Profile of Imagelessbean

Apparently there is something wrong with T34/76 if PQ himself posted that it will get pretty meaningful buffs.

Still want to argue that?

Not sure that they are addressing a problem with the 76, so much as they are changing how all vehicles function. That is a larger game related issue. The T34 as such needs to be reworked.

I like the idea of requiring tech before a call in is available.

Wow forgot how many worthless commanders there are.

NKVD com, who made you and why?

I would have used Elite as my most played German commander but I refuse to purchase it.

+1

If he really went with 4 Pio start, you should have no problem forcing him off and capping your side of the map. They are good up close but suffer to Maxims or Penals. Even conscript spam, provided you are good at micro, will easily beat this back. He will either have to push forward with the Pio's to kill your men, or stand back and be ineffective while trying to capture points. Pio's without support can also be pushed back with well microed scout car. Though I would be hesitant to use this if you fear an AC rush.

Also make sure to get Guards and place them in cover. Does not matter how many cars he has they will pick away at them. If he really has 4 or more cars you can easily afford to get two guard squads. Also note that with the changes in armor values it is very reasonable to merge conscripts into guards now.

Once you beat him off you will win, since he has no other units. This strategy is extremely heavy on units in the beginning with few follow up possibilities. Waiting until T4 panthers is insane because that will be delayed by 3-8 minutes. Now you are talking about a panther around the 20 minute mark.

If you are still struggling with this consider having one of you go with the defensive doctrine. You will know it is coming because you will see 4 pios. Then get a lot of 45 mm AT guns. They are extremely good against the AC, and are very cheap.

Mines are also a great suggestion. Place them in roads leading to the base. Also an early zis in this case with a maxim to protect it is not a bad thing to have. If the other player on your team has AT nades and conscripts near the zis, the AC's cannot circle strafe the gun.

The more I play the patch the more balanced it feels.

Germans are easier to win with, but the balance is really starting to get closer. Soviets require more micro and skill to beat an evenly matched German player. This might not be possible to change since the German faction is designed to be a more linear faction.

Soviet early game is too weak right now, but not by much.

Pio's also feel really good. CE's do not.

Maxim should not always be killed by rifle nades.