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Wehrmacht
Strategic Tank Reserves – By Smartie

We think Smartie’s proposal is thematically very strong, and has potential for new strategic gameplay for Wehrmacht. The balance theme independently discussed the potential of an “Elite Reserves Doctrine”, based on the well-equipped “Feuerwehr” forces used to strategically fight rear-guard attacks during the retreat on the Eastern Front. There’s no wonder we dig this theme and some of the abilities within it. Were this commander theme to win the vote, we would consider reworking Assault Grenadiers as part of the commander, as it fits thematically, and would benefit other doctrines.

I always though it's gonna be "Strategic Armor Reserves" becouse that was the Smartie's titule of a commander. Didn't notice you change it. Above you have the description on offical post describing the new ostheer commander. Dunno if the "recon" static position should be it's strength.

Anyway, thx for decent explanation and justifying your choice though. Notice that the concrete bunker isn't really the easy set up recon element and doesn't look like one. It's good you are atleast thinking about making it more... provisional.

German Infantry still offers focus fire and repairing for Pgrens. The first already has a 25 muni cost (and drawbacks) tied to it, the second is very slow, so should be avoided in most cases (like conscript repair). I'd think removing the upgrade cost on Pgrens would suffice.

Yeah, you have right, they still can repair but upgrade shouldn't cost anything then which is worth pointing out.

It has the same requirements for vet 1-3 as the Ostheer Tiger afaik, which isn't too hard to get to vet 3. Might need a small adjustment (-10% or something) but nothing major. The vet 4 and vet 5 requirements are really low so once it finally hits vet 3 it should get to vet 4-5 really quickly.

That shouldn't be true.
I don't know the exact numbers but the requirements for OKW Tiger should be something like:
100 / 200 / 300 / 320 / 350

Excuse me but how often do you see vet3 Tiger tank? And let's assume you will get vet5 Tiger, do you really think you would use the tank buff ability and reduce to combat performance of the best unit you have on field? The command abilities are ok but they cannot be locked so high vet becouse they will be just dead option like vet 5 LeFH AT shot.

I can suggest to change the vet system to put their command abilities between current vet1/vet2 and vet2/vet3. The area abilities make more sense earlier when Tiger doesn't reach it's best spot and would work more like a support army platform.

Some thoughts about 4.0:
2. New commanders
Wehrmacht: Strategic reserves
Observation Bunker
I appreciate the effort to give Wehrmacht some unique recon option but youre overthinking this with the observation bunker. I tested it yesterday and was not really convinced. I prefer a recon option over FSS, but i would also prefer FSS over observation bunker.
My advice: Just keep it simple!

• Replace the observation bunker with the Stuka Smoke Drop. It gives Wehrmacht players a cheap recon option and would have GREAT SYNERGY with the Assgrens and pios armed with satchels.
  
  

I tested the bunker and it's meh. 300 mp for a bunker that can only give you radio intel in decent area. Flare for 60 ammo has a range of 60 which to use it bunker would have to be build on the front line. Personally i feel it as a useless ability, not to meansion that bunker doesn't really fit the theme of tank reserves. The slot should be filled by the ability that can mainly inpact tanks or even just support infantry. Smartie suggestion sound fair. You can also add:
- radio silence - it fits the theme of tank reserve division that fill the gap on the frontline, makes quick counterattacks etc.
- ambush camouflage - all tanks can use camouflage when they are static (works same as in soviet tank hunter commander). Gives simple buffs in first shot. Again that fit the theme of german tank divisions moving behind the main lines hidden from allies aircraft like in Normandy.

Bunker in current form isn't temping to build in any gamemod.

Another things i notice:
-icon for OKW p4 J available in new commander and basic Ostheer P4G is the same. It wasn't a problem when both tanks where in diffrent factions but now it's confusing. Can be change it and give it a cross symbol on the center of icon like TigerAce has it?
- Pio after breakthrough upgrade can be upgraded with flame or sweeper. Dunno if it's intented. If yes then it makes sense why upgrade doesn't have icon but if not plz give it some sort of symbol.

Without offmap or late game arty(priest) this commander is crap for teamgames no offence

Yep, but it's not design to be used in a teamgames. Brits has a quite a lot good teamgame commanders but only few that can be used in 1v1. It can have his usage in 2v2 but definetly the higher modes aren't for Lend Lease Assualt Regiment. It's mainly dedicated to the players who strugles vs MG spam, lack of fast light-medium tank destroyer and need of having more offesive mainline infantry. All of above aren't must have tools in British strategy in 4v4.

"in bigger teamgames the fuel income increases, while the cp income stays the same or is even lower. Rushing t4 in these games is a better tactic than stalling for a command panther."

and so their natural counters - non doctrinal tank destroyers also come ealier. Your concerns are unfounded.

In 1 way you think Tiger is coming too early with decent shock value so therefore the price must go up and on the other hand you claim that it needs a buff. Your idea to increase it's performance for a really small price (less than 1 min of income) will only then make it a dangerous, shock unit which isn't right now. So let's just do the math and reduce our idae with the buff with price increase.

Tiger I will be a non brain call-in tank with heavy T2 tactic but it's not even near the command panther. Both units perform diffrently and fill diffrent roles. Tiger is in wierd spot right now and it gains it full potensial only after reaching vet2. It's definitly not worth 250 fuel.