I agree with you thedarkhorse.

Previously already a person stronger than you could wipe you for almost no cost.

But what was even worse is that he could do it without even giving any second thought, just send rowdies and clean you of men.

This part has not changed. I know people would feel great because people have losses from ranged units now but the part that someone could clean your troops for 20 % of cost without even having to think strategically or tactically is still there. And is about as strong as before.

It should need some tactics or well-rounded force to get to that point, not the opposite.