I think, that flare mines should not deal damage at all. It might be unrealistic, but if that mine can kill even few models, what for then USSR needs doctrinal anti-infantry PMD mines? They suppoused to do same - deal small damage to enemy infantry, they are cheap also.
PMD mines are cheap, incredibly fast build, and cover a wider area. Not to mention a group of them will temp stun a tank. It's useful.
Flare mines are great. I use them often. Just remove it from guards, shocks.
As DAZ187 says, welcome to the club. I have 8x Rifle Company. And a number of other duplicates :/ Hopefully the warspoil fix will still be implemented even after Relic's staff changes.
Yes, it's the worst USF commander. I tried so many times to make use of its abilities.
The WC51 definitely needs an update on its performance and cost. Even a kubel will wreck it
For a mechanized commander, it could use any of the following:
> call-in riflemen equipped with thompsons
> coordinated ability (like the support commander)
> M5 call-in (this can combine with the thompson-equipped riflemen)
> Rapid decapture w increased vehicle/tank speed
I am having trouble using this unit to its full potential. My JLIs rarely vet up much compared to PFs, Falls, or Obers. I know it's a great unit. I tend to use it to decap, harass, skirmish, and flank team weapons.