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OP said "just as effective as a normal grenade in some ways and better in others". If we're not talking about effectiveness of grenades in terms of squad wipes then I don't really know how else you'd want to compare them.

The only distinct occurance where any grenades are effective in terms of squad wiping is when thrown in a retreat path to my experience. And that's a quite rare occurance. Denying cover, forcing repositions, clearing garrisons, damaging enemies in shootout fights and combinations of these are how grenades are used, not primary to get a lucky squad wipe (which extremely rarely happens against a decent opponent).

The incendiary grenade is in most cases better than a normal nade at garrison clearance and denying cover, while in some cases being worse or on par with other nades at damaging enemy squads in a shootout. That's how I interpret what OP was referring to by "just as effective as a normal grenade in some ways and better in others".

And I still think the incendiary grenade is quite fine. It feels natural to compare it to the molotov, but I think the problem doesn't lie with the incendiary grenade but rather with the molotov being a victim to the powercreep that's been happening overall.

Try this OP

1. Play OKW
2. Spam Flame Grenades
3. Let us all know how many squad wipes you got and if you win.

I'll save you the trouble, you won't get that many wipes unless your opponent is braindead and you'll wish that you had spent the Munis on Shreks and Mines instead.

Not that I think there's anything particulary wrong with the incendiary nade, but no one has been talking about squad wipes tbh.

I don't think the BAR has a semi-automatic mode, but it had 2 automatic modes. One for ~450RPM and one for ~650RPM. Most experienced users preferred the slower version for reduced ammo consumption and better control.

It'd be funny if RET's used the faster one while Riflemen and other troops used the slower one.

Pretty sure I read somewhere it was developed to have selective fire, which I interpret as semi/full auto. Do you have a source that states otherwise? I love to read about stuff like this.

Guys, I've got a question to those with more knowledge about the game as me (I'm still far from talking balance!)!

US Forces and Soviets received mainly buffs in this mod or future patch right? And except for price decreases for Wehr tiers there will be no buffs for Axis units if I understood everything correctly (which is probably not the case). Wouldn't that mean Allies become a lot stronger than Axis? I felt that everything was quite even atm.

Note please: I seek to get a real explanation if possible.

Couldn't care less about USF, but USSR are receiving buffs to underperforming/underused units mainly, which in theory will not necessarily lead to imbalance, but rather more diversity in soviet strats. Some of these buffs might be too much, but it's too early to tell. If it's the case, it will hopefully be toned down before the release.
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I think it will be alot more fun to play with and against soviets after the changes, less predictable (read: less maximspam). Can't wait to use some doctrines I haven't touched for years with the new (hopefully) viable stock.

They finally decrease the tech costs for OST, been waiting for this so long. Looking forward to test the new Brummbär as well, maybe it's actually viable now with the buffs and cheaper tech. They still have early game issues though, I hope they won't get more prominent with all the changes this patch.

I'm not really looking forward to the OKW changes, losing the schrek is huge. It will take alot of time to get used to, and probably lead OKW in a more linear direction (I.E. Puma every game or gtfo). I would have preferred the range decrease that Brad suggested (-5) to make medium tanks actually viable against brainlessly charging volks, while retaining some OKW flavour and promote more intelligent play with the schreks. It goes for zooks as well. I've wanted something like that for ages.
I don't really agree with the +15 fuel side tech costs, it's the dirt cheap MP costs that needed an increase. As for the MG's..I'm not sure. I don't like that they are becoming more and more like OST, but I tend to always go for the hmg-34 doctrines anyway. It might make something else viable for me now.

No change to raketen with schrek removal? I hate that unit, not looking forward to learn how to use it properly. I've always found the 50 range crippling.

And the doomsday theorycrafting going on here is ridiculous. Some people can't take changes that risks to force them out from their comfort zone.

we should 1) moderate topic creation so a mod needs to unlock the topic

Not that it is difficult to ignore these topics, but I like that idea.