Quote Originally Posted by QwertyMIDX
In order to make it easier they're already in the tighter formation when you start. Sorry Aymar, that was a change while you were away.
I was able to verify what Aymar posted with the Sweboz, and at least with me, pressing the loose formation button actually made the soldiers stay closer to each other. It happens with most german heavy infantry types, even general bodyguards, the exception being those chainmail armored guys that fight with axes (can't remember their name, sorry).

Frameharjoz got a lot more useful now that I know how to form a shield wall with them, the only bad thing is that sometimes they revert to the default looser formation when engaging.