So basically there's the focus on less battles but they're bigger ones. Instead of raising individual units now, you raise entire armies/legions that gain traits and skills.
I got back into it recently. Finally got Europa Barbarorum working with the stabler Alexander engine. Holy fuck...the historical info and unit variety...just...holy fuck.
Bow Ashis....hahah those guys were...i don't know. Needs to be in huge numbers to be effective, but by the time I can get vet+accuracy upgraded ones I already can do the same for bow sams and bow monks....
Yeah, Shogun 2 is definitely NOT similar to FOTS. Melee is actually a lot more useful, and yu can't just nuke the shit out of enemy fortresses during siege assaults. Realm Divide is much different also...
Sucks that Chinu must ASPLODE in my favorite True History route. Gotta admit Teru is a fucking beast with counterattack, although that one Shimazu brother is like her on steroids, albeit only available in Kill the Monkey and other shit.