I mostly go T4 for the sherman I find that it is a reliable anti-tank and anti-infantry unit that is very mobile.
Yes DevM i think the choice really suit your play style as an offensive player, rely on solid (though costly) units and aggressive micro to bring you advantage
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Against PE almost always M18s. If the PE player doesn't go Tank Destroyers you can get one Sherman, but generally you can deal with PE infantry using only flamers, leaving you free to invest in better anti-vehicle.
Against Wehr, Tank Depot is generally only useful against T3 and on Sturz. Because of the fuel on Sturz you can rush a Sherman like you would an M8 on other maps, then get some M18s and backtech to AT guns if you need better anti-tank. On other maps, getting a single Sherman is great because it can tank a lot of damage and kill infantry quickly. You usually only want one however, since they're fairly useless against StuGs and Wehr T4. The rest of your TD production should be M18s.
Yeah i agree with you Inverse. I find it hard to handle Puma and Axis armor late game in larger map such as Beaux Lowlands without tank destroyer (i love the map so i don't want to untick it). Though my main AT is still ATG i always try to get one or two M10/M18 as soon as possible, really help a lot in those maps.
Ok everyone here come my guess
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Like DevM, those who choose M4 Sherman are very dangerous opponents if they have the micro to back their choice up! But if they don't they'll lose fast and hard.
The players who choose M10/M18 option should be someone who play style is a little more passive, they prefer long game, rely on cost effective method and combine arms to get the upper hand in battle. They have to plan each one of their attacks more carefully because if they can't success and force their opponent out of his position AND cause enough damage then they have little chance to come back. The loss will slowly, inevitably come.
And finally, those who choose M4 Crocodile should be someone who have little faith in US T4. They play passively, rely almost completely on infantry and ATGs to counter Axis Armor and vetted infantry, very manly aren't they? Their front is strong, almost impenetrable. They can hang on to the game forever and even winning against huge odds if their opponents don't have enough cunning and courage to discover a small weak point in their defensive line and explore it. Someone like Symbiosis is a clear example of this type of player.
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