>>537676376
posted this a few threads ago, it's the main sort of template I use for all my armies in Pharaoh, changing based on terrain and other things.
I like to have two front lines, with a split down the middle for ranged, and my melee flankers will go around the outsides. The reserves can either be used to save the archers if they need it, bolster the front line, or help flank.
Pharaoh doesn't really punish you for using mixed armies like some other games do, so you can pretty much do whatever as long as you have a battle plan.

>>536951962
ignore the proportions and spacing they're just representative boxes
This is my standard Pharaoh formation depending on terrain and units on hand
it is basically unbeatable because it sets up 2 distinct kill zones for javelins and flankers, while allowing lots of flexibility and room to manouver if things don't go as planned
you can use similar logic for other games but not 1:1