Archer's Overwatch

[S]

How is overwatch in this game, for example, while I'm running from one place to another, the other archer shoots arrows at me, but when it's their turn to the opposite side, the archers in my team don't shoot arrows automatically, they just watch.?

[asarokk]

Seems like you haven't studied the Sagittarius skill tree close enough to distinguish the differences between skills when enemy Sagittarii attacks you and how to use those same skills in battle.

When enemy Sagittarii shoot at your units during your turn while you are "running from one place to another" then that means the enemy units are utilizing the "Interrupt" skill. Which is an incredibly useful skill and arguably one of the best skills for a Sagittarius.

Select it before the end of your turn, direct the cone in whichever direction you need before locking into place. The range is 12 hexes and once upgraded the degree of the cone will increase from 120° to 160° which gives you a much wider girth. Not to mention, the damage will increase as well. It's an exceptional skill to have, especially combined with the Vigilant skill. Which improves upon the Interrupt skill, resulting in it being utilized twice before it ends. Skills that increase critical chance and increase the damage you deal will also improve the skill.

Should an enemy enter that range, your Sagittarius should shoot them. However, before you place the cone you should take a few things into considerations, for example if there are enemy units with armor points or shields, and whether there are any low or high covers. Your own units can also stand in the way so you need to observe the area before locking the cone in place. The only time the skill will not register, is if an enemy unit is invisible or they have a Veles type unit that's using 'Tactical Advantage' which means they will avoid attacks of opportunity.

Now for the Overwatch skill. It comes really in handy when used in close quarters and especially when combined with the Steady hands skill (100% Critical Chance for Interrupt and Overwatch). Like with Interrupt, the enemy units need to be in direct line of sight for an successful attack and unfortunately within the range of 6 hexes. Every time an enemy within that range attacks your units, your Sagittarius will shoot each enemy once.

[S]

Now, what feature do we need to activate so that our archer fires automatically when the enemy comes within our range?

[asarokk]

Once your Sagittarius has acquired the Interrupt skill, you select that skill like any other skill, hover the mouse over the Sagittarius and you should see which hexes the skill will affect and once you're satisfied with which direction, you lock it in place with a mouse click. Which means your Sagittarius should be standing while drawing the bowstring - ready to release an arrow. So yes, as long as an enemy enters a direct line of sight they will be shot. But note, it will make your Sagittarius an open target for enemy units capable of ranged attacks.

[S]

in other games it's really easy, you click the mouse in the field of view and when the enemy comes in your field of view, our archer shoots arrows, but in this game it's a bit complicated

[asarokk]

The function is pretty much the same in my opinion, although yes the mechanics in this game tend to be more on the complex side and there's a lot more to this game than the usual ones in the genre. More ingenuity. I think most struggle during the first playthrough or at least during the first act but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. Don't be afraid to experiment with the skills.

[Fasih]

I basic terms what other games call Overwatch we call "Interrupt".
What we call Overwatch is an entirely different skill...

[Trolleur_Durden]

Overwatch (or Interrupt) is quite weak in this game, because it's reactuve and the general game design heavily favors offense and proactive gameplay.