perhaps stupid EAW questions

[FM WarB]

1) Using Line movement disruption optional rule, can line units in extended formation disrupt?
2) Can units with sufficient moverment points always change formation without risk of disordering, no matter how close to enemy units?
3) Do extended line formations present harder to hit tatgets, yet fire the same?
4) Do extended line formations melee less effectively?

[rahamy]

1) Using Line movement disruption optional rule, can line units in extended formation disrupt?


No


2) Can units with sufficient moverment points always change formation without risk of disordering, no matter how close to enemy units?


Yes, that feature only exists in the Nap engine.


3) Do extended line formations present harder to hit tatgets, yet fire the same?


Yes, but 1812 & FIW have been altered to have far fewer X-line units...and 1776 will be toned down a bit as well with the next update.


4) Do extended line formations melee less effectively?

Yes, at 25% effectiveness. Essentially, don't melee with them.