Poor MG42 vs Rich MaxPin!

Jump back to quoted post7 May 2014, 11:37 AMOZtheWiZARD

The only thing I would consider changing on MG42 is set up time. I'd decrease it by 0.5 second.

Jump back to quoted post7 May 2014, 10:01 AMNeo

Both MGs do their job pretty well.

Both have effective counters:

To counter maxim spam: mortars, MHT, scout car, early Ostwind etc.
To counter MG42: flank with several squads, molotovs, vet1 Soviet mortar, Zis barrage, flamer in M3 etc.

MGs have to be supported these days and microed well to have an impact on the battle.

Jump back to quoted post9 May 2014, 15:08 PMLichtbringer

You also SUPPORT your Grens when your SUPPORT MG42 locks down a sector alone, because it creates space for them / protects their flank / whatever.

Jump back to quoted post9 May 2014, 17:14 PMThunderhun

I only hate when cons run into my mg and moli it and don't give a fuck about suppression.

I say both mgs should have more set-up time and for compensation when a unit comes under fire from an mg, it's abilities would get -50% range (no more retarded derpmoli for the mg and annoying rifle nades for the maxim's crew)

Jump back to quoted post9 May 2014, 13:52 PMkorgoth

IMO you shouldnt be able to use SUPPORT weapons alone, they should act and work with cons/grens because they are SUPPORT weapons...

Jump back to quoted post9 May 2014, 19:56 PMtokarev

Hmm, maybe maxims and mg42's should be given a manual reload after reaching vet 1?
So you can click and reload whenever you need to.

Jump back to quoted post9 May 2014, 18:51 PMtokarev

+1 for valid point.

MG and Maxims must work together with infantry.

For example, you see a cons squad charging your mg42 to oohrah lolotov. Obviously, their path is predictable because they charge in straight line. If you have your grens supporting mg, you can shoot a rifle grenade right in their path and kill 3 of 6 models. Start moving your mg. Deploy and suppress while grens keep conscripts busy.