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Thread: Implications of MG42 changes13 Sep 2013, 16:34 PM You certainly have to be really careful with them now...even dead on you often wont supress them before they get into molotov range. In: Ostheer Strategies
Thread: Implications of MG42 changes13 Sep 2013, 10:20 AM I've only played a few games in the new patch, but I noticed a marked difference in the supression of the MG42. The soviets seem to be able to take way more now, especially if they're in cover. Has the changes to the MG led you to change your builds? I've been thinking that I will probably get more grenadiers from now on and perhaps 1 MG. In: Ostheer Strategies
Thread: Best 1v1 Map [Developer]11 Sep 2013, 06:31 AM Kholodny summer is my pick. Although Semois and Langres(summer) are as good as ever they lose due to being old. In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: Winter or Spring Maps [Developer]11 Sep 2013, 06:29 AM Summer maps please. The winter effects are nice but the deep snow especially slows down the action too much and should be used very sparingly. For instance on Langres winter, there's way too much snow on the right side which makes it hard for the S player to attack since he first has to wade through all the snow. In a way it feels a bit like playing a river map, funnels the action too much and limits the attack paths. It's certainly realistic and well done technically but I feel it's a little overused right now. In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: AT Grenades too effective 10 Sep 2013, 13:28 PM I've certainly had AT grenades deflect and do nothing on my tiger. So it does happen for sure. In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: Sick/bored of MG42 -.-8 Sep 2013, 13:24 PM I don't really see MGs in themselves, as they are, as a big problem right now, it's other mechanics that need tuning. Early small arms fire needs to be more deadly so you actually have a good shot at killing an MG when you make it inside its arc. The soviets have molotovs, they help, but I think we need to up the killing power of basic infantry just a bit. Building cover is also too good, even against molotovs people will happily let their MGs eat one and blow away the flankers. It should be possible to kill units in building using only basic infantry by proper positioning(attacking from a side with limited windows). In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Big tank destroyers8 Sep 2013, 07:13 AM Yeah, as I play more with them myself I also find that the times i have trouble is when the unit gets isolated from it's infantry support. When it is it gets vulnerable to faster tanks getting in close and circling. Even if the monster TD's are well armored they're still no good if they get shot from behind. So the recipe is to do something about the infantry (artilley comes to mind) and then approaching with a faster unit (panther, pz4, t34) from a covered angle and get in close. But if you're able to do this you've probably won anyway In: Strategy Desk
Thread: Big tank destroyers5 Sep 2013, 14:45 PM Yeah they have a different feel from the super-tanks in COH1. The COH tanks could be pretty well countered by multiple AT guns since these would outrange the tank and the tank would have trouble killing the AT guns fast enough. This is not the case here, their presence feels more like an 88 gun (destroys tanks, huge range AND mobile). I get the point about not fighting it/not giving it targets, but that's not always possible... In: Strategy Desk
Thread: Big tank destroyers5 Sep 2013, 12:40 PM I'm a bit at a loss for what to do when my opponent brings out an ISU or an Elephant. I know they're expensive but you can't keep people from fuel all game and sometimes they do arrive. What can you really do apart from getting your own super TD and shooting back? Most of the time they're sitting so far back that you're not getting close with infantry(elephant) or doing so would be suicide (ISU). Any good tips to share? I was thinking bombing or artillery strikes, but do they really have the firepower to make a dent? In: Strategy Desk
Thread: Pg Spam5 Sep 2013, 12:38 PM 2 Snipers, shoot the squads holding shreks first. Then use a T34 or T70 on the rest. In: Strategy Desk