I've heard that it is really powerful then someone else says its absolutely useless (haven't heard an in between yet). So as far as what to believe im not sure yet.
It's basically a Maxim with better DPS and slightly better suppression but the same small arc of fire. Flanking it shouldn't be a problem but I guess German players never needed to learn how to flank as they never fought against previous MG42.
I still can't believe this thread exists as it's more of a Learn 2 Play issue rather then anything else.
People seem to forget about the drawbacks of this commander like very weak late game and the need of relying on SU-85 to counter German Super tanks.
I'm ok with 1CP change only if they get rid of every 0CP stuff. It's only fair.
I don't think this commander is broken either, yes it allows you to skip T2, but not without a cost of AT gun and weaker late game. Why won't we all move to the true silly stuff? Since Soviet Industry cammander's topic is heavily occupied I propose we all move to truly ridiculous commander like Tiger Ace that destroyed 1v1 mode. I know I don't play 1v1 almost at all but I've heard the rumors and have seen the evidence.