Profile of Balanced_Gamer

It gets really frustrating to see a vehicle drive through most of the arc of the raketen and watch the raketen NOT fire, especially when the one hit would kill the vehicle. I almost always get one or two but the aim time (not sure if that is what the stat is called) is terrible.

I get that so many times lately, pulls off one shot, cant even pull another.

Wasting 270 manpower on something that provides more recon and less anti tank support. It's lackluster.

Really dislike the inconsistency and performance of the Raketenwerfer. It is just simply terrible.

They need some kind of rework. Currently both being in a messed up spot. Just somewhere that they can be more viable and suited.

Now its just both not being at all viable due to their timing and overall effectiveness.

Obers coming too late is my definition of not being viable and Sturmpio not being designed for combat engagements at all later on (mid and late). Combat effectivness (meaning to be supportive and be pushy enough) in comparison to the rest of other engineers available mid to late game, Sturmpio is simply not that good an option.

I think a lot of the problem with people saying the rak is spammable is combined with volks low price and trade effeciently. It's absolutely worth it as an okw player to have multiple raks camod between your blob and retreat path for anyone daring to chase you. It's cheap AND volks are cheap, meaning they are not difficult to get (it also helps that they come from t0 so 270 is the price you see and 270 is the price you pay)
Funny enough the most manpower abundant faction is the one that represents late war germany

Well that is kinda ridiculous right?

Rak was never cheap. Even then was hardly produced since only 3000 were ever built. I was not something they could count on as proper AT.

Maybe something like Pak38 since they produced 10,000 is more of a viable choice since that used to a greater extent than Rakentenwefer. Even until of the end of the War.

Hell even Pak36 which was produced (20,000) double the amount of Pak38 but not Raketenwerfer which was nothing in contrast. Only 3000 Raks were built. That does not suit OKW at all. Either Pak36 or Pak38 since that is a better match of its historic identity.

Raketenwerfer overall is an AT gun that can not be relied upon. Other AT guns are simply better because it fulfills the role.

Rak is just a pure recon, not a real AT unit!

I think it comes down to how many models are shotting. The more, the more likely it hits.

Depending also how good the units are. Grens in particular are not greatest at taking down retreating squads.

Allied base units such as UKF Tommies and USF Riflemen are better designed for taking down squads, especially on the move.

Tommies although have less accuracy on the move like most units, they are the fastest shooting bolt action user even without cover. Their rate of fire with bolts actions is the fastest of all available bolt action users in game. Which is a huge advantage. They are more likely to kill then grens when shooting down a retreating squad.

Riflemen although does 8 damage, you can almost be certain it would hit more often because it trades damage for more accuracy. It is quite reliable especially on the move. Riflemen are the best in my opinion in order to take down retreating squads.

Penals also are great, similar to Riflemen.

Is it me or just OKW's terms of choices and alternatives just boring.

I mean in the beginning of the match starting with Sturmpio is great.


Here is where the boredom starts.


Getting AI units on the field early game:

Trying to get another Sturmpio, is very unsuitable, unreliable in infantry engagements later. It is a no go in most situations unless its super urban or I am against USF early on. Trying to use them more than Volks is simply suicide. Using them for Aggression, cant do that, die too quick. Going Defensive, they can shoot as efficiently, not good. Sturmpio is most often, not a good choice. Definitely not good choice cuz it is also expensive.

Using Kubel. Its great at capping but against infantry. Well, I would not rely on it. I mean having limited Sturmpio to support means little impact for Kubel on the field. It is not adaptable. Only in big maps with open spaces it is fine. Otherwise, dont take it because it always dies. In terms of support, well its not great.

Ahh, here is the fun part. VOLKS. Its always VOLKS. SO fun , so great! They always seem to do better in Aggression and Defensive. Why is that. Cuz they are all you need! And they are supportive. I can not think of a better unit, its just VOLKS. How dumb of me. There is simply no other way!

The best and only alternative. VOLKS, VOLKS, VOLKS.


Now getting AT on the field:

Well there is Sturmpio's AT package. Well that is an option right? No, its a piece of shit package that provides little to no real effective support. I just wasted 70 ammo on something that provides nothing other than "cold immunity". Geez, he must have a fever right?


Now, everyones favourite Rak. It is cheap, it small, it is shit and a recon. What is there to complain about. Oh, wait. I do not have any other choice.

Unless, I waste 70 fuel on a Puma that provides far greater support against lights, its more supportive but wait. It is simply shit against mediums and later game.

Well, that means I have to stick to Rak since its the only choice I have got! RAK, RAK, RAK.



Now choosing what to TECH:

Well, there is med base that provides all the drugs and meds u need! Wait, what serves. LEIG and FHT in 1v1. How about IRH. The response is, "not viable". In fact none of them are viable in 1v1. Why. 1./ Since FHT gets easily countered by strong Allied AT and AT lights. It is timing is bad. LEIG is not effective in 1v1 but team games yes. MED truck serves no other purpose than Team games.


Well, that leaves me with Mech only if I want to win the game. Only Mech. Luchs, Puma, Walking Stuka. Nice options. Well that is the only best option I have got. Only MECH, MECH, MECH.



Now choosing what to get from Mech:

I have all these great options, what to pick from. Oh, Walking Stuka, my lord. 100 fuel, gotta be so good! Use its barrage once only to get countered by an Allied AT light simply because my Rak is not tracking it fast enough because of its shitty range. Damn 100 fuel gone. Definitely not a good option. Even then, its is so predictable. Who can not see that coming when even hear, how the sound it makes. 100 fuel is definitely a waste as for it as well performs.

Luchs, its the only option if I want to take advantage. Perfect vehicle against Infantry. Good Infantry problem solved. Now AT. My Rak is missing lights because they are fast and only able to place 1 shot.

Getting 2 Raks is simply going to kill OKW because I will be weak, since Infantry are already having difficulties combating them. Even when I have to combat their AT guns to protect my lights.

Puma will do both. It is only Luchs and Puma. ALWAYS LUCHS & PUMA. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS. You can not go MED in 1v1. You have to go MECH. Why, because of shitty AT support (Rak and Sturmpio AT) that can not even defend your FHT. Guess that is the only option I have got.



Now choosing what to get from last base:

Obers, finally. Finally after all this time, now only after 10CP. Oh, there is strong AI vehicles. Great timing. Going to change the game right just getting Obers. Wait, but I cant get Obers since now Allies got their hands on TD's and Tanks. Rak is simply shit for AT. What I am I going to do! What I am I going to do! Oh, No Obers now, in fact no Obers at all because it is simply just a terrible time!

Its either PzIV and Panther. Well there is Jagdpanzer but how am I going to deal with inf at the same time when I can not get it onto the field. Just PzIV and Panther. No Obers, no Jagdpanzer unless you want to take a risk!


Now trying to be supportive in team games:

Oh, Rak will definitely give the support it needs. It is great at crepping. OH, Sherman coming. Got a shot on it. Nice. What happens the next second? Oh my, the Rak is gone already. Well that is a shame. There goes 270 manpower so easily. Well that means, Tanks are the only choice I have got of any chance of combating any mediums or heavies. Since Rak cant do anything except recon!

VOLKS. It is time for Obers but wait. I am at full cap. It is already 30 min and I never got the chance cuz I needed Tanks. Well, better luck time, if there is a next! What happens the next time. Same old story, no Obers at all. Just VOLKS, VOLKS, VOLKS.



ALL IN ALL>

It is only Volks for Infantry only since Sturmpio and Obers are just bad in its own way,
Rak for AT although it is crappy and I have got no other choice,
Luchs only vehicle for AI since I have Puma to support me,
Puma for AT if Rak is crappy enough,
PanzerIV & Panther.


What can never get or use!
MED base in 1v1 cuz AT support is shit, cant provide to protect FHT against lights. Otherwise it could be a choice

No Obers or Sturmpio cuz, they are simply not designed to be.

Sturmpio AT, not designed to be suitable either.

Kubel, is ok but just not a choice that you can make willingly. 1v1 is viable but it wont last.

MG34, is ok but its a bad MG overall. Cant even suppress well enough, and even then does shittiest damage of them all. Gets countered easily than most MGs. Timing is also bad.

No FHT since its just not suitable enough either.

IRH, what I am going to do with that in 1v1. Team games, definitely a good option.

LEIG is good only on team games. Do not trying even using it in 1v1.

Jagdpanzer is good TD but it is not a viable option in most case scenarios. Would suit Osteehr better.

Here is where the boredom never ends

I just feel it is poorly designed!
SO many options that you just can not use!





In Conclusion:

in 1v1, it is always the same old, 1 choice only to win the game. Predictable. Going any other way is just not going to work. Very little choice, litte options and diversity overall.

OKW of all factions is not fun to play because you can not improvise like what you can with others.

Playing WEHR has always been more fun on the axis side. Cuz you have choices. You do not have to go this way in order to win. You have 2 or 3 ways. Even playing all the Allies has been always more fun since they got choices, alternatives and diversity.

What is up with OKW?