changing unit formation

[Javolenus]

Hi There,

Apologies for such a basic question, but how do you make units change from column to line etc? Whenever I select a unit and right-click and choose an option, nothing happens. Just to clarify: I select a unit, right-click, choose the change formation option, select my desired formation - but nothing happens ingame. And so I must fight battles with troops in their starting formations, which is not ideal. Please could someone advise me? Maybe I'm missing some very simple thing! Thanks in advance for replies. I should say that I'm using the latest patched version of the game.

[PrinzHenrich]

Which scenario and which unit? Or maybe you haven't press buttom enough?

[Javolenus]

Hi PrinzHeinrich. Thank you for quick reply and Merry Christmas to you!

OK, now I have solved the problem by reading the manual again. Basically, I forgot that when changing formation you are also changing the unit's facing and have to click on a hex outside the unit to complete the manoeuvre. This was my mistake - I should have checked the manual before posting. Anyway, thanks again and all the best to you.

By the way, I have begun looking at the scenario editor - very good indeed! I will try to make a small scenario. May I ask - what would be the typical composition of a Saxon Army rearguard in the Silesian war period? Sorry to ask but thought I'd try!

[PrinzHenrich]

It depend of period it will Second Silesian War or 7YW? What kind of combat? You know I have made few scenarios for Saxons ?
Which battle have you on your plans?

[Javolenus]

Hello! Thank you for reply. I thought I might attempt to make a small fictitious scenario, just so that I can learn how to use the game editor. I imagined a river with a bridge, a ford, and some marshes; the river crossing is dominated by heights on the northern bank; there are a couple of small villages. My idea was that the scenario would be a clash between advance guard and rearguard units. I thought of Saxon units as a change to Austrians. But I have very limited knowledge of this period! I was just wondering what units would be typical for a Saxon rearguard/Prussian advance guard. I suppose I could research this online but thought I'd ask anyway. Thanks for your patience! Meanwhile, I will take a look at your Saxon scenarios when I get chance.

[PrinzHenrich]

They are in patch 1.12
About typical unit see more at Kronoskaf.com
You could make another historical scenario? Something I have done yet

[Javolenus]

Hi Prinz Henrich - thanks for this info. I will check out the Kronoskaf site!