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

Read the space between the lines

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.

Watch the first failure, then change one cause

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.