Profile of CieZ

Avatar Area

Offline United States
Posts: 1468 | Subs: 4

General Information
Broadcast: https://www.twitch.tv/riseofthephoenix_
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV_ujoRNpEU_ERL9dW8H9w
Steam: 76561197995165748
Residence:

United States
Nationality:

United States

Show Latest Posts


Thread: [Q] Banning Luftwaffe out of Tournaments in teamgames6 Aug 2014, 18:38 PM Please ban this commander. It's hugely exploitable. According to relic the okw economy is supposed to be insulated from any outside manipulation but they fucked up the implementation. Currently enemies CANNOT pick up fuel drops, but okw can... leading to 15 min KTs. This is completely unintended. Opels are also bugged, but to a much lesser extent, and they're killable. In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: OKW Safe start5 Aug 2014, 22:51 PM Jump back to quoted post5 Aug 2014, 17:39 PMcomputerheat Are there any factors other than fuel that you would use to make the pick between Panther and Jagd? If so, what? EDIT: I'm thinking about 1v1 v. Soviets, but get expansive if you like Fuel will always be the primary factor, secondary being the map. For example, the Jp4 is pretty strong on maps like Langres, Crossing, Minsk - where you have a lot of open ground that you can use to leverage your range advantage. These maps also tend to be devoid of roads (for the most part) which also helps you kite. On the other hand there are maps like Kharkov, Kholodny, Semos where there are so many roads/shotblockers/LoS blockers and general flanking routes that give the Panther an edge because it just becomes too easy to either avoid the Jp4, or worse, to flank it. If you're in a situation where you are in desperate need of AT, you could consider grabbing the Jp4 over the Panther, regardless of map, but in terms of cost the Panther only costs 40 more. It also depends on what you're fighting against. The Panther has considerably more penetration than the Jp4, as well as a HP advantage, making it better for fighting IS-2s, KV-1s, KV-8s, etc. However it has less DPS than the Jp4, which means the Jp4 is normally better at fighting off medium tanks. In: OKW Strategies
Thread: The swapping T70 and SU76 suggestion thread5 Aug 2014, 17:21 PM Su76 sucks, it needs a major overhaul. Su85 is pretty bad too, and after the most recent katy nerf it is hardly worth the cost in a 1v1. So basically... Soviet t4 is back to the realm of extremely niche usefulness, which is sad. I like the idea of swapping the t70 and su76, but I'd rather relic just buff the 76. Moving it to t3 with its current level of performance won't magically cause people to start building it. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: OKW Safe start5 Aug 2014, 00:52 AM Jump back to quoted post2 Aug 2014, 19:20 PMKronosaur0s CieZ, against maxim spam, you prefer ISG or Stuka? Definitely ISG into fast Obers. Something along the lines of: Volk, volk, volk, healing truck, IG, flak HQ, Obers. Your healing truck MUST be behind a house, or in your base or they can get a ZiS and kill it. For the early part of the game just be patient - camp houses, camp green cover try to force the maxims to push into you as opposed to you pushing into the maxims. On some maps this might be really hard but your goal is to hold ~3 strat points, 1 muni, 1 fuel, 1 VP. If you have this, there's no point in leaving your green cover - odds are a maxim will force a retreat. During this time your IG should be putting in some good work, just make sure you keep making it shoot at maxims. Your Obers, on flanks or in green cover, will evaporate maxims. The one thing that is trick still for me is predicting the Soviet tank timing. You can keep looking at their base in the fog to check for T3 or T4, but you'll probably have to settle with either mass schreck + 1-2 Raketen into a Panther or picking up a Jp4, you'll have to base this entirely on your fuel situation... which could be difficult since you won't be able to transfer muni-->fuel without the puma truck. In: OKW Strategies
Thread: [4v4] Clanladder3 Aug 2014, 22:08 PM Teamname: Remember the Name Teamtag: RtN. Teamleader / guy in charge of the matches: Ciez Clanmembers playing 4v4 name + steamID: RtN.CieZ: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197995165748 RtN.Alexander: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198005647832/ RtN.Milk Please!: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198090804136/ RtN.Von Asten: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198087907791/ In: One4One
Thread: OKW Safe start2 Aug 2014, 16:29 PM Peer into the fog at their base to figure out what tech they're going, you can tell by the shape of the dirt patch. For t1, get a puma. For t2 probably ig into obers. For no tech, probably get a puma. 3 volks, don't waste your time getting a kubel vs Soviet in 1v1 In: OKW Strategies
Thread: Look for pro 2v2 partner, must decent :P1 Aug 2014, 22:59 PM Playercard? In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: OKW general strategy discussion1 Aug 2014, 03:35 AM MG34s are great for AT, because they can be so effective when you're well-coordinated. I'd probably skip out on them for RT because who knows if your ally will help protect your flanks. I don't really play RT though, so it's hard to say. In: OKW Strategies
