Traits affecting morale rolls in combat

[Andreas]

Originally Posted by dcarson

Units that break and run are more likely to get wiped out then ones that stand firm. If you stand you might convince the orcs attacking that yes they'll win but half of them will die so maybe they should back off. Or if you are professionals you trust that you wouldn't been ordered to hold here unless it is needed overall. You can decide to retreat without failing a morale roll but it is a reasoned decision not you break and run even if you didn't intend to.

For the unit as a whole, sure that is usually the case, but it is far from certain that it applies to the one who runs first. Especially if that person can run fast.

For better results, one should probably split it into two parts. One part similiar to fright checks which can result in irrational behaviour and another for how willing the soldiers are to take risks at their own expense.