Group management: adding and removing units

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I just started playing Ashes and as a long term RTS enthusiast, I'm definitely impressed so far. One question about groups: is it possible to add or remove a unit from an existing group? In one of my games yesterday, my lead battlegroup started to lose units so I wanted to reinforce it with new units. I couldn't figure out how though. If this is not possible currently, it would be great if this feature could be added. It would make group management easier.

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Reply #1 from AshesoftheSingularity Forums Top

A battlegroup with T2 or T3 units can request new units by clicking the group, then the unit buttons on bottom. Factories will build the units, which will automatically be added to the battlegroup when they spawn. Those new units will catch up to the battlegroup and fight with them.

I've been hoping they would consider an ability to auto-request reinforcements, but that might be a bit overkill in the "let the computer do stuff for me" department.

Reply #2 from AshesoftheSingularity Forums Top

Quoting tatsujb, reply 2

I'd refrain from using groups. they really under-perform compared to being separate.
End of tatsujb's quote

That is a poor recommendation for all but highly skilled micromanagers. I have found the battle groups to be a good way for me, the average player, to have above average unit control in battle.

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