Woods/Forests

[Elmo]

Just downloaded the game this morning and I'm reading the manual now (at work ). Quick question from the table on page 15:

Why don't Forests and Woods give a bonus to the Hide Value like Hills and Marshes?

Thanks.

[Hobbes]

I thought wilderness did. Also walking on frozen great lakes would decrease the hide value in BoA - not sure that has much relevence in AACW though.

[Elmo]

Not a big deal but is there any official response on this? Thanks.

[PhilThib]

Because of unit size and what we decided were woods & forests. A design decision, taking into account the # of men, terrain configuration, lines of sight, etc... a big touchy issue while in beta

Might be modified later on if too many disagree...

[Elmo]

Thanks. It's your call of course. I was just wondering if it might have been missed somehow.