Yes, there should be an option where you can set the starting positions of every member like a default battle formation that is remembered by the game and applied whenever it is possible. Would be real PAIN to assemble in a tactic way before EVERY battle.
Maybe have the game remember how you arranged their deployment in the last battle. Saves effort on building a menu for it, while allowing you to make any necessary adjustments to the new scenario.
I think cavalry might not fit the relatively small scale of the engagements. Also uncertain as to how you’d gracefully implement them (they’d require tons of mechanics) while also ensuring that they don’t dominate combat.