Thread: CieZ's OKW vs Soviet Guide1 Aug 2014, 03:26 AM As far as 2v2 go, I'm a huge believer in having to play as Ost + OKW. Double OKW simply will not cut it against a proper Allied team. Ost + OKW can beat USF + USF or USF + Sov or Sov + Sov, but I'm not going to lie... the fight is definitely up-hill. Double USF is probably the easiest. As OKW you should open with a Puma while your partner goes something like: MG, Sniper, Gren. Depending on your skill/level and coordination you can mix up this build but Snipers are absolutely devastating against USF - especially when back up by a Puma (to protect from M15/M20/Stuart). Basically you want to use your Volks as meatshields to spot for the Ost Sniper/MG42. After this the Ost player should work their way to something along the lines of: 3x Gren, 2x MG, 1x Sniper, 2x PaK + 251. The 251 is twice as strong in team games because you can both reinforce from it. The late game goal is a Tiger, so they should be playing either Assault Support, Lightning War, or Spearhead. As the OKW player you can pick up Fusiliers, which make a really great combo with LMG grens. LMGs rock at long range, Fusiliers shred at short range. This is probably the most boring play-style because you'll build repair truck, heal truck and then nothing else with fuel until your Jagdtiger. Alternatively you could go for JLI so that you have infiltration nades + an Ostwind (your partner will probably not be teching T3). I don't really like the idea of fortifications against double USF because their tanks are squishy and slippery, the PAK43 won't be nearly as strong as it would be against IS2s, T34/85s, KV tanks, etc. Generally I still play Luftwaffe because I hate playing without MG34s. Fallshirms are amazing in the right situations and now that OKW gets 100% munitions the valiant assault ability can be downright amazing. Anyways, as the OKW player you're a lot more free on your commander choice. You won't really need the JT against USF, because they don't have anything like the KV-2 or ISU-152, but it is still solid. Your primary goal as Ost + OKW vs double USF is to make it to the Tiger. A pair of PaK40s + Tiger is a nightmare for USF to deal with. You, as the OKW player, will secure the early game with your Puma - babysit that sniper and watch it do work. Mid-game you have to be flexible to figure out if you need some indirect fire (Stuka or IG), some mobile AT (Jp4, another Puma). With the sniper around, and access to so many good MGs, odds are you won't need much extra AI, but Obers are always very strong. Just make sure that, before spending 90 fuel on the flak HQ, you have enough AT in case E8s or other Shermans show up. Dual PaK40 + Jp4 combo is great when used in unison, and should allow you to get to that Tiger. TLR - Ost should play T1/T2 into a Tiger. Snipers are amazing against USF, even more-so when backed up by a Puma. If you don't feel confident microing a sniper (well first I'd say to let yourself practice, but another Gren is fine). You will want a pair of PaK40s (they're the best AT gun in the game) and are extraordinarily potent against USF because all their tanks are so "squishy" and lightly armored. OKW player should get a Puma and do everything in your power to support your Ost partner. You need to play as a team to cover each other's weaknesses. Use your Volks liberally. They will gain vet from taking damage, they're cheaper to reinforce than Grens, and they're just a lot more expendable in general - just make sure you don't lose any squads. Figure out what unit(s) will carry you into the Tiger and try to drag the game out. Jacksons are great against Tigers, but not when you have two PaK40s, 2-3 Schrecked Volks and probably a Jp4 around. All USF Sherman models just kind of suck against the Tiger. Units I tend to avoid against double USF: Luschs - (If you can catch them off-guard it can be strong, but a good USF team will get Lt + Capt, in which case your Lusch will get hard-countered by a Stuart or 57mm AT gun). IF you see double Lt, Luschs can be strong. Just make sure your ally builds a med bunker (they probably should be doing this anyways). Sturmtiger - I hate this unit, imo it sucks, just get a Stuka. IR HT - Unless the game is CRAZZZZY campy... why bother. 251 Flak - This patch this vehicle just kinda sucks... it will lose to the M15, it will lose to the Capt, it will lose to the 57mm and it will lose to the Stuart. Don't bother. In my recent streams I've messed around with early Kubels but having your partner grab and MG42 is just way better. Kubel needs some love for 2v2. Units I always build: Volks (obviously) Puma - my favorite unit, so good, much love. Stuka - I always try to find a time/place to fit a Stuka in, the squad wipe potential is #RektCity status, plus USF players love to blob. Stuka loves shooting at blobs. I'll generally round out my build with a Jp4, to back up the PAK40s and support the Tiger. I prefer the Jp4 over the Panther, in the current state of the game because they seem to stand up to Jacksons a bit better. Wow, this ended up being super long. I'll try to get some one good to play some 2v2 with me this weekend and make a video or two or three. If anyone in the thread wants to play some games this weekend maybe we can find a time. I'm fine with playing as either Ost or OKW. In: OKW Strategies
Thread: CieZ's OKW vs Soviet Guide31 Jul 2014, 11:58 AM Jump back to quoted post31 Jul 2014, 07:37 AMsinthe I think Ciez should do more videos. Thanks now that I'm back from vacation I'll start working on another video. Tonight I have round one of the summer cup tourney, but hopefully Friday or Saturday I can make one. Just gotta decide the topic. Maybe a 2v2 guide, people have asked for that a few times... we'll see. In: OKW Strategies