Setting up a move orders?

[Zane]

I select a move order and click the mouse to were I want to move and the Line jumps Left or right of were I want to go? Then I have to cancel and try it again?

Is there something I am doing wrong? This happens when I am setting any target.

Thank's for any info.

Zane

[Erwin]

That's just the way the game works. Usually the AI/graphics will set your men down in sensible positions even if the waypoint is not exactly where you wanted them to go.

Other times, it can be a problem.

[Arnoldio]

Game is tile-based, therefore everything is simplified, wich requires less coding work because infantry works like a group and it attaches itself to pre-made cover. Its not dynamic so to speak. If you played Men of War or Company of Heroes, those two games use a different cover system wich allows much more detailed placement of troops.

Now vehicles are just one object and they dont really use cover the way infantry does, therefore you can move them wherever you want.

Imagine CM like chess. You can only place your units on black or white, not on the line. If you wanted more detailed placement, you would have to further divide the chessboard and that means more hard work for the devs and redesign of the game.

I suggest you to spend an hour or two in the scenario editor to fully understand.

Ingame tip; Always face the camera the same way as the unit you0re issuing order to is facing. That way you cannot missclick an order and send them to the other side of the fence or something like that.