So far I have mastered some basics and won victories in the 68 and 193 scenario. Still, I have serious problems to win decisive battles. I somehow always loose them. Even more, even if losses are equal in numbers, I loose nearly always more elements.
Example: Metellus (reenforced with one more legion) and Pompejus, both activated, stand in defensive posture (blue/yellow) behind a river. Both are well supplied. Sertorius attacks (over the river!), both sides loose 20.000 men, me 20-30 elements, Sertorius 3-4.
Another one: The macedonien gouverneur battles with dakiens (looses, I have no idea why). Both loose 3.000 men - me: 5 elements, enemy 2. And it (mostly) goes this way.
Could anyone explain, HOW to read the detailed battle reports? They do not offer me information, WHY the outcome was so negative. And how do AGEOD-veterans plan their battle? Even against Pontus, I may win, but have tremendous losses in numbers and in elements.
I also do not understand the effect of commanders. WHY ist Sertorius (or Sulla in the war with Marius) so strong? Some generals of mine have similar numbers and good traits. But still they stand no chance.
Another point: If start to fear, that moral may be the most important factor. In my victory with Severus, the enemies moral was about 60 and still falling, main above 100. From there on I won battle after battle, and - surprisingly - had less losses, especially when you count elements. If I am right, everythin is about morale - not good if playing Rome against Sertorius (he cant be stopped at start, climbing in Moral to 110-120, while you fall to 60 or less -> making even battles agains Pontus quite hard in losses).
I'd be very grateful for help, how to prepare battles, which don't cost me half of my army. One more point: I had 100.000 POW, but couldn't sell them. Pirates had sunk most of my trade-ships. Is this the reason? What must be fulfilled to sell POWs?
Thanks anyone!