New USF strategy?

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 13:06 PM(><)UFO

Build multiple threads about the MG42 on coh2.org and complain that it's op and the poor USF player can't steal it anymore. This will make the developers to nerf it again. Mask some of them as honest l2p guide requests, doesn't matter if you start it on the strategy section or on the balance forum.


That's a pretty good strat.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 13:09 PMJustin xv

What an idiotic post. I'm not complaining I'm trying to find new ways and discuss possible counters to a good unit.

This is the exact reason I don't usually post here.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 13:32 PMDon'tKnow

IMO double REs into 3-4 rifles work best against ost.
Then depending on the enemy,LT + m20 + mgs or alot safer but not as offensive CPT + stuart + (pack/pak) - sherman/Scott.
As may be necessary to get nades or bars for more assault power.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 13:42 PMJustin xv

Doesn't that become really heavy to maintain? I'm sure you'd know better than I would I usually just stick to three, the bleed with 3 + Officer becomes pretty bad then too. I'll try this build though and play on cautiously with my RM's.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 13:19 PM(><)UFO

Chill, I was just busting your balls buddy.


That map should be on your veto list when playing as USF. The AAHT is your main early game advantage, try to build one if you have the fuel. If not, start with 3xRM, tech up to nades, another RM and then captain. Inf company works wonders against OST.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 13:45 PMOmega_Warrior

4 rifles is usually pretty standard. Especially when going for the captain. I've never noticed the bleed to be perticularly bad with anything less then 6.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 14:08 PMDon'tKnow

3-4 because you can go either LT(3 RM) and fast m20 to counter static positions or the safer way to go CPT (4RM) + stuart - Major

Partially right,just remember to retreat when the mp skirimishes arent in your favour.Additionally medic is a must,else mp bleed.

Be cautios ,dont lose a squad, attack from multiple directions and last but not least capture important buildings with your REs.

USF heavily relies on fast teching thats why you should focus on that.Never go 4 RM when LT.


REs are only for early map control,recrewing and capturing territories.
Hope that i could help you.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 18:07 PMAlexzandvar

You have to play a lot like OKW, conserve your units and creep along the map locking down territory. Double RE starts are really popular right now because emplacement spam can really cause an Ost player problems on tight maps.

USF support weapons are a lot more valuable now, the days of the rifleblob are dead and gone.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 18:19 PMTheDesertFox

How do emplacement cause Ost problems currently? I do not have the success you refer to as my emplacements get destroyed once Ost brings mortar onto the field. Up until that point, ya they're great but once in-direct fire appears, emplacements effectiveness seems to dwindle.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 18:23 PMAlexzandvar

It's a delaying teching essentially, allows you to get a lot of territory early on. But tbh you might be better off asking a USF dude like Cookiez.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 18:34 PMQueenRatchet123

no need

OKW doesn't struggle at all against pits. because reketens counter them very early, and so does the fl HT and puma

Ost must wait for pak if fighting pits are well placed behind shot blockers. if not, standard mortar kills pits in 2 barrages.

Jump back to quoted post26 Jun 2015, 17:28 PMdaspoulos

Same old quad riflemen into m20s is working for me. Just don't fail early game and ur fine.