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Jump back to quoted post25 Nov 2019, 14:14 PMdistrofio

IMO blitzkrieg brings up a few issues when considering tank battles in the current state I'd the game, simply because paired with P tactician provides a very reliable way to escape or when used aggressively it's really hard to stop a diving tank as durable as the ones in OST. I want to address this issue and share it to see if others see it aswell.

Historically blitzkrieg was nothing like the game implementation, but that's a personal taste for the topic. In late ww2 when the game is themed a blitz ability is just awkward.

I suggest hull down as a double possible fix, to the cheesiness of axis mediums, to a better -medium tank balance, only after the heavy tank meta gets fixed. Axis tanks are already durable, being stationary and tougher won't break the current balance, it will though suggest a more passive gameplay, but this is already punished by allied superior range TDs.

Blitz can become doctrinal and mutually exclusive with panzer tactician if needed. Hull down becomes stock and will help stugs to fight off TDs in late game.

What do you think? It's a big change but it might be worth it.

Jump back to quoted post25 Nov 2019, 13:36 PMSupport Sapper

As i thought, you probably never use the mortar pit.

In actual game, a decent ukf player will have to constantly use the barrage if he want to dish some effective out of the pit, not to mention all of the calculations one have to take when picking a position to built and all of the effort to babysit, repair and protect after that.

All of the effort sometime just to get some smoke and got hard counter by a couple of leig/mortar.

Auto attack range was reduced by a lot.

Jump back to quoted post25 Nov 2019, 10:52 AMblvckdream

Ost T4 is indeed completely fine outside maybe 1v1.

Jump back to quoted post15 Nov 2019, 04:27 AMBlueKnight

Reason why people build Jacksons is because you can't fight axis 230+ armour vehicles with sherman effectively. This is why they build their tank destroyers. You can see Tigers almost every game post heavy tank buff. This is the only way not to lose the game as USF, you have to build Jacksons. Brits have Firefly + 6lb + extra stock tanks that can take a beating, Soviets can at least support their SU-85 with zis gun, satchels or Stun34 to trade for a Panther. USF relies primarily on Jackson. USF ATG ability is cool but consumes a lot of MU and may well bounce even if you hit the target. I don't think USF can afford any changes to the Jackson

Jump back to quoted post18 Aug 2019, 20:13 PMthedarkarmadillo

Use a buffer then if you can't make use of cover. I maintain my stance. When used properly falls are God tier.
It's difficult making an elite AI infantry squad for OKW because they will ALWAYS have Obers. Falls come quicker and hit harder now that ever before but are squishy. Pick. Your. Fights. They do fantastic damage at all ranges. They can self heal with vet, they can reinforce on field with an ability that also gives them fore support. They have valiant assault to boost them through the roof. They are not as easy to use as Obers but the ceiling of what they can do is MUCH higher. Nobody is forcing you to use them if attack move is more your flavor and that's the joy of doctrines. Some of us DON'T want Ober clones. Some of us WANT units that make what WE can do shine, not just a unit with concentrated DPS so it can be as forgiving as possible. Some of us are playing for fun, not just the easiest way to the top of leader boards.

Falls offer an alternative to Obers, they don't replace them and if you can hack it falls will do far better than Obers. Again. Treat them like a more flexible commando squad. Ambush. Pick your fights. Bleed them to shit and make them fear not having a number advantage when they move around. There's more to this game than raw DPS and received accuracy.