As you know perfectly well, the SU-85 nerf and the ram changes came with a massive buff to the damage of the T-34, which has made it a *lot* more viable. Von has been doing that 5 conscript PPSH T70 strat since the Beta. Recently he's been mixing it up with the new Shock Motor commander. I don't entirely get the OP's point... imo, balance and the game has been improved with every patch with the exception of the new DLC commanders, which is cause for optimism. It's still not perfect but I think it's almost always going in the right direction, which is a good sign.
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furthermore they nerfed the ram, predominantly for heavy tanks. Secondly they buffed the IS-2 as well. There are every time two sides, for balancing decisions....not only the germans