In many other similar games I have run into the same issue. There have been times where I want a small group of units to be spread out across an area. Unfortunately, none of these games have the option to choose how condensed the unit formation is. Adding something like a slider to change the amount they are condensed or perhaps a few buttons for presets. Close, Near, Distant, etc.. Any thoughts? //I apologize if this is in the wrong area. I'm not entirely sure where/if the 'suggestions' area is.
Excuse me for I am very RTS nooby. I do remember an RTS game or two that I played and when ordering a group to move out if I held down the "move order" button it would bring up a UI visual menu or various group formations in which I can scroll though. The easiest example I could give is that I can change the formation from something like a square into a flying V. I think that'll be an awesome feature for the game. Also this forum section is the suggestion area. While I don't have access to the Alpha section of the forums I've been told suggestions stay out of the Alpha forum section.
Similiarly, in Supreme Commander / Forged Alliance, my beautiful army - especially gunships and navy - take way too much space. I want them to be closer together. A slider to adjust this would an awesome future. Also, a formation slider. For example, you can select the type of formation with a button (while having selected units). There'd be a line formation button, with a slider going from a vertical to a horizontal line, and another slider indicating how far the units will spread out. There'd be a phalanx formation button, with the slider indicating how far the units will spread out. Et cetera. But perhaps this is too complex?
I think it would be nice to be able to draw lines and stuff on the map that your team mates could see to make coordinating attacks easier.
It's imprecise, but I love this feature. Great for directing an attack group to spread out evenly and/or form a firing line.
