Infantry formations & orders

Nice to have the option to set a formation for infantry. It would be even better if the option could be embellished to reflect more authentic formations of the period e.g.:

a) Extended Line (line abreast)
b) Arrowhead
c) Single File
d) Double file
e) Diamond

Add an option for close or wide, and I believe we could see some real good tactics and action that would look and feel nicely authentic.

Adding an option for some simple fire orders would be welcome. e.g.

a) Fire at will
b) Hold fire / stealth mode
c) ‘Watch & Shoot’ - (cover an area designated by active player and only fire when enemies are in that ‘arc’)
d) Rapid fire
e) Deliberate fire (slower rate than rapid)

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Love these. The devs confirmed they will make more commands and I think they even mentioned the stealth mode specifically.

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Is it just me but is formations really working in this game? I tell them to spread out but they always like to clump up using close formation 24/7.

Agree - I’m not seeing any real difference when I give that order.

Yes, they are working. Go and try them in Practice mode. You will see the difference.