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Line Formation - Caius - 09-10-2009 Hi guys. Why is there not a restriction on what Battalions may form line? Mainly concerned with the Prussians but also the Austrian as well. I thought line formation was limited for these troops historically. Caius RE: Line Formation - FM WarB - 09-12-2009 Prussian and Austrian units could and did use line formations historically. The game includes many restrictions on the use of line formation: they move slower and will disorder crossing or entering all but clear and field terrain. Using the line movement disorder rule adds a chance (high for poor morale units) that they will disorder even in clear and field terrain when moving. Using extended line for large units is cumbersome. RE: Line Formation - rahamy - 09-12-2009 There are other restrictions in place such are preventing some units from detaching skirmishers & only select units can form extended line. All infantry units can form line however. RE: Line Formation - Caius - 09-13-2009 Thanks guys for your reply. I have a board game on Waterloo battle that restrics line formation for certain Prussians, just was interested if this was true. Caius RE: Line Formation - Xaver - 09-13-2009 All units can use line formation, as Rahamy says are some limits for "special" units. -Restricted units can detach skirmis, for example russian units in Russia Campaing can do it, you have jager units to do the job. -Militia units cant form square and cant detach skirmis. -Light units can detach skirmis, all you want (usually 4 but if you detach all after you can reform the btl, you need leave a litte remanent). -Guard units are like light units but with morale bonus. -Brit units dont have the 20% plus in melee using column formation as the other armies have but they have better musket and a powerfull line of fire. Cavalry... well, are 3 main types, heavy (20% plus in charge), Lancers (20% plus in charge but -20% in defense) and cossacks... i think they have a special panic??? PD: Rahamy i hear something about a new nap game, is true or only a :pig:???