" in latin (or even, funnily enough given the effect of it, "Close ranks!")
Thanks, easier to say!
43:05 Check out the gun show!
Hehe!
Ah, Gladius. An ability that (mostly) with a Rare finally makes it safe to attack shooting levy in melee ;)
Hehe! That must be why it's warrior only, got to keep the HG sweating!
The romans DID in fact just engage sarissas. Sometimes to significant casualties. Sometimes simply breaking through by dint of their superior defensive equipment.
Thanks for chiming in! Good to know!
Romans did engage sarissas but usually only in favorable ground. There are several battles where the Romans avoided engagements on the open plains choosing to engage on more broken terrain where they would be more successful. Sorry, I didn't have time to explain that perspective in the video.
Generally, (historically) Romans beat phalanx (Sarissa) by being able to attack the flanks, rather than head on. Unfortunately Saga does not give a mechanic for this.
Thanks for chiming in, Gary!
@RodgeRules my son plays Greeks, and their defensive abilities are amazing, but also are able to hit hard too.
We both feel that the inability of the more flexible Roman maniple system isn't replicated.
Also, this video is really helpful. Keep them coming!