This is definitely one of those things I've seen but can't offer proof or a test. I've seen infantry get truly clobbered just because it raised spears and was in the middle of changing facing, much less moving to a new location or changing its formation.Originally Posted by Simon Appleton
Not necessarily -- the infantry needs to be in position and formed up., thick or thin. However, it is true that a long, thin lines take longer to get completely in position than a short, thick one.It seems to somewhat contradict Doug's point about thin lines - maybe it's just saying you need a close formation, not a deep one.
I don't play with spear units much, but I always turn phalanx off and click the run button when repositioning them, even if it's just a change of facing.
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