Volcano Man Wrote:But then again, most people would probably save and load the turn if that happens to them (hence the reason why I like to play some small scenarios with no PBEM saves), which is the same thing that would happen if there were complex ambush rules in place.
Either this is a sad indictment on humanity or you're just an old cynic. :P
I prefer huge campaigns so saves on are pretty much mandatory. It just means I have to be careful choosing my opponents.
They were advancing towards a nearby enemy, attacking. I doubt they were in column. Even T mode losses are trivial compared to an ambush. Still, I would I would be delighted to see, occasionally, a travel mode unit ambushed by a previously unspotted defender, and having it's losses magnified by 6. Or any random number, after ambush has been invoked.