Talk:Alexander the Great/@comment-8000763-20130818181057

I have several problems with this. 1. The balista was only used during seiges. It would be utterly useless in 1v1, especially considering you could just move left or right out of the firing zone. Also, the balista was an improved Roman version of Alexander's weapon. 2. A Sarrissa is 18 feet long. You wouldn't easily stab someone with it if they were right by you. 3. Xyston was around 12 feet long, same deal. 4. Alexander was trained in combat and lead his cavalry. He would win about any 1v1. 5. The Gastrophetes wasn't usually used. Cretean mercenaries were the main archers, and javelin men/slingers were more common than crossbowmen. I can't think of any more right now, but I could critique other commanders. :P