Profile of Nadzinator

Thank you, Relic!

The changes seem promising, and I'm elated that there still more changes yet to come.

Counting down the minutes until I can go home and try it...

How do you guys counter the early kubel.

I've tried:

• Swarming it with conscripts from 3 directions. Failed. RNG made so many shots fail to penetrate its armour
  
• Getting an M3. Failed. Just drove into its base covered by flak guns
  
• Maxim. Failed. Failed. RNG trolled.
  
• Rushing for a ZiS-3. Failed. First shot missed and the game's up
  
• Getting early AT grenade. Failed. Can't even get near it.
  
• Cap the other side of the map. Failed. He just drives over.
  

So what do you guys do to fight the kubel? It's baffling me.

M3, hands down. If you've driven the kubel back to its base, then you've effectively negated it. Otherwise, it's dead.

I used to detest kubels, now I can handle them without too much trouble with the M3. The trick is keeping your micro tight while other enemy infantry units are also thrown in the mix. I always have my hand on the reverse hot key when using any vehicle, but especially the M3.

Also, I prefer not to put an infantry unit in the M3 early in the game. Having dismounted infantry around the M3 helps provide it cover as it retreats or gives chase, and discourages enemies from focus firing on it.

My biggest problem with this approach however is that it locks me into a T1 build. Expert players know how to quickly counter it.

It's an incredibly useful ability in my opinion.

I use it against armor that is as strong or stronger than what I have in the current engagement. It pairs very well with "button".

I like to mark target first to help me tilt the scale of the engagement. In the meantime I hold off on button but position Guards closeby. I button a short while after-- either to prevent escape, or to allow myself to escape.

Even if poorly timed, oftentimes Mark Target will cause a cautious player to retreat his vehicle and the plane will provide valuable line of sight that may warn you of an ambush or incoming reinforcements.

Allright, guys, now tell me why everyone use M3A1+penals instead of M3A1+CE? CE have the same flamer, but can repair it.

I agree. I build Penals, but I always put Combat Engineers in the M3A1 because of what you said. Especially right after the first engagement. I send the M3/Engineer party bus to decap enemy points and punish lone units.

I'll throw Penals in an M3 when I need to send them to satchel a machine gun bunker or garrison. Brown uniforms, vans, and satchels? UPS delivery, right to your doorstep.

I'm no pro, but here goes.

First, that's quite a long build order. For me that indicates a rigid style of play (definitely something you grow out of after a while). Maybe that's part of the problem?

As Soviets against OKW I start with T1 as well and start with:
- Penal
- M3 Armored Car
- Sniper

The M3 really hurts them: it can take down a kubel no problem, it can cause Sturmpois to retreat, and it can destroy an overly bold supply truck (especially with infantry onboard). The trick is to keep your distance at all times and not get too cocky--it's a fragile unit. Also, roll it out as soon as you can to punish early rushes (something OKW players love to do). The only reason I don't roll it out before the Penals is because I need another sturdy infantry unit to capture.

The sniper annoys them to no end and will help you force a quicker retreat. Also needs careful micro. He's an easy target if you don't move him and good players will charge him immediately or fire a rifle grenade (instant squad wipe for a sniper).

Downsides of this approach.
- High risk
- Weak early game map control
- Delayed anti-tank capability
- Usually forces you into a commander with Guards and late game heavy armour call ins

It might be better to delay the sniper and get another infantry unit first, but this method works great against aggressive players that like to rush to your choke point or fuel with a kubel and sturmpoineer combination.