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Katitof, how often have you managed to defeat this kind of strat? (replays vs similar-skilled playrs pls) Or do you use it yourself and that's why you're refusing to look at the problems it causes in game? I tried to see your playercard but couldn't... Is that because it's all Soviet?
I saw a replay vs Stephenjf recently it's on here). The guy he's playing says "I won't start with an M3 because I don't want to cheese you in our first game".
It's spoiling games. Even some Soviet players know it.
I'll quote Barton, arguably one of the top players:
"Game is almost balanced if you don't count early OP vehicles like M3's, squad wipe mines, 2 squad snipers and not versatile infantry units"
Katitof...
it's interesting that you use barton's quote to bolster your stance.
but OMGPOP, who is also an arguably one of the best players, said
"Using M3s well can indeed result in some spectacularly swift victories, but for me they are really the best out of a group of bad options.
It all comes down to the fact that Germans have a much stronger infantry composition than the Soviets. MP for MP, LMG Grenadiers will thrash conscripts (you don't even need LMG for this fight) and beat DP guards by a moderate margin. MG42 and Pak40 are miles and miles ahead of the Maxim and ZIS-3 gun. 251 Half Track is available early in the game, as battle goes on and squads lose men, damage exchange steadily favor the Germans as they can reinforce on the field."
and
" But it's far from a free win for any player who employ this strategy. Out of the 5 top players I competed and practiced with, Barton and DanielD both defeated this strategy. 60% win rate isn't all that impressive, especially against my German win % and the fact that this strat is the best I can manage with the Soviets."
btw, yes i do think m3 is a bit too good and a headache when i see it. just funny how it seems as though you only take in what supports your opinion and just ignore the others taht do not.
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