I think it would be a good idea to have a choice between AP shells and HE shells for some tanks on other factions also.
Like AT dedicated tanks should have also the ability to have HE shells which provides good infantry support but at the cost of it taking 5 seconds, similar to what Shermans have.
Tanks such as STG, SU85, Jackson, Firefly etc.
Maybe even for other mediums also.
Or even possibly for all tanks since it would increase diversity and gameplay. Not only that but also to create a window of opportunity to take someones tank by surprise when the enemy is equipped with HE shells. Thus making it a more sophisticated gameplay.
Tough for Heavier tanks, it is safe to say that increasing their time to reload the HE shell by an extra 2 seconds would be interesting. Creates a bigger gap of opportunity of being vulnerable and gives in contrast more significant impact in AI engagements!
So, what do you guys think?
Am totally for it. Also give AT shells to AI tanks such as the Scott, the AVRE Churchill,
the Sherman 75, the T34/76, so that they can now one-shot JgTigers frontally.
AT guns should have HE and AP rounds.
MG42 already has AP rounds, so why not.
Actually, this has already been done : Please look at the Spearhead mod.
It gives HE and AP+ rounds to all tanks. I think Wikinger also offers it as well.
Suggest people go try these mods out, find out if they like how it works out,
and then work towards making the Spearhead or Wikinger mods into the offical Vanilla.
It'd be a breath of fresh air for sure!
(thinking of Puma wiping three squads of vet 3 dual bren british Infantry Sections in 1 shot
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