03-29-2011, 02:54 PM
(01-24-2011, 07:02 PM)Zwobot link Wrote:(I only order column and line formations when leading anyway because everything else is too complicated to maintain - even wedge).Line formation is the hardest to follow since squad mates, that are actually the only reference to one's position in the formation, are outside everybody's field of view, and thus everybody need to constantly check their rights and left to keep their orientation. Wedge is the easiest to follow in my opinion, because all you have to do is figure out which side you need to be on (according to EROL) and who needs to be next and in-front of you, and keep him on the edge of your field of view.
I order line formation only when closing in on an un-aware enemy, and never use it while travelling long distances. I use wedge as default formation and column when the enemy is close at the flanks and in forests (due to many obstructions in forests, it's hard to keep any formation that involves more than just following the one in-front of you).
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