Skirmishing
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:58 am
Can anyone give me some basics on skirmishing and splitting battalions? Using the new grog toolbar (which I like very much) I hit the split button and specify 50%. I assume that this means that 50% of the battalion goes into skirmish order. This does happen, but not always. Some of the time, the unit just divides into two sections, a small one and a larger one. Does this mean that the unit is not capable of skirmishing? Then, in order to combine the unit, I choose the smaller unit and I hit the same button. If the unit can be combined the button looks different when you hover over it and asks if you want to combine. Often, when I hit this button, instead of being able to combine a unit, I get a message that the unit cannot be split. I don't seem to be able to combine the unit at all.
I notice that the AI will send out skirmishers when commanding brigades. However, this does not seem to occur when attacking buildings. It seems to me that I get better results when I am able to send skirmishers to attack buildings or fortifications. Is this the best way or is using line better. Lines seem to get many more casualties than skirmishers.
Thanks for the help.
I notice that the AI will send out skirmishers when commanding brigades. However, this does not seem to occur when attacking buildings. It seems to me that I get better results when I am able to send skirmishers to attack buildings or fortifications. Is this the best way or is using line better. Lines seem to get many more casualties than skirmishers.
Thanks for the help.