Ok, given how light armour seems to have sped up in this patch (as in, arrives sooner) how much of a T1 should I be going as Ost?
2 Grens & MG > Tech > Gren > Scout Car? Or something different?
Also, same question as Soviet - should I do a lighter T0/1/2 and try and rush a T70? When should I discount this option and head straight for a 34?
I think I'm making life hard on myself by going squad heavy in the first few minutes when I should tech faster.
For USF, you should tech to t2 as quickly as you can on most games, without giving up to much presence in the early game. This means typically getting 4 t1 units. 5 if you want a mortar.
The 222 will be effective vs. anything lighter than a stuart, but a pak is usually easier to use vs. The usf AAHT and the stuart.
The new soviet t3 will be a pain to deal with. This is mainly because of the M5 ht. When upgraded, it can run around suppressing and killing your infantry. The best counter is to find a way to trick it. Plant a teller in a defensive location, and bait the M5 over it by leaving your pak "open". Be careful though, an M5 with no upgrade can carry two squads, meaning that it could have flamer, guards, or sweepers synergizing inside. Oddly enough, sweepers can spot mines from open topped vehicles.
Remember that 2 222s can beat a soviet AAHT, or an su76. The t70 us harder to kill, but can be dealt with in a similar manner.
Stick away from pgrens with schrecks. They are only really useful in buildings and ambushes vs. Light armor. They will miss quite often.
As soviets, you should tech to t3 as quickly as possible. Vs. Ostheer, you don't need flamer m3s, so a sniper t1 strat or a t2 start can both work. Remember that maxims are actually useful this patch.
Rushing the soviet AAHT will be your best bet. It will give you huge map presence with its dps and ability to reinforce, while also being capable of countering singular 222s, flack hts, and 251s by itself. If you find yourself using multiple maxims, remember that the AAHT synergies very well with soviet weapon teams.
The su76 is great in a support role. Get 1-2 to support your infantry and protect them from armor.
The t70 is a great unit, but you will find the M5 to be the better unit with the aa upgrade.
As soviets, going an extended t3 will never be a hindrance to you this patch. You have access to great ai, great at, and free artillery barrages. You only really need to tech to t4 when there Is a large amount of at in the game. You should never feel too pressured.
One last tip. As soviets, lend lease commander will be great for heavy t3 builds. The supply drop will give you access to fuel, while you never have to tech to t4 thanks to the still callin m4ac.the dshk is great to support t1 and conscript openings, and the M5 ht assault group can give you access to elite infantry.
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