I can recommend Lindybeige too but better take a look at https://www.youtube.com/user/scholagladiatoria Matt in my opinion is more competent than Lindybeige :)
I’m not sure about weapon specializations, it might limit our strategy to one weapon type per battle brother.
I like pike range idea, it may have range even from 2 to 3 fields :)
More different enemies in faction is also good idea.
