Game Idea.

Hello,

There is an idea that I think might help with keeping the game "Intense" and not waiting forever for your infantry to catch up with your tanks in the middle of a battle. I realize that during World War two Armour units had to wait up anyway but here is just an idea that I thought I'd share.

I think it would be interesting if you were able to put Infantry units on tanks. You could allow space for one or maybe two infantry units. Have them sitting on the tanks and able to fire. Now to keep this from being really "Over powered" You could disable the tanks main turret until the infantry get off. If that isn't liked you could possible have a penalty for infantry who are on the tank when it does fire. Losing a bit of HP. You would also have infantry take heavy losses when the tank is hit by enemy Armour. It would be a risk/reward element. Infantry would have no cover but they would have the speed.

I think this could possible add a lot to game play, you'd be able to pull infantry in quickly with your tanks for support. This would add a lot to the blitzkrieg element, but it wouldn't just be for German factions; Russia and the up coming American forces could also use this to their advantage with mobility. In the war infantry sat on tanks all the time for rest and to get to the battle/location quicker. Then when it was time they would jump off in a hurry to let the tank engage a target freely.

Thank you for taking the time to read my idea, if you have any comments or ideas yourself feel free to share.

Thanks,

SS Panzer Division

M3?
M5?
251?
250?

There are plenty of options for you to use to get troops on the frontline quicker.

Ridin dirty on tanks? Hell yeah!

Nice idea, but infantry should not be allowed to shoot while riding on tanks

Nice idea, but infantry should not be allowed to shoot while riding on tanks

Well that could always be the case with it then. Could also just not allow the tank or infantry to fire until they are off.

Got to agree on that one...

Infantry on Tanks should be allowed to shoot, but receive negative cover. Also the tank cannot fire while carrying riders, but if attack move'd the riders will dismount automatically and the tank will engage normally.

Need a tl;dr version.

I agree could be great
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M3?
M5?
251?
250?

There are plenty of options for you to use to get troops on the frontline quicker.

Yes but it could save some time and you could put the population cap to other units instead of building 2-3 half-tracks. It wouldn't be a have to use thing. it would be an option.

Infantry on Tanks should be allowed to shoot, but receive negative cover. Also the tank cannot fire while carrying riders, but if attack move'd the riders will dismount automatically and the tank will engage normally.

This is also a good way of dealing with it.

Infantry on Tanks should be allowed to shoot, but receive negative cover. Also the tank cannot fire while carrying riders, but if attack move'd the riders will dismount automatically and the tank will engage normally.

Agree. +1

Could be a nice idea. +1 for neg cover and turret disable

Well i think they are going to do that
check the trailer: http://www.gamespot.com/videos/company-of-heroes-2-the-western-fronts-pre-order-t/2300-6418725/

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the Sherman is carrying troops

While the idea has historical accuracy and aesthetic value, it's redundant and adds very little to gameplay dynamics. Half-tracks already fill the role of transporting infantry to the frontlines, in addition to providing reinforcements in the field and anti-infantry capabilities.

You rarely see people using halftracks/m3s for transport and are way too fragile. They only carry 1/2 slots too, so extra transport means would be nice. If good shots (eg AT, or small arms) are targeted to the riding inf, they would lose 1-2 men and then dismount.

I think tank riding would add depth to the game. Would give armies a mech feeling.

Infantry on Tanks should be allowed to shoot, but receive negative cover. Also the tank cannot fire while carrying riders, but if attack move'd the riders will dismount automatically and the tank will engage normally.

Good idea! +1

Yeah, why not? Just make it have some tradeoffs.

-Units inside, or "ontop", should get a redcover or receive damage modifier increased.

-Maingun should be disabled or have a reduce arc of fire.

-Unit should not be able to shoot. Even with a accuracy penalty on the move or not. I dont want flamers on top of P4/T34s.