The hardest thing for me now is guessing whether the person talking is a hoplite or a farmer. I usually get it wrong and try to jump over the farmer. :)
Hint: If you have valuble stuff in your weapons or armor cache, fill it with the cheap stuff so thieves have a lower chance to actually get the good things.
It's hard to remember who says what. My reaction time while outrunning a rider is not good enough to throw a spear, jump a spearman, or block a duelist. The only way to tell what's coming is by remembering who says what.