Quote Originally Posted by Kadagar_AV View Post

4>>> In theory this works, but when I try to practise it a lot of things seem to go wrong. And on the notion of "spears should stand still and in guard mode to absorb the charge", is that really so? I mean, having them run a little to the side will automaticly destroy the enemys charge as it will no longer fullfill the requirements needed for a good charge, often resulting in a slow reform, letting my spears charge them instead....

Oh, and when I say "let my spears charge them", I of course mean: "take 10 seconds to reform, then wander around aimlesly, and then finaly charging, allthough only with the first line while the other lines stroll around picking flowers or something".
Yes absolutely. the horses charging head on into a spear or pike wall is EXACTLY what you want.(if you are the one being charged anyways ;) )

if you have other troops being charged, then sure go ahead and find ways to disrupt the charge.
But as spearmen, the force of the cavalry running into spears is a good thing.