Elite Hoplite
Chieftain
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2007
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Hi, the new phalanx in bts is a typical early age Spartan hoplite. The hoplite representing Greek's UU should by the conventional hoplite which is more common. The inaccuracies i find in the hoplite is that, if they were trying to make a Spartan holite then why isn't there a scarlet cape? Another problem is that the shield is too small (chin to knee) and the symbol on it is inccorect ( < ). The new spearman is infact a version of the later hoplite with its linen armor, which is made in later periods. Yet it is weaker and is able to build in the same time with the phalanx ( which is earlier ). In my opion, the phalanx should represent the more typical hoplite in Greece. The design of the helmet is not relevent to any design. The greek hoplite never actually wear boots, they wear greaves and sandals (Spartans dont wear foot protection ). They didn't wear skirts that big and had little protection for the leg. They never wore gauntlets neither. Spear is quite small. The phalanx is a formation like, 'tortois formation' ( used by Roman legionare). So if the greeks were named by their formation then why aren't the Romans. The Hoplites unit has many names through every state and different periods. But it would be easier to just call them 'hoplites' wouldn't it? So what do you guys think about the phalanx, and if im wrong please correct me.
