Is there any way to disable auto-advance?

[Hormagaunt]

Lately I've noticed that, after making an attack, my units will auto-advance the next round. How do I stop this?

Example 1) Archer fires at unit, unit dies. Next round (unless I actively cancel it), the archer will advance to the dead unit's hex.
Example 2) Warrior attacks unit, unit does not die. Archer attacks unit and kills it. Next turn the *warrior* auto-advances into the dead unit's hex. Or the archer does; depends on which one auto-moves first.

This can easily be seen by having a unit attack then clicking on the unit. If it's showing an action that can be cancelled, it's been queued to auto-advance.

 

[kaspergm]

I never experienced this. How do you initiate the attack, do you use the move-to action to the target unit's hex? Or do you use the attack action?

 

[Hormagaunt]

Generally it's just right-click on the target. Only time (for ranged) that I use the cross-hairs is if I'm worried that they might move instead.

Note that this auto-advance doesn't always happen. It's like that stupid thing now where if you click-and-hold on a target hex sometimes your unit will start moving without you releasing the mouse button.

 

[Ovidious]

One way I've been able to stop it, is before I click on the "next" button to go to the next turn, I click on each unit and cancel its future moves. It's annoying as my units don't always want to move in the next turn, just some times.

 

[Alaindor]

Never experienced this either. In my games, a ranged attacker will not move after attacking (not now, not the next turn either) even if the attacked unit dies - but I always use the "attack" button on the unit's panel.

Is there some other setting in the global parameters?

 

[Linklite]

I've never experienced what is described.

1. Archers always remain in their own hex after an attack. If they shoot, they stay where they are regardless. I have to manually move them after they attack the next turn if that's what I want them to do, and will require orders the next turn regardless.
2. A melee unit that acts defensively and survives is the same. It will require new orders the next turn.
3. A melee unit that attacks will automatically move into the attacked hex if successful. Annoying in niche cases, but I figure it's a natural consequence of the action. It will require new orders the next turn.
4. A melee unit that does not succeed will remain in it's original hex and will require new orders the next turn. Unless it dies, of course.

I've never seen a unit go into combat then advance the next turn. I never use the guard action, so maybe that has something to do with it?

 

[aieeegrunt]

Are you using the Go To function to attack with? THAT would cause the behavior you describe, especially with ranged units.

 

[Socrates99]

Maybe rather than right clicking the target use the command buttons to attack. Just a ghess.

 

[coolhandluke147]

make a recording and post a link.

 

[Galvatron]

Lately I've noticed that, after making an attack, my units will auto-advance the next round. How do I stop this?

Example 1) Archer fires at unit, unit dies. Next round (unless I actively cancel it), the archer will advance to the dead unit's hex.
Example 2) Warrior attacks unit, unit does not die. Archer attacks unit and kills it. Next turn the *warrior* auto-advances into the dead unit's hex. Or the archer does; depends on which one auto-moves first.

This can easily be seen by having a unit attack then clicking on the unit. If it's showing an action that can be cancelled, it's been queued to auto-advance.

Never had that... arte you clicking twice?

 

[kotpeter]

Use R to launch a ranged attack, do not right-click enemy units. Right-click is "Move and attack if anything prevents from moving there", whereas R is just ranged attack.

 

[Draco84]

Ite that this auto-advance doesn't always happen. It's like that stupid thing now where if you click-and-hold on a target hex sometimes your unit will start moving without you releasing the mouse button.

I suspect this is your issue. If your mouse is registering phantom clicks, it makes sense your units would be queued for their next turn.

Try this, attack with a unit without killing the enemy, then right click again before auto cycle moves you to your next unit, you will see the same behaviour.

If you are using a wireless mouse that has a wired feature, I suggest trying with the mouse plugged in to see if the issue helps. Try a different mouse and see if the issue persists.

 

[PiR]

I agree with @Draco84 this is the most plausible explanation

(do you have any mods on?)