[Animayhem]

A party shouldn't have to stand there before each battle going over tactics, this should all be second nature.

I respectfully disagree. Sometimes it may be the first time some players have actually rped with others let alone fight.
They do not know what to expect of others. If there happens to be a player who by some chance has fought with those present then some planning works. Also IC some players although OOC they know battle tactics ,in game and in character they may not. Also there are some players OOC who may not know all the ins and outs of battle.