Profile of JibberJabberJobber

Grenadiers are well balanced infantry, but they start to bleed hard in the lategame when they get outcompeted by elite or fully upgraded Allied infantry. DevM has mentioned the same thing, so I know I'm not the only one who experiences this.

All they would need is a small reinforcement cost reduction, possibly with tech. Was personally thinking of 30->28 mp reinforcement once battle phase 2 is researched (T3 tech). Would save Ostheer around 100-150 mp total in a dragged out game.

doesn't work for AT guns.

I think it does for leig though, if I remember correctly.

I'm a little bit confused, so now infantry sections will have target size of 0.9 when out of cover, but regain 0.8 when in cover ?

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My first impressions from reading the patchnotes.

Good changes but would tweak further

- "Panzer Authorization must be repurchased if the Panzer HQ is destroyed and is required for all heavy tank call-ins."

One of the reasons why Spec Ops was such a popular choice is because losing your Schwerer as OKW is extremely punishing. I think Panzer Authorization should be a one-time purchase, with only the Flak having to be repurchased. What I mean:
- Cost of Schwerer from 100MP/80 in preview to 150MP/80.
- Panzer Authorization from 100MP/40 in preview to 50MP/40.
- NEW: Flak has to reactivated if you replace Schwerer and have upgraded Panzer Authorization. Costs 50MP/20.

- "Osttruppen Supply Drop - Manpower cost from 450 to 400"

I feel the bigger problem is that it comes too late. It comes at 4 CP when most light vehicles have already arrived on the map, with the possible exception of the T70. An MG34 at 4 CP is even more absurd. I feel the drop should be 3 CP like the AT gun in USF's Airborne Doctrine.

- "Command Panzer 4 - Aura damage reduction modifier from 0.8 to 0.9."

For the same cost as a P4, but worse AI and AT performance, you get a 10% damage reduction. It already wasn't the most popular option (atleast in 1v1), this makes it even harder to justify. I think it could use a further cost reduction to 110 fuel or a different compensation.

- Pgren/Stormtrooper G43 changes

Good changes, but possibly not enough. I would go a step further with the upgrade giving all 4 Pgren/Storm models a G43, while reducing the moving dps from 0,9+ to a more reasonable 0,8. Otherwise, if that still doesn't justify upgrading, a different approach could be giving upgraded Pgrens (and Storms) 50 sight, instead of 42. That way, even if performance is lacking, it would still give the upgrade a clear advantage in vision.

- Sturmoffizier changes

Great changes. Could also remove that weird drawback of forced retreat giving a 50% accuracy buff to nearby enemy squads, making it unusable against blobs.

Disagree with

- Fallschirmjäger FG42 buffs

Most changes to Falls seem great, but I don't think the FG42 buff is needed. FG42's already deal insane damage at all ranges, especially with veterancy, buffing their dps further could make them very frustrating to play against. I'd rather see some mild RA buffs, so you're not reliant on good model drop RNG for your Falls to perform.

Other suggestions for next patch

- Other officers

Here are some basic ideas to improve the other officers, besides the Sturm Offizier:

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- Sturmpionier Schrecks

A reduction to Panzerschreck cost to 60 munitions, possibly make it not exclusive to Sweepers. I'm not exactly sure how it will work out, but not being able to retreat Raketen could make it more vulnerable to aggressive super light vehicles. Sturmpionier Panzerschreck being more accessible would give OKW another option to fend off these lights, so OKW doesn't have to deathblob in the early game, if patch does indeed make Raketen a worse option against super lights.

- Ostheer Mortar Halftrack Incendiary Shell

This ability is in a far worse state than the ISG's incendiary barrage ever was. It's a single flame shell with massive scatter that costs 45 munitions. It's sometimes advised to use this against Sim City, but even in that role I find it's a total waste of resources. Could get a similar treatment as ISG's incendiary barrage will get.

- Osttruppen Reserves

The same as normal Osttruppen except at 3 CP, more expensive and with a miniscule chance of them getting an LMG. This ability should really be looked at.


Anyway, preview looks great, many spot-on changes.

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I have never seen Kimbo playing with emplacements before

Literally two days ago:
https://www.coh2.org/replay/95248/hey-how-counter-this-tactic-against-brit-player