On the other hand the biggest gain was the split up between left-click = select, right click = command. But yeah that what you mentioned, Orda, really is something I am missing. But this miss does allow for using complex formations somewhat easier.

I also found that recovering from a battle was much faster now too, even in the case of badly hurt units when you can quickly ungroup, redraw lines, regroup.

No, RTW had more urgent other problems that ruined MP IMO than the difference in control.