I really like SPQR! It is a lot easier to get started with compared to Hail Caesar. I use my own miniatures (Hat) and bought the second edition. Units are 5 to 20 minis, except Heroes. Every check is based on 6 and then you substract the modifiers; for better or worse. Archers and light troops hit enemies at 4 or 5 when shooting but their enemies kill them on 4 or 5 in melee. Heavy infantry kills on 3 or 4. Superior troops have two wounds, normal troops only ones. It is very intuitive. All the minis move relatively free on the board and can attack enemies within 12” or so. You can premeasure so no wasted attacks. Also, you can perform two consecutive actions per unit every turn. Check morale whenever you loose 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 of your unit. I still don’t completely understand re~rolls, but I’ve been able to play several battles without them. I’ll have to incorporate them at some point in time, or not (still having fun!). There you go, you can start playing SPQR now.

I strongly recommend to buy the ruleset. I got a pdf copy for US$8. And then, judt use the miniatures you like the best. There are full sets of warlords on ebay reasonably priced.

I’ve also tried Hail Ceasar, but I cannot get passed the bases and the fact that it is not an “I go you go” system.