Valor and routing

[Ironside]

Oh, a unit leader can gain V&V only if he's general?
Could it be varying according to the vice or virtue? I'm thinking of the "captured" vice. I'm not sure, but I think that several unit leaders can have this (lower morale, higher valour)

Fist, captured line gives increased morale and lower command (a virtue imo).

The v&v is a bit complicated as generally only stack leaders get it. But some can be given to all generals in a stack (so you can have 15 generals and one commanding general in a stack).

Notice that the stack leader will get the commanding general v&v even if he's not commanding (you can do this is the battle deployment window).

To be a general you'll have to have a v&v or command stars and a clear sign of that they're generals are that they won't merge with other units, but will leave the general alone in a unit. So you can have an army consisting of 16 men in 16 units if you want.

[Musket]

If i am getting my butt kicked on Medieval, what i do is firstly, try and engage the enemy as far from the army starting point as possible. Secondly i try and flank my enemy, possibly go around the back and hit them from behind.

If all else fails and my army begins taking a heavy loss, i withdraw my army to a safe distance, rally the troops and make a final stand.

[Peasant Phill]

If i am getting my butt kicked on Medieval, what i do is firstly, try and engage the enemy as far from the army starting point as possible. Secondly i try and flank my enemy, possibly go around the back and hit them from behind.

If all else fails and my army begins taking a heavy loss, i withdraw my army to a safe distance, rally the troops and make a final stand.

You aren't giving a lot of info. Try to read Frogbeastegg's strategy guide in the guide threads first, it'll provide you with the basics you need to know before you fight your battles.

Engaging the enemy from afar: With what units? Do you get your units back? what's the casaulty/kill ratio? Does this screw up the enemy's formation?

Flanking the enemy: With what units? At what moment do they charge? Can the enemy react? Does manoeuvering them in place screw up the enemy's formation?

Withdrawing your troops: Weren't you placed at the best possible terrain before the actual engagement started? Do you withdraw one-by-one or in one move? Do you rout, withdraw or march your troops? Do you leave sacrificial units to slow down the enemy? Is your last stand on better terrain? When do you start this manoeuvre?

We can help if you answer these questions