[OBSOLETE] Enable Custom Formations [78071]

Using the formation tool crashes the game in builds some time after 78071.

Right-button drag with the move command to create a path, then right click in the direction units should be facing.

The toggle button for this WIP game feature was removed in recent builds, this trivial mod just turns it on by default.

- https://github.com/JustinLove/enable_custom_formations
- http://wondible.com/pa/enable_custom_formations_v1.1.0.zip
- PAMM

## 1.1.0

- Broken on builds after 78071, add warning dialog

Why was this feature removed? I quite liked it.

Because it was never working correctly.

I saw a dev in another thread describe it as 'highly experimental, which is why it is off by default'. Hope they're still working on it.

I must say, this mod is amazing, it can turn the tides in an even battle between bots, or between tanks

Quick tutorial: how to use the custom formations:

• While a group of units is selected, right click and drag the cursor to create the green line that will be used as the front of your custom formation

• Release the right mouse button, and an arrow will appear to select the direction of the units. A preview of the units formation will appear. Right click to confirm the direction.

• Wait for units to take into position. You can hold down shift to see the preview of the final formation

• When they are done, the green box and green dots will disappear, the custom formation is complete. Keep in mind that the units that are waiting for other units to come, may leave the formation to engage enemies nearby

****End of Tutorial ****

Pro-tips: how to master the art.

OOOH that last 2 screenshots make so much sense.

I finally know how Elodea does those pro splits!

Is there any way to get this mod to do standard total-war style line formations? With formation-center-click + formation direction click style controls?

This just exposes the unfinished Uber implementation, I can't do anything with it.

RIP. Using the tool reliably crashes in PTE.

Yep, and now crashes stable too, since PTE was pushed to stable!

Enable Custom Formations 1.1.0 - Broken after 78071, add warning dialog.

Will be delisted in about a week after people have a chance to get the warning.

Is it possible to make such a switch also for buildings when you dragbuild? that you can selected spere building or line building with your right mouse button?

Uber would have to add something to the engine for this.

Removed from PAMM.

why this mod is removed? :/

ok, too bad..

Just to clarify, I assume this mod is dead because the old implementation that it exposed (that Uber turned off in the game) no longer works due to recent patches?

Sorry to bother you @jables, but do you know if a developer is scheduled to look at this feature again? It was a great feature, and even in its rudimentary form it had its uses. I was overjoyed when it was released and now it rather sucks that we can't use it!

Hoping it will get some love and come back to the game!