Profile of ClassyDavid

Switched factions around this time. Some pretty sloppy plays by me too but did managed to put up a good enough fight. Lots of (tried) flanks.

Can see why they're changing On Me! and took me a minute to realize you need defense in depth against this type of USF player. Given I don't see USF players often as OST and to finally see one that blobbed like that I understand some frustration players feel.

You can't have both. 3 AT gun shots deal 480 damage, which is live-version Jackson's HP.

If that is the case then I'd say keep the Jackson as is. I'm using part of a response I did for someone else but sums up how I feel of this whole Jackson debate. (Also, I'm lazy and don't have much time to write another response)


To be quite honest I have no clue how USF functions in teams aside from 2s and I don't play those much anymore either. I solely base my opinions on one v ones. Saying that I'm aware the struggle of the Jackson in team games and I understand the need to have some adjustments of the Jackson in team games. Sadly the team isn't either allowed, unable, or the prospect is too daunting or demanding like damage tables to have patches for ones and for team games.

I use the Jackson well and effectively but it makes me wonder if only I and a few other top USF players can use it then is it under powered? The reason I'm so opposed to the Jackson changes as if they go through then the Jackson will be overpowered in my hands which I disdain the idea of. Take away that vulnerability of being three shotted then one of it's two weaknesses is patched. Yes, it'll have no armor but to take another AT shot is huge when said tank has a turret, 60 range, and great AT statistics.

USF: Recon Support

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Mechanized Company

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I do like most of the changes you've suggested

Recon Support

Riflemen Flares and FO

If Riflemen flares added and if Forward Observers was bugged fixed I'd definitely see myself using it more often as any player would greatly value the ability to gain LoS on their mainline infantry squad. Means it wouldn't have to use M20 if I need LoS or Major Recon as frequently.

I and R Pathfinders

Honestly if they just became a four man pathfinder squad that was cheaper, inability to pick up weapon racks, but have a snipe ability they'd be useful as they could still provide some combat ability while possessing a good amount of utility.

M8 Greyhound

Could due with a overall buff to it's AI capabilities maybe adding a .50cal like that on M20. It's LoS is actually already quite good IF anyone manages to get it to veterancy 3. Before anyone says why you'd go M20 if you could go Greyhound I'd say mines, cheaper, and not having to lock in a doctrine for it.

Recon Sweep

Agreed making it a Recon Loiter would make it different from the Major recon plane whilst being useful for different situations like needed to retain LoS or using Major recon to quickly survey the map.

Para Drop Combat group

Reducing the MP cost, adding a munitions fee, and (this is a maybe from me) removing the support weapons. Also making the CP requirement lower like say five. The Paratroopers would be like their brethren in the Airborne doctrine with maybe the ability to plant mines since they would be dropping in mid game with no veterancy. So if you lose a significant amount of infantry you can use this to replace them with elite but non vetted squads.

Mechanized Company

WC 51

I do like that idea. Give USF a light vehicle that functions similarly to the Kubel (a quick harassment unit) but at a higher cost due it's increased capabilities. I'd suggest testing out the ability to decap points but inability to cap as a trade off.

Withdraw and Refit

This is tricky as I do use it every once in awhile but it is a useful and interesting ability. Being able to use the LT AA halftrack then withdraw once it becomes too dangerous for it by mid to late game is valuable. Similarly can be said of the Stuart where you can de-crew the vetted crew to use for that Sherman which is just that much closer to affording thanks to withdrawing that Stuart.

M3

Could add the ability to either drop weapons or have a AoE heal (With a heatfy munitions cost of course).
Simply replace it with the M5 but that isn't any fun. If it did have a AoE heal this would be countered by the fact it's fragile and Riflemen could be suppressed to prevent them from soft retreating. This is also taking in the account that CPT On Me! isn't a AoE ability anymore. Also removing the AE would be good as it's MP cost is just too high.

Recon Sweep

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155mm Artillery Barrage

Fine as is. Drops quick, has a punch, and at a fair cost.

1.3V USF changes:

RE volley fire

Good to RE volley fire toned down as it was a bit much suppressing anything and everything that was flanking.

Captain On Me

Honestly don't know how I feel of this change. One hand I used it for it's combat bonuses and sprint more then breaking suppression but on the other it won't decrease blobbing at all as the whole point for most player who use is to break suppression to allow their blob to remain effective. Honestly I'd support a change for it be applied to one unit like say a Ranger or Rifle squad to quickly move up on a flank and shred supporting weapons. That way On Me doesn't support blobs anymore while remaining a unique and useful ability. Could add a munitions cost to it too.

Jackson

Why these changes? With the nerf to damage it'll take another shot to destroy heavier enemy tanks which the whole purpose of the Jackson is to counter heavy axis armor. How does having a extra 6% pen (at long range where a Jackson should be unless supported and against a Panther the most common "heavy" axis armor) compensate the lowered amount of damage as now a extra shot is needed to take out a Panther unless you get to veterancy one at which you have to deal with the long aim time. It's taking another key strength of the Jackson away as that 200 damage lets that AT grenade or bazooka shell knock off that last little piece of HP which I can attest to that can be the difference between a tank limping away or turning into a hunk of scrap.