3. Speaking on tactics, perhaps a way to pre determine your formation going into a non ambush battle scenario would be fitting?
4. And lastly going back to formations there could be bonuses to group cohesion, like shield wall but more complex and demanding.
to 3: A deployment phase at the beginning of battles is absolutely on our list.
to 4: I think that wouldnt work well with the small scale engagements we have.
The first mounted units will join the scene with the goblin faction, but we are still not 100% sure about horses for the battle bros. Partly because of game design, partly because of visual representation issues.