TTK_GeneralNoob I totally agree with you. However, I would like to point out that (...lets think...) Collosi have 80% peirce!!!! Obviously Gastraphetes are not going to put a dent in them! Only three myth units have 80% peirce! Sure, specialized units will do better than Gastraphetes at their targeted unit couters, but as I said, Gastraphetes can be powerful behind a meatshield - mixed in with other units. But by no means should Gastraphetes be used extensively for a purpose another unit can fulfill better.
So basically, I would say that choosing to use Gastraphetes depends on the player, but as you said TTK, an army of Toxotes, heroes, and siege will do a similar job, if not better. But the Gastraphete, in my opinion, is still a powerful unit (very good in deathmatch ) in certain situations - like Titan killing, for example . Personally, I like to keep a few in my standard Greek army. By the way, I think Gastraphetes automatically target buildings.
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