I think they mentioned something about moving the pikeman to a new building (barracks, iirc) and removing the metal cost. I'm guessing they didn't get rid of the original version.

Hay Island Dog - do you have a special key just for posting "thanks for reporting" , 

Seriously, i am sure i speak for may others in saying Thank you for replying. .  It reinforces the fact that SD is listening

He admitted in another post that is using the Logitech Gaming Software, which supports 36 macro keys. So it quite possible that he has a key programmed for this reply.

And this is a good thing, for it is better (for us) that he uses his time useful than spending it typing the same text over and over again. We don't want him to develop a RSI.