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Runaway/escape movement
Hold Ctrl while right-clicking to prioritize moving selected units to the commanded location instead of waiting to assemble into formation. This is useful when a group needs to reach a point quickly or formations are being disrupted by a narrow route.
Overview
Hold Ctrl while right-clicking to prioritize moving selected units to the commanded location instead of waiting to assemble into formation. This is useful when a group needs to reach a point quickly or formations are being disrupted by a narrow route.
How this system affects decisions
This rule affects game controls. Read the entry’s stated mechanics together with its requirements and related unit or technology pages; its practical value depends on which parts of that system are active in the current match.
How to use this reference
Hold Ctrl while right-clicking to prioritize moving selected units to the commanded location instead of waiting to assemble into formation. This is useful when a group needs to reach a point quickly or formations are being disrupted by a narrow route. The command changes how a group moves or chooses targets; its result depends on unit speed, formation, and the route. Try it with the intended group before relying on it during a fight.
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