USF HMG comes a little too late

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 05:45 AMMr. Someguy

"Axis" he says as if the Brit and Soviet Machine Guns don't exist.

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 06:19 AMThe Big Red 1

im talking about the USF specifically while the other 2 allied factions can get their MGs out fairly quickly USF cant do that "in time"

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 06:22 AMrobertmikael

Just steal one from the Ostheer if you need one.

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 06:24 AMOmega_Warrior

The .50 cal in combination with the rifles would be a far too potent of a combination for the early stages of the game. USF early game is supposed to rely on the rifles adding an MG would take away from that.

If they are to get anything for the early game it should be something that can be used to support the rifles like a mortar or scout unit.

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 06:27 AMThe Big Red 1

like a jeep unit?

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 06:26 AMThe Big Red 1

easier said then done especially if there is another one around the corner, ur infantry are so low on health that you dont want to chance the risk or there is enemy infantry nearby guarding it like a living rigamortis

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 06:19 AMThe Big Red 1

im talking about the USF specifically while the other 2 allied factions can get their MGs out fairly quickly USF cant do that "in time"

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 06:30 AMOmega_Warrior

Yeah, I would take anything that would allow me to safely spot where enemy MGs are, over an MG any day. It's better then just guessing which path to take and hoping you don't run into an MG. And it would fit USF's style more.

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 07:30 AMAchtAchter

Rifles are strong on their own. That's why you don't get a HMG out just at T0.
Rifles with a HMG would be a overkill combination in early game and this is where USF is strongest.
So there's no really a need to change that, especially if you keep balance in mind.

If you want to play Mainline infantry + HMG in the beginning just choose the other 3 factions that provide that.

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 08:01 AMThe Big Red 1

wat i would like is for USF to have a scout unit to spot where the MG is coming from i dont like walking in blind knowing there is an ambush waiting for me...

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 08:01 AMThe Big Red 1

wat i would like is for USF to have a scout unit to spot where the MG is coming from I dont like walking in blind knowing there is an ambush waiting for me...

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 08:18 AMrobertmikael

You can get it pretty fast, if you go 3 Riflemen + LT and then the M20 Utility Car. If you could get it earlier, then it would annihilate absolutely everything. With good micro that could happen even now, if the enemy is not aware, if you build 2 Utility Cars.

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 08:46 AMAchtAchter

M20, pathfinders, Recon company or just lead the way assault with your RE squad.

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 23:31 PMVuther

ORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

TIER ZERO

MORTAR

Jump back to quoted post19 Sep 2015, 22:28 PMThe Big Red 1

i just tested the method you suggested to me a match ago against human opponents and it is not fast enough because by the time that thing hits the field the enemy has things like Paks, panzershrecks prowling the area. would have been nice the M20 was moved to T0 in order to level the playing field because axis seem to have just about everything they need at T0 which is quite ironic.