Stances even for fleet!

[T-Duke]

We know tactical stances/postures are finally expected in Rome II. I think even fleets should have stances expecially now we also know the "sea regions" system is coming back (which can be a good idea afterall) It would be silly imho that every time my fleet reach a zone occupied by an enemy fleet a batte will always take place (still no radars guys )

On the contrary, 2 fleets with "defensive" posture could have just 25% chance to engage, 100% if they both have "aggressive" stance and so on...

[torongill]

Sorry, I think that's stupid. You are fighting to control the sea. You have to fight. Basically what you're suggesting is that there should be a chance for the AI or player to slip his invasion fleet past the enemy fleet.

[T-Duke]

No. I I had a fleet with minor forces for example and I want to avoid battle if a major enemy fleet is close. Maybe I want to use my fleet just to ride enemy trade route. I think it's logical and historical. It's like giving a certain behaviour to my admirals depending on their force. "Fighting to control the sea" is a bit semplicistic, it's not paper sea-fight m8...

[torongill]

In that case you can go to harbor or you can retreat.

But what you're suggesting, about percentage of probability of intercept will in effect mean that you can slip past a blockading enemy fleet that is trying to intercept your invasion fleet. It boils down to this - despite the limited sea routes(coastal waters mostly), despite the fact that a reconnaissance vessel could easily detect a big fleet and report its location, speed and direction to the friendlies, who then can organize a proper welcoming committee, you would like to be able to sneak in an invading army. I don't think I recall this happening in an event of a sizeable enemy fleet.