For what I’ve heard and read, These rules of engagements only applied to knights, who had swore an oath to follow the rules of chivalry. That’s why france got wrecked in battle of agincourt because their knights where attacked by many commoner archers in melee. (fighting multiple opponents in battle was a new thing for french knights)
Edit. This was ment to be a reply to the original post.
The French knights got wrecked primarily because they were outflanked by the archers, the ground was prepared with trenches, stakes, and caltrops preventing the use of horse, and the English had a strong position that nullified the French advantage in numbers, with the muddy ground also having an effect.
Chivalry and unfamiliarity with fighting multiple opponents had nothing to do with it.
Yes I am sorry, I didn’t really state it clearly. What I ment was that the knights who got involved in melee got wrecked because of what I said. You are right tho on the fact why most of their army was destroyed.
How dare you say that English is not your first language! You speak it better than at least 70% of English and 100% better than any American! Seriously, I had no idea until the end of your post that you didn’t speak English as your native language (Coming from an Englishman).
As for the fighting, it will be realistic; however it is a hard mindset for soldiers (melee) to engage one person at the same time as you need to coordinate your attacks together well in order for them to work (Eg: striking left and right at the same time.) so it is extremely unlikely to happen in a fight. However, once your buddy has landed or his blow deflected, it is alot easier to then strike (working as a duel team, one strikes then the other etc… etc…). In my fighting style (with lance or sword) we always fight the opponent in front of our buddy to the sides of us while blocking attacks directly in front of us. This way it confuses the enemy who are advancing to where the strikes / hits are coming in while looking after ourselves in defence. We work as a single unit, looking out for eachother but letting them handle it themselves unless they look like they’re in trouble. We never step back or step forward either, we hold the line unless ordered to do otherwise. It’s real good fun and would recommend it to anyone who likes history and aren’t afraid of getting hit!
Regards,
Warrior Rose
and 100% better than any American!
As an English speaking American, I’m afraid I must disagree on that point (granted, I WOULD say that he speaks/types (especially types) English better than your average American) - however, everything else you said I DO agree with 
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Yeah you know those stupid ass illiterate Americas. The same ones who walked on the moon… and to my knowledge is the only nation to do so. Come talk to me when Britain does the same yeah?
I have nothing against any U.S. citizen, but walking on the moon has nothing to do with grammar.
Moreover man landing on the moon has actually little practical in it. It was just to show russians their power.
Also when internet is flooded by US culture and by immensly stupid things americans can do (though everybody sometimes does something stupid), you cannot be surprised that word “American” is now synonym to “stupid”.
Not saying it is true but it is nowadays trend.
No need to be offended… well… unless you are stupid. (hehe)
(though i must admit that if someone calls German beer the best I take it as insult to whole Czech population)
Wrong it was not prepared but cheer luck for brits cause night before battle there were heavy rain that made battlefield a field of mud. French cavalry thus was slow as hell and knights knee deep in mud while arrows rained on em and in melee less armored archers had more agility and not tired as french knights.
But,… but Bavarian beer is the best. Sorry it´s true. 
Tastes are different( of beer and people).
Just using it as an example to show we’re not the brain dead idiots you think we are.
But yes you’re right ill bring up British grammar in a nut shell. Oh shut up ya fat blody wanka i kic you arse i swur on me mums life.
Yeah but you would think Europeans having god like intelligence would understand that idiots can exist in other countries. 
(strange concept i know).
(ps there is a troll cave on this forum if we continue this conversation it should probably be in there)
…anyway taunting (as we just demonstrated) is also one of possible engagements on the battlefield.
(phew… i managed to turn the topic back to its original course)
Because the whole space research has never had any practical use in our everyday lives…
What Bavarian beer? Because last time I checked most beers in Bavaria were named after Pilsner Urquell.
taunting (as we just demonstrated) is also one of possible engagements on the battlefield.
I never thought of that - and now I sincerely hope that there is, at the very least, a taunt button (my mind goes to Sid Meier’s Pirates - I tried to find a video, but couldn’t 
).
On battlefield is the first and only rule: survive! For this you should be able to use “dirty” tricks…
Rules of engagement: maybe Warhorse can (or will) differ with the difficulty level of the game, how many foes are attacking you.
Exemple: on easy - one, normal - one or two, hardcore - no limit
But there should always be an option to run and hide(it´s a rpg, not everybody is a warrior).
off-topic:
You are joking. Around my town, there are more than five private, local, little brewerys. They have all good or excellent stuff. For every taste. What kind of beer do you prefer?
http://www.brauerei-schoenram.de/produkte.htm
http://www.buergerbraeu.com/index.php/sortiment/unserebiere
http://www.hofbrauhaus-berchtesgaden.de/unsere_biere.html
http://www.hb-ts.de/unsere-biere/
http://www.wieninger.de/index.php?id=wieningerbier
who’s smart idea was it to turn this thread into an american bashing flamebait? hopefully martin klima doesn’t come upon this. otherwise illusion of mature forum for adults…shattered
I’m gunna be Switzerland on the Merika flaming.
But just back on topic >
There was another thread a ways back that sparked some similar discussion. I put my two cents there, and thought it still applied here. (Here’s the link to the other thread Large scale battles. 1 Life, or X lives?)
Anyways
Never did really get any dev commentary on how this will look and work in-game and in context though. So be interesting to see if this time around is any different
if you are desperate for information about the ai, here is paper by lead ai developer about system he plans to implement:
you can google some of the terms for better understanding of what he is describing. like automated planning and behavior trees.
in the context of large battles, i can surmise they will probably use brains and sub-brains, naturally for commander entity to oversee soldiers and make them work as cohesive units. maybe sub sub brains for the very little militiamen? is that how it works? don’t know. the paper gets technical.
but is interesting to get an idea of how complex and interesting they can make the ai. the pub and market examples would be a joy to experience
yea… the smaller a brewery the better the beer is.
Now i’d drink one… fortunately this weekend there is festival of mini-breweries at Prague castle.
And sadly alot better than our upcoming generation in Britain. Still, at least you have a grasp of humour unlike some others unable to have a bit of banter; either way, it’s neglecting on how good his use of the English language is.
Additionally, I am looking forward to the climax of Act I; or for Act I to be released for that matter! I think I’d perhaps prefer a more sophisticated combat system (allowing us to have directional block and not just attack) and also making us rely on each other and not just ourselves.
Regards,
Warrior Rose.
