WIht ppsh i don't see why i need airborne over stormtroops. Storms have nades and armor, while airborne cost more and have the same greandes with these stupid suppresive fire and very awkward plane ability. In which terms they better than storms?
The doctrine would be a lot better if the ppsh package is replaced by elite bazookas. That way you can have some decent handheld AT to help in the late game where this commander is very weak.
Airborne guards are strong, but losing a squad is absolutely crippling due to cost. I’m honestly okay with that, given that they have Obers level performance.
As for their call in strafe, I’d like to see it replaced with paradropping a squad member, for the reinforce cost plus 25 muni.
Relief infantry is a very good ability, it should not be moved from Lightning War.
I think Mobile Defense needs a rework. Perhaps the Panzer IV F1 command tank could be experimentally moved to T2 to function as the Ostheer’s mid game light vehicle? Perhaps the command tank could become just a panzer IV F1? The doctrine could also afford 0CP Osttruppen and a 250 Halftruck, with the Puma being removed.
Another commander which I think could use a change is Spearhead, which could utilize assgrens which would fit the theme of the doctrine more.
Disagree on the IL2 rocket strafe for Advanced Warfare, it is a badly designed ability that shouldn’t spread in other comms. A better addition to this comm would be the IL2 loiter from armoured assault. Also commisar shouldn’t be on conscript support and the B4 doesn’t fit the shock army theme.
One quality of life change I definitely want for the soviets is the ability to call in Guards rifle infantry without the ptrs upgrade and be able to upgrade it for free.