Fool King formation checks: range, space and the first engagement

The rear machine and forward troops occupy different depths. The visible arcs make distance part of the setup. Kingy's suggested experiment is to give one front unit the job of meeting the enemy and one ranged unit the job of firing from behind it, then observe whether both can do that in your build.

Do not copy the spacing by eye as a universal formation: unit range, commands, terrain and the opponent all affect the question you are testing.

Demo 2.0, released October 19, changes the input system and tutorial. Check the current command prompts before applying older controls. The September 11 patch changed range calculations and says some units could previously enter an undefined state. September 16 included pathing and waypoint tweaks. Neither note proves that every idle-unit report is fixed or that a placement change always works. These checks help isolate the symptom; they are not a confirmed workaround.

1. Check the current range display and whether the intended target is inside it; minimum range can matter too.
2. Check the unit's initial command, intended target and route through the formation.
3. Watch one engagement to distinguish an idle unit from a projectile that fires but misses.
4. If it still stands idle, record the demo build, unit, command, target and terrain before changing one factor.

4Gamer’s September 18 play report describes these pre-battle orders in a TGS-specific build. Labels below are translations, not verified English menu text; compare your current demo before applying them.

This is a learning method, not a win-rate claim. Different opponents prevent a controlled comparison, so record the opponent and terrain too. If a unit appears stuck, check the current demo patch before concluding that the tactic itself is impossible.

1. Record the unit types, their current range and the initial commands.
2. Choose one job for each line and leave a visible route to the intended target.
3. Watch whether each unit moves, acquires a target and attacks.
4. After a loss, note the first failed job: no target, no route, missed projectile or early exposure.
5. Change one placement or command on the next suitable attempt and compare that behavior.