Defensive terrain?

[Blaudonner]

There's an indicator showing that your units get boosted by holding higher ground, but I haven't seen any indicator for defensive terrain. Do you get a boost by placing units in the woods, and is there a fatigue penalty from marching though rough terrain?

[daniu]

There's an indicator showing that your units get boosted by holding higher ground, but I haven't seen any indicator for defensive terrain.

Well, the "high ground" is a morale factor which are displayed in the mouse over.
Other terrain has impact on fighting, but not on morale so it is not shown.

Do you get a boost by placing units in the woods, and is there a fatigue penalty from marching though rough terrain?

Yes, woods provide cover from enemy fire. As I said, there is no morale boost.
I don't think there is a fatigue penalty for rough terrain, but there certainly is one for climbing steep hills.

[Blaudonner]

Yes, woods provide cover from enemy fire.

I suppose it also provides some cover against cavalry charges? It would seem logical that the horses lose some momentum among the trees.

[daniu]

I suppose it also provides some cover against cavalry charges? It would seem logical that the horses lose some momentum among the trees.

Yes, I originally wanted to mention that. Cavalry also is noticeably slower in woods.

[Blaudonner]

Thx, I'll try playing with terrain now that I know what to look for!