Etiquette

[FLG]

I think looking is fine. The reason I say this is because the opposing armies don't just teleport into position, they usually fight there way there. So they have a good idea who/what is in front of them. Once the lines become static it is standard practice to send recon patrols to scout the enemy, as well as fly overs by recon aircraft. Read Beevor's Staliongrad for an excellent description of such patrols and how the German and Russian patrols entering and exiting the kessel used to pretend not to see each other so they wouldn't have to fight.

So along these lines I think it is fine to have a scout about, determine roughly who is where, as well as the lie of the land. But I think it is gamey to investigate all the defenses and troops strength at proposed points of attack.

Also, if myself and my opponent agree a game is to be played blind then obviously no sneaky peaking.