Is there any justifiable balance reason for this unit and the pack howitzer not being able to retreat?
Like Would they be too strong if they could retreat? I certainly don't think so. It seems like they just wanted to make them different for the hell of it.
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-Give pack howie and isg retreat button
-Give isg normal/higher cost
-Give isg better aoe
-Give pack howie a lower cooldown
So much bs useless unit for the "muh asimmetrical balance"
The LeIG provide heavy cover to its gunner and loader, similar to the ATG. thus they don't have retreat ability.
on the other hand, the Pack howitzer lack a gun shield, so they should get retreat. the extra crew doesn't really matter since they usually get chain lock.
ITS A FKN FIELD GUN (AKA Artillery) WHY THE F DID THEY NERF IT TO MORTAR STATUS!! AAARRGGGHH!!!
In reality mortar shell are generally more powerful than howitzer shell of the same caliber. This is because a mortar shell have a higher firing arc and thus drop closer to a 90 degree angle.
Mortar shell also typically have more High explosive filler as the lower velocity allow for a thinner wall.
the main advantage of a field gun over a mortar is generally range, not destructive power.