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Thread: Can USF get some real mines now please11 Oct 2018, 14:50 PM Jump back to quoted post11 Oct 2018, 07:40 AMLoren Rifleman's minning speed is also a problem. It requires almost three times the installation time of mines from other factions. It is a heavy penalty that the core combat unit, which is not an engineer, is tied to the landmine installation for such a long time. +1 I was going to suggest buffing the Field Defenses mine laying speed for Heavy Calvary and Infantry company. You very rarely see people making use of this ability because of how long it takes. Otherwise FINALLY fixing the M20's insane MP cost would help out at lot as well- right now it just doesn't make since to invest in a unit that has a very short shock value window just to lay mines. I can't remember the last time I've seen a M20 let alone the Mines. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Counter to Rear Echeleon Spam with Flamethrowers10 Oct 2018, 15:48 PM Definitely not OStruppen (they have to sit in cover to be effective and will bunch up and take extra damage). The biggest thing when facing flamers is to pay attention to your squad and make sure the models are spread out since flamers are AOE weapons. Light vehicles are also a good counter since they are presumably dumping all their munitions into flamers and won't have munitions for zooks and presumably many riflemen for snares. In: Ostheer Strategies
Thread: Looking at USF28 Sep 2018, 18:59 PM Teching is obviously an issue but I don't know how to really fix it without blowing up balance. I guess you could have conditional unlocks tied to major tech- for example AT Gun is available either Captain or LT + Major or .50 Cal is LT or Capt + Major. This obviously makes Airborne completely irrelevant (hello commander revamp 3?) In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Do volks need some nerf? If so, how?26 Sep 2018, 16:33 PM INB4 OP makes 3rd thread about nerfing Volks after it becomes clear this one doesn't agree with him either In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Feedback for Commander Revamppatch25 Sep 2018, 20:12 PM Jump back to quoted post25 Sep 2018, 19:55 PMKirrik Speaking of NKVD, I think that Scorched Earth trap is a gimmick, there are far better munition sinks in that doctrine (IL-2 loiter, Propaganda). Maybe it could be replaced with Partisans (PPSh version) It feels kinda weird that NKVD doctrine has zero infiltration units, and if there are units in the game that desperately need a rework/buff thats them. It does feel gimmicky in the sense that you know that it's just in there because it's an unused ability in the game and the balance team wanted to use it. I think it's current iteration is about as good as you can get without it being OP. It's more niche for use on fuel and munitions points to double down on resource harassment than a good defensive ability like Booby Trap. I think it'd be a solid "use often" ability if they added back the flare and guaranteed 1 model wipe to make it a fancy flare trip mine so you know you get some return for the munitions (otherwise you use it solely for the resource effect because the fire is way too random to guarantee damage to squads). In: Lobby
Thread: How about locking volks stg44s for T3 or T425 Sep 2018, 18:56 PM At most just remove their ability to upgrade in enemy territory (I honestly don't know why this is a thing). It's only a problem when you have Volks popping them early on the back of an early aggressive SP/Kubel play where you take a few bad engagements and have to retreat and now you have upgraded Volks camping your cut-off or fuel point. Locking it behind Tier 3 is way too late and to not sound harsh, but an incredibly bad idea. In: Lobby
Thread: Feedback for Commander Revamppatch24 Sep 2018, 14:54 PM Regarding Infantry Doctrine - adding the 250 HT is definitely a step in the right direction and feels like a much more usable commander. Testing it I would say that the suppression in Dug In mode feels kind of weak- but I guess steps must be taken to avoid Jesus-Kubel 2.0. Making the Veteran leader G43 transferable between models would help a lot (if it isn't already). It might be nice if you were able to purchase a 2nd G43 after BP3 to add extra scaling - not sure if that would be OP or not. In: Lobby
Thread: Commander Revamp Patch - Bug List23 Sep 2018, 05:34 AM Jump back to quoted post22 Sep 2018, 01:40 AMmiragefla If it's the upgrade, it should be fixed on the next update. Yep, you can build more than one 221 but once you upgrade one the other 221's radio upgrade gets greyed out. In: Lobby
Thread: Stormtrooper changes21 Sep 2018, 20:12 PM I personally love the new Storm Troopers now that they are a variation of Commandos- I haven't tried the new Incendiary Grenades yet but the smoke grenade is a big buff with the new MP40 profile. I think a lot of people are turned off by their new Ambush/Disruption role and just want large DPS brawler type Elite units but if you can fully utilize their new camo and abilities they are pretty strong and have a lot of utility. No way in hell I want the old Rekinned PZ Grens with Tactical Assault Stormtroopers back. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Commander Revamp Patch - Bug List21 Sep 2018, 01:39 AM 223 in Elite Armor seems to be limited to 1 - I assume that's not right In: Lobby