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dont make conclusions on what you see in those but what you experience yourself ingame
So, from this point of view, a discussion about balance should be lead by the guys who lose games because they forget to built a pak?
Balance discussions should always resolve around the top players, since its the only way to exclude l2p issues. In any game. |
But you lost a replay during the tactical retreat, right?
Probably the Calliope shot killed the infantry, took the panther to 50% AND destroyed the temp.rec.
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You don't need to disloge the FRP to use the plane ability.
I know. What I didnt know was that it gives vision above and beyond the red circle. Because I apparently suck at looking at my screen..
These vehicles have increased sight
M20
WC51
M8
These vehicles have increased sight once vetted
M3
m5
Stuart
Pathfinder and IR pathfinder have increased sight
ATG can get increased sight with take aim
Mark target will provide sight
Radio net will provide sight bonus
Raid tactics will provide sight bonus
Combined Arms will provide sight bonus
Thank you for this list!
fun fact the recon pass comes from the base and sweeps to the point you activate the ability of the major and then continues across the map. So you can basically construct a line in your head from the base to the point you click to the area you want recon off. This can be done from the FRP without moving the major
On most maps you can basically cover somewhat over 80% with it
A fun fact i actually didnt realize until this thread. Just tested it - pretty much solves all my problems. Thank you guys.
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Hello,
I seem to have troubles with gaining vision in team games when playing US.
Major ist a decent option but very micro-heavy to dislodge the FRP, wait 1+ minutes and bring him back again and again. And all this walking makes him angry. Otherwise, i found nothing with base units.
The commanders I play give only very limited vision options. Airborne has the Pathfinders which do a decent job, but I find it risky to build more than 1 of them. Rifle flares are excellent, but thats all there is about this commander since E8s seem weak right now. Recon plane commander i dont play. Infantry, Hvy Cavalry, Urban Assault have nothing. And thats about it?!
How do you guys gain vision with US in team games? Or do you solely rely on your mates?
Cheers
Hanz
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On 3v3 it's an allied OH MG42. On 1v1 you shouldn't see an MG till around 5 minutes i think.
Yes, true. I had a few bad 3v3s in this setup.
Move from cover to cover in neutral/enemy territory and always focus running sturms. Force long range engagements and if the map is densely packed, well, focus locations that aren't. I also go 3 Rifles, but into captain and then I get the AA. It works wonders vs OKW but you will have to be careful for the raketen, it's not the best AT along Pak in the game for nothing.
Also, don't force pushes. If you see an enemy is entrenched in some position, focus other parts of the map
Thank you for the tips. I find the AA somehow clunky to use. How is the Stuart currently?
OKW doesn't have any MGs until they have the first truck set up. So the earliest you will see an MG is realistically at around the 4-5 minute mark. Most OKW players build their first MG34 later though (or not at all).
The first engagements against OKW are all about not spreading out too thin and trying to get 50% map control. After you got the officer out you can be more aggressive but before that OKW has an advantage because they start with Sturms and Rear Echelons are mediocre in combat.
Always focus fire the Sturmpionier if you see it charging in on you and keep in mind that Rear Echelons do better against the Kübelwagen than Riflemen.
Other than that there is not much else to say, it's pretty straight forward and how successful you will be is all about the right micro of your units.
Thx mate. didnt know about the RE vs Kübel thing. But experienced it today and was wondering.
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Hey guys,
started to play more US lately (1v1s and 3v3s) and seem to have some trouble vs OKW in the very early game.
My opening is mostly 3 Rifles into LT (+MG) if I am rather defensive and into Captain (+howie/ATG) if early works out fine.
But the very first engagements are a horror. OKW player has MG + 3 Volks + Sturms and all Krauts are defending the MG. Flanking is pretty difficult - since you either hit the 3 Volks or the Sturms. I dont seem to have enough squads to encircle.
Any help? Particularly how decent US players play out their early game vs OKW - would be highly appreciated!
Cheers
Hanz |
"early warning" from artillery commander fire flares at all front-line sectors.
"assault" is an ability from commandos that among other thing call-in single pass recon planes.
Thx for explaining!
Tommies with pyrotechnic supplies are highly underrated IMO - bonus sight and the arty is rather good now at both countering support weapons or area denial
"Tommies with pyrotechnic supplies" what? is this? Sry, no brits expert here |
I like Vanguard, since the airlanding officer has a recon similar to the USF Major, except its better and cheaper. Its also a pretty varied commander as well. Only thing you lack is indirect fire.
What game mode are you playing?
Oh, didnt know about Vanguard Airlanding officer's scouting ability. Love this commander. Just stopped playing it when the one with the mattresses came out. Will check out today.
Playing 2v2 with my more ambitious mates, and 4v4 with my more casual friends.
Tommies get bonus sight when in cover with vet 1 and bonus sight with pyrotechnics.
Tank commander provide 10 LOS
Doctrinal options are:
Commando officer
Command vehicle
calling-in croc
arty flares
assault
forward observation post
Thx for the tips! What is "arty flares" and "assault"?
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Hello!
I am playing more brits recently and having difficulties with scouting the enemy. For OKW, I always played Luftwaffe or Special Ops to have either the smoke plane or the flares. Unfortunately, for brits I really dont know how to scout in a similar way.
The command vehicle is probably one of the best scouting options in the game but its locked behind a doctrine i dont enjoy so much.
Besides that I am blank.
Any help? How do you guys scout/get vision on enemy, similar to OKW flares/scout planes, with Brits?
Best,
Hanz |
Hey guys!
I'm looking for ppl to get some nice 2v2s going. I'm in my mid thirties with American/German background and I’m a friendly and very casual guy. I like playing this game with a mixture of historical appreciation and competitiveness, I like discussing strategy or talk about mistakes to improve, but always with a smile. So I guess identifying yourself with this attitude helps. English is preferred language, I have a TS server. I've been playing this game since vCoh days and played lots of 2v2s in CoH2, ranked around 500-1000. The average player I guess.
Preferred game mode: 2v2 Automatch
Preferred time to play: GMT evening-ish, living in Germany. Weekends preferred.
Preferred faction: I “can” play all factions, but I fell in love with the OKW. I won’t mind throwing some allies games for some fresh air now and then, but I clearly prefer axis.
Contact: PM me here, or add me in steam
Cheers. |