Profile of RMMLz

Oh the shitstorm...

As I said, it seems that your problem is not the panther, but it is the Allied AT power. Aside from Blitz, Panther is fine. It comes late (some argues for OKW here though) and it's expensive.

Nerfing panther will not solve any major issues, because Allied, specially USF, will still have problems dealing with other heavies. You keep comparing Panther to tanks like T34/85 or Jackson, and you want to imply that Panther is superior. But the thing is, Jackson and SU85 need changes to be able to counter Axis heavies. Either that, or all axis heavies need major nerfs. I'm a fan of buffing Jackson and SU85.

man, if you're gonna post an essay, please use a comprehensive argument structure with a single thesis for us to follow. you're all over the place.

tech cost, call in meta, stats,

This.
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Answering each and everyone of your comparisons and suggestions takes hours, but Long story short (with 1s and 2s in mind):

- If SU85 or Jackson can not do their jobs, it's their problem. They both need tweaks (Jackson: Penetration and acceleration buff, damage nerf/ SU85: the same, maybe no damage nerf) which by the way is another thing and there have been enough arguments about the issue.

- You forgot to mention survivability buffs which Panther gets with vet (It's HP gets close to KT close to tiger)

- It is still too expensive (specially as Ostheer since you can get the mighty tiger which wipes infantry left and right), and comes too late, and for both reasons you