Jpz IV + tank traps = ftw
I think people are still getting used to the fact that tank traps exist, we've all moved on from the campy defensive mindset of CoH1. |
That's why I said "if you can". |
If I were to redesign the vet abilities, I'd replace Blitzkrieg with "Spotting", disables the roof MG (if there is one) and gives the vehicle +10 view and +5 range (excluding Panther, it may keep Blitz, but at 15% speed bonus).
Capture Points would be replaced with "Flank Speed" on the T-34's, not sure what the KV / IS / ISU series would get to replace it though.
T-70 would keep Capture Points because I feel like it's one of the few vehicles it's truly useful on, plus capping while spotting is so ace. |
This is why we need a "Target Vehicles Only" option for all dedicated AT / off AT units. Yes it requires them to code in a new system, but "Hold Fire" doesn't work if you're trying to chase down a damaged vehicle because then yours won't fire (duh), and enabling fire just lets your tank shoot at random infantry. |
It'd be better if the Tiger II (and Sturmtiger, Jagdtiger) were more like the Tiger Ace. A hefty but attainable price, with an extremely harsh fuel tax afterward. Maybe even stopping fuel production completely, with the exception of the resource conversion.
They showed these units off as OKW's end game, but in actual competitive game they're completely unattainable. I feel like just getting a single Panther is a major accomplishment. |
It's basically a blind SU-85 with superior armour and weaponry. It heavily relies on other units to provide LOS and watch the flanks. It's not terrible, but I recommend you get a Panther if you can. The Panther if faster, stronger, and much more self-reliant. It's one of the few reliable keystone units that OKW can muster since they sorely lack medium armour. |
Oh this wasn't just me? I had a unit frozen as well, they got killed because of it. |
Yeah the Half-Tracks come out waaay too soon. The Flame Half-Track was delayed to T3 because it was dangerous to some Soviet infantry. The American Half-Track worse than the 5 minute T-70, because they can get it out at that time without sacrificing anything, it's just how their tech goes. |
volley fire can't be used on vehicles, but yeah, Its still cool
Click "Volley Fire" on Infantry squad, wait for it to kick in, click on vehicle / building. The automatic rockets won't stop, and you'll be firing automatic bazookas at anything you want. |
Try to rush out a Flak Halftrack I guess. |