guard mode

[WCrusader]

hi, is it possible to set a unit to start the battle in guard mode? no phalanx
since i think the phalanx formating is a bit broken regarding gameplay i wanted to replace the phalanx units with the short_pike tight formation and guard mode on
got the first 2 but cant get them to start battle with the guard mode.
Thx
WCrusader

[MasterOfNone]

descr_formations_ai.txt

[Aradan]

In the descr_formations_ai.txt, use the default_melee_stance line and make it "defend". But be careful to do it only to phalanx- (or spearmen- if you wish) containing blocks. If you want them to just start that way, only edit the 'defense' purpose formations (as they are the ones that define deployment), otherwise you'll have to edit almost all of them.