I have to confess to making a mistake in my list....well it did involve allies from a complicated source..anyway it has resulted in the removal of the only "good" unit in my 1500 point army. So I have no superior troops of any sort and nothing in close order. At least I will be able to cover a lot o...

Two rows of archers at the front would get the bonus dice as they are using both direct and plunging fire. If the archers are at the rear they would not get the bonus dice.

Change formation takes place before movement for drilled troops, turning to flank is part of movement.

Yes that is correct.

Hi Hon, Ok I understand what you are saying about the skirmishers. Remember close fighting infantry are not the best choice to drive off skirmishers, cavalry or your own skirmishers should perform this task for you. There is a difference between turning to flank (change face) and turning to rear (ab...

Well, there do seem to be some questions in amongst the criticisms and I will try to answer these where I can. Remember for a single large combat to occur there must be units that are fighting (overlapping) two or more enemy units, without these "bridges" you just have a series of individual combats...

No as it is the smelly obstacle that gives the benefit.

The following has just been added to the errata:
Christian Crusaders and Crusading Military Orders:
No more than two units of Archers may be fielded, other Archers must be in formation with Spearmen.
Medieval English:
There must be at least one base of Men-at Arms for every three bases of Archers.

New amendments just added to the errata: Late Republican and Early Imperial Rome: Due to their superior training and self-confidence, Drilled legionaries may elect not to close up when within 8" of enemy, and may continue at their full movement rate. If they charge more than 4" into combat, they wil...

The rule is as written. Others are inferior fighters if specified so by their army list.