Suggestion: How to beef up light inf

[Kristoffer O]

Originally posted by Arralen:
I though about not moving into the same square with units of the same squad,
so differents squads from one commander or troops from different commanders could interpenetrate each other...

Could the game enigne handle this?

A.

Not currently, but it is a good solution. Part of the strength of the Roman legionary army was its manipular structure and a depth that enabled broken units to retreat behind the second or third rank to regroup. This way the enemies were constantly attacked by fresh soldiers. I am very fond of the manipular army, but the Dominions engine is not formation friendly.

The suggested system would work well with human sized units, but giants would not be able to pass through their own ranks. Currently Giants (size 4 beings) are the only unit that allows other units to pass through as they do not fill up a square. I like this fact, but giants are not LI and thus it is a bit backwards. Still LI and wolf riders can retreat through the giant ranks.