Introduction to Alexander The Great
Alexander The Great puts you in charge of a fast, hungry army that wants new lands. You study the map, pick a route, and set the pace of the march. Rivers, hills, and walls slow your lines and invite mistakes. Food runs low if you chase too hard, and paydays keep tempers under control. Leaders ride with the troops and change the mood of a fight with a single order.
Battles feel tight and direct. Dense spear lines hold the center while nimble skirmishers test the edges. Companion cavalry waits for a gap and hits like a hammer. Chariots and elephants show up in some encounters and force new plans. Terrain matters, and a shallow stream can ruin a charge. Morale swings fast after a flank hit or a leader falls.
The campaign grows from one victory to the next. You secure towns, raise replacements, and pick which front to push. Siege work takes time, so rams and towers become tools you learn to trust. Famous showdowns set clear goals, like breaking a center or rescuing a wing. Each map rewards clean lines, fresh reserves, and a calm hand when the fight turns messy.