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Thread: How are Infantrysections since patch?27 Sep 2019, 11:04 AM Jump back to quoted post27 Sep 2019, 09:48 AMVipper Maybe one could offer some sort of upgrade with the anvil/hammer tech similar to 7th man for conscripts. 6 man infantry sections in anvil? No slot? In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Infiltration Commandos Manpower Change27 Sep 2019, 03:53 AM Jump back to quoted post25 Sep 2019, 15:27 PMSander93 Indeed, thanks for bringing it to our attention back then. Adjusting their weapons (to Lee Enfields as the only alternative) to let them spawn at 5 models creates problems with the elite Brens, as that would increase their far range DPS which is already really good with Brens. And adjusting elite Brens to compensate would in turn mess with the DPS of the other Commandos squads. So, Infiltration Commandos are now planned to simply get a cost reduction from 380 manpower (+70mp to reinforce) to ~300ish manpower (+70mp to reinforce) so that the total cost of a squad becomes ~370mp, which should match their performance a lot better. Should be included in the next follow-up balance patch. Can we make this out with 4 models squad ? Then they will be two completely different Units. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: UKF mortar pit garrison buff - bugged?27 Sep 2019, 00:44 AM Jump back to quoted post26 Sep 2019, 23:13 PMVipper Actually they need a redesign. They need to have tech cost attached to them so that their effectiveness depends on how much one is willing to invest in to them... And this come to what we already discuss in your other thread. In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: UKF mortar pit garrison buff - bugged?26 Sep 2019, 18:30 PM Jump back to quoted post26 Sep 2019, 16:11 PMVipper 10 seconds... I did not made any command about how good the garrison bonus actually is. I simply pointed out that it is probably an improvement compared to old one with nerf to all mortar's autofire. The changes to the mortar pit itself is an improvement, indeed. But my point is that the change to the garrison bonus take away too many. I'm not asking the old bonus back but rework it to provide other benefit will be very welcomed, just simple little things, such as repair from inside. Emplacements in general are at the bottom line of usable now, they need some care. In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: UKF mortar pit garrison buff - bugged?26 Sep 2019, 15:59 PM Jump back to quoted post26 Sep 2019, 14:36 PMVipper I would actually call the change of the garrison bonus a buff since the barrage is stronger than the autoattack and without garrison the pit should be able to fire at 30 second instead 75 pre patch. The mortar would probably be in worse state if it had the old garrison bonus. Not that I would claim that pit got buffed overall. The barrage is stronger than auto indeed but if cooldown already just a couple of sec after each barrage then what is the point of garrison now ? In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: Infiltration Commandos Manpower Change25 Sep 2019, 04:06 AM Jump back to quoted post25 Sep 2019, 03:02 AMMr. Someguy Rather than spawning with a partial squad, I'd prefer they be like Stormtroopers or Airborne Guards and spawn with Lee Enfields, with a free upgrade to STEN. Spawn with 4 man and rifle, then upgrade to sten or bren gun, or PIAT, maybe. Make them different from glider commandoes In: COH2 Balance
Thread: How are Infantrysections since patch?24 Sep 2019, 04:13 AM Jump back to quoted post24 Sep 2019, 01:54 AMGI John 412 Why not both? Putting the Royal Engineers in tier 1 makes a lot of sense for early game CQB but are still fairly weak compared to dedicated CQB units like Sturm Pioneers and Assault Engineers. But if you put them in Tier 1, AND give them a Hammer Tech upgrade then UKF build orders might include Royal Engineers more often in the early game but also promote keeping them around late game regardless of whether you go Anvil or Hammer. I don’t know about the UC though. I like the proposed unit design but without it in tier 1 UKF lacks a sniper counter until they tech up. If you also reworked the Infantry Section’s recon upgrade to include a pay per shot snipe ability, passive cloak and a single scoped Lee-Enfield, a No.4 Mk1(T), then Infantry Sections could be used to counter snipe a sniper, but not be economical to be using the ability too often. It would also have to take up at least one, maybe both, weapon slots so you wouldn’t want to spam them and be able to “double tap” or “triple tap” a Grenadier Squad for cheesy wipes. I think it would work, and was already done in CoH 1, so the idea is sound, it would just require adjusting the costs around a bit to make it balanced. My point of putting royal engineer in T1 is to support, as said, they provide early capping power, close dps protection for sections/vicker mgs, to avoid easy rush, and flanking if opportunities appear, but they are still not dedicated cqb unit. Royal engineer as now already have decent dps (comparable with pioneer) and 0.9 target size, i think this is enough to be very effective if combined with sections in early game. Dont get me wrong, i definitely like Thompson smg but latest tech is too late, i suggest a side tech in T2, as Thompson and satchel will be more useful in early mid to mid game. About your concern about counter sniper if UC is moved to T2, i think it will not a serious problem. As now, using UC for sinper hunting is not very effective, since UC is not fast, fragile and snare is everywhere. Meanwhile, UKF's sniper just got buff so counter snipe with him is easier and sure is a better choice, and you have more field present with RE in T1. I believe RE in T1 will improve UKF early game, while Turning UC into a truly fighting LV in T2 will bring more diversity to UKF mid game/lv play. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: How are Infantrysections since patch?24 Sep 2019, 00:40 AM Jump back to quoted post23 Sep 2019, 23:27 PMGI John 412 A late game upgrade for Royal Engineers could be a way to give UKF some more options in the late game. Anvil Tech unlocks the Heavy Sapper upgrade that is more defensively focused, why not add an “Assault Sapper” upgrade to Hammer Tech? “Assault Sappers”: Gives the Royal Engineer squad two Thompsons and the ability to throw a satchel charge (copied from Penal Troops). Now UKF has a non-doctrinal CQB unit, more incentive to invest in Royal Engineers and more incentive to go for the less desirable Hammer Tech. It doesn’t override doctrinal CQB unit’s like Assault Infantry Sections, Commandos or Flamethrower Royal Engineers because of the later timing that Hammer would come at. If you need a CQB unit in the early game you’ll still need to go for a doctrinal solution, but if you chose a doctrine without a CQB unit then you’ll still be able to get one later if you choose to tech for it. Wait to hammer for 2 Thompsons is too late and 2 Thompsons at that time doesn't have much effect. Ukf need an improved early game, their late game is OK. I suggest swapping royal engineer and Universal carrier. Royal engineer available in T0 will give UKF early caping power, provide close range defense for Tommy against OKW rush and taking flanking opportunities. Meantime, by moving Universal carrier to T1, we can slap fuel cost on it and buff it up to become a truly AILV, increase armor/HP and allow troops to shoot from inside like in coh1, a smoke discharger upgrade for mobile smoke outside of pits. Assault engineer can be a call in for some new doc. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: How are Infantrysections since patch?23 Sep 2019, 02:32 AM As someone said above, give them 0.85 size out of cover. Currently, being out of cover seem too punishing while stay in cover not too rewarding. If we come to remove the cover mechanic then infantry sections's performance can stay somewhere between old out and in cover values, with 5 man from the stat. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: STG Obersoldaten22 Sep 2019, 16:55 PM Jump back to quoted post22 Sep 2019, 12:38 PMt_d_kay They look awkward with 2 STGs and 2 Kar98ks. Pls give them 2 more STGs (maybe normal, not scoped) to help them compete against Rangers and Shock Troops at medium-close range. Sturmpioneers are decent now but I wouldn't risk loosing my expensive repair squad for dangerous frontline duties. I think infantry sections look awkward with only 2 bren and 3 Enfield rifle, pls give 3 more bren. In: COH2 Balance