Is anyone else looking forward to their old tactics being out of date.

[Malkut]

However, if you only lose a handful on their volley, it can still be worth it.

Yes, I too am thinking of it in terms of attrition. You absorb a weak blow to deliver a stronger one.

I wonder if that kind of thinking will be more common, in an era where everyone can kill instantly from a distance.

[Explodingcannonballfromhell]

Yes, I too am thinking of it in terms of attrition. You absorb a weak blow to deliver a stronger one.

I wonder if that kind of thinking will be more common, in an era where everyone can kill instantly from a distance.

It should be carried out by disciplined troops however.But like others said against platoon firing this is a bad idea.So in that case the best tactic would be to use weaker troops that are able to carry out one volley and then engage in melee to interupt the enemy while the more professional regulars advance in firing range behind them.Once in position relief those weak units and let your professional troops finnish the job.