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I am at the early middle age map, i already won few provinces and sectors while possessing mounted archer barrack and mercenary(one of each) mixed with iron age units against enemy weaknesses. I am at the point where the majority of provinces already has 3+ artillery units and i find it close to impossible to beat them with my current pool of soldiers. I just researched the heavy infantry barrack of early mid ages and i am on dilemma- should i build barrack for heavy infantry or make a second one for mounted archers. From the provinces overview(the 2 i have access to) it seems a tactic of high mobile archer team can win against the artillery units, fast enemy units are scars(they were a problem previous maps, but thanks to soldiers/mercenary no more). On the other hand heavy infantry does not seem like an option for most of the remaining sectors, since light units are present in a few and there rly is just 1 sector where i could make a great use of heavy inf. At the same time i assume next maps i explore will start with light units of the next age, where armored infantry can be the shield that separates my arches from them.
Few extra pros and cons- Archer range building is cheaper(in terms of population even), but takes more place; having a big mounted archers squad can be the winning tactic for the moment, but not in the long term, where infantry will supposedly have important part to play.
I even started considering using the respective population/place for goods building instead and unlock some sectors by negotiation, however this will shrink my chances at the pvp tournaments.
I know there is no ultimate answer to my dilemma(or even crossroad), but more experienced players might point me to something im missing from my perspective, so any additional input is welcome!
Few extra pros and cons- Archer range building is cheaper(in terms of population even), but takes more place; having a big mounted archers squad can be the winning tactic for the moment, but not in the long term, where infantry will supposedly have important part to play.
I even started considering using the respective population/place for goods building instead and unlock some sectors by negotiation, however this will shrink my chances at the pvp tournaments.
I know there is no ultimate answer to my dilemma(or even crossroad), but more experienced players might point me to something im missing from my perspective, so any additional input is welcome!