suppression and the OKW...

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 08:05 AMRMMLz

Dude did you even read the post you quoted?

Back to topic.

OKW needs a suppression platform, and at the current state they need it early since HMG34 doesn't do enough damage so it takes a long time to vet it. The simplest solution is to make HMG34 non-doctrinal and in HQ. If we want more flavor (especially for people who say OKW will be Whermact V.2.) you can move HMG34 one of the tech buildings, but either buff its damage or greatly reduce its XP requirement.

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 09:09 AMoakdk

Hmm OKW neeeds an MG, again if you have to go flak ht everytime, it will be borring, because as allied you know what to expect

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 09:31 AMFiresparks

how is getting a flak HT every time different from getting a mg every time?

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 09:09 AMoakdk

Hmm OKW neeeds an MG, again if you have to go flak ht everytime, it will be borring, because as allied you know what to expect

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 08:05 AMRMMLz

Dude did you even read the post you quoted?

Back to topic.

OKW needs a suppression platform, and at the current state they need it early since HMG34 doesn't do enough damage so it takes a long time to vet it. The simplest solution is to make HMG34 non-doctrinal and in HQ. If we want more flavor (especially for people who say OKW will be Whermact V.2.) you can move HMG34 one of the tech buildings, but either buff its damage or greatly reduce its XP requirement.

Regarding USF, they have enough light Armor and their infantry is still good (even after nerf) so they are not desperately in need of a suppression platform. But, for the sake of LT tier, I would like to see a change to make it more appealing. A slight fuel reduction for Cpt if you've already called in the LT might be a good start. Right now, the only use of LT is the shock value of AAHT and if you lose it, it's GG.

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 05:12 AMAchtAchter

Soviets have no stock tanks?

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 09:05 AMFiresparks

I think the flak HT need a buff instead. The flak HT should get access to smoke by default, but the ability should cost munition as well.

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 12:29 PMskemshead

Adding mg34 to hq would simply see okw rushing Sp and mg to opponents cutoff every game which is not good for gameplay. SP are best opening unit in game, its only reasonable that you cannot build mg at 0.00 to suport it.

Next patch will improve many of the okw flaws, although i think it will still be a blob faction due to schrecks on volks. Improving suppression will simply make it op again.

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 12:54 PMDanigermid

they have but did they have good ones that can compare to panther ? or pz4 okw version or non doctrinal KT ?
Also not op jgpz4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRB1vIvTIE0&list=WL&index=236

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 13:12 PMoakdk

My point is OKW needs a non doc mg of som kind

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 13:03 PMAchtAchter

Yep, that's why it's the MG34, the cheapest HMG with lowest dps. See it as the T34/76 of all HMGs.

Jump back to quoted post22 Nov 2015, 12:55 PMRMMLz

Maybe, but I don't think a simple smoke changes anything. An ATG still shuts it down and makes it useless. I would say lower its damage and give it the ability to fire on the move (or at least fire when stationary without a set up time). It would be a glorified M5 Quad though.





SPs are close quarter units and their mid damage is not that good. They are also not very durable, but still they can add HMG in another building to delay it if that proves to be an issue. Early game infantry based suppression platform should be available for all factions. It's the case for every faction, even USF have access to 50 cal but we don't see it often because of the LT tier.