Request for new "set-unit-ranks feature" in the next patch

**Parmenio** · 01-06-2005, 10:01

It would be far better if the drag and click line tool maintained relative unit depth rather than relative unit frontage.

**R'as al Ghul** · 01-06-2005, 15:20

In M:TW/VI you draw the line using the left button. If you press the right button while doing so, all units will be adjusted to an equal number of ranks.
Pretty easy. I wonder why it's been changed/dropped.

R'as

**Red Harvest** · 01-06-2005, 17:02

I agree.

**th3freakie** · 01-06-2005, 20:20

Another cool thing would be something that allowed you to merge 2 units with combined number of men equal or less then the size of one unit of their type.

**EGO** · 01-06-2005, 21:43

Hmmmm..seems to me that is is more "realistic" for it to be a little difficult to get the men properly lined up. That's a lot of people you're trying to get all in a row in a timely manner.

**Proletariat** · 01-06-2005, 22:16

Doesn't the fact that it's been concluded that there are no rank bonuses in R:TW make this somewhat moot? Is it aesthetics that you're after or am I missing something obvious?

**Oaty** · 01-06-2005, 23:57

Originally Posted by Proletariat

Doesn't the fact that it's been concluded that there are no rank bonuses in R:TW make this somewhat moot? Is it aesthetics that you're after or am I missing something obvious?

Well line up your infantry 2 deep against a cavalry superior army and then tell me there are no rank bonuses

Actually rank bonuses may not be needed with this engine. Possibly rank penalties for missile units. Depth bonuses obviously do not occur a numerical or stat bonus. But when you are maintining a line the depth bonus is apparant.

**GeWee** · 01-07-2005, 10:12

Well I don't know about rank bonuses but enemy cavalry rides right through my understrength legionary units like they weren't even there if they don't have enough ranks.