Exactlyrbodleyscott wrote:No troops are going to be points-cost-effective against their worst match-up. The points system is primarily intended for tournament games not historical refights. For tournament purposes the overall balance against a variety of opponents is what matters - though probably weighted somewhat towards "in-theme" opponents.
If playing a historical matchup between Romans and Early Germans, in which you wish to give the Germans an (unhistorically) equal chance of winning, it may be necessary to allow them a few extra points. (Of course, the trick will be judging how many to give them so as not to tip the balance the other way).
We played a sixe player battle between mid republican romans and parthians on the steppe.
To compensate the parthians had 1200ap while the romans got 1350. (no allies on either side and doubling the min/max for compulsories).
PS the parthisa conceded after a few hours due to a roman flank march. Having it again as a historical scenario I'd not permit flank marches as legions are hardly likely to be able to sneak up on the steppe.