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Originally Posted by
endoperez
That's why I started that post with:
"X-Com system with an emphasis on melee would play so differently, it's not really the same game."
That aside, it doesn't really matter if the upper limit is 6 (Jagged Alliance) or 8 (X-Com). All I mentioned could be done with about 8 units.
3 units in front with shields. Depending on how reaction attacks and zone of control works, that's enough to cover an area 5 to 7 grid squares wide.
2-3 units behind those with long spears. Each spearman could probably cover the area around two of three frontliners.
That's still 2-3 slots left for ranged characters, and the guys with shields and spears could carry javelins with them as well.