Thinking Outside The Box

My brain often seems to solve problems better when I'm not trying.  

In this instance, I was looking at the table, all set for an off grid game when I found my mind thinking something along the line of ”too bad I couldn't have a 3 stand battalion straddle 2 squares". Minutes later I thought ”yeah, why can't I?”. Minutes later........

3 or 4 stand infantry battalions straddle 2 squares. 

......with a new version of the rules in hand, the test battle was underway. So far, so good.