When I saw that topic, my first impression was "Nooooooo !!!". According to the size of the map, no-instancied battles would require a lot of tactics. Finding the enemy army would require scouts. When the enemy would be found, the leader will have to be good enough in strategy to take advantage of the terrain. And during the battle, there is possibilities of a surprise attack on the flanks or from behind.
As I understand the system, nothing of this will be possible in instancied battles, I found it very sad ! But I totally understand server's stability problem, so I lay down my sword and bend my knee to the developers
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My question is, will it be possible to have "unofficial battle" (i don't find the english word for "bataille non-rangée"). I explain myself. In a large town, owned by a king, multiple factions under his rule are plotting each other for influence and royal favors.
One of this faction attack another in the streets of the town. Will we see a general battle in the town or will it be instanciated to ?