Aside from Alexander's successor states, did Macedonian phalanx catch on in other Greek colonies or just somewhere else in general? Or did many attempt it and fail for some reason, preferring the traditional Hoplite or their older ways instead?

Ancient Rome - how many times will a soldier throw their javelin/pila before charging in and how good is the result?

If you have any references for this, that'd be nice too.

Battle of Leuctra seems pretty famous for its insane 50 deep column from the Theban sides. Is there any other battles you have in mind where a deep column is used to great effect?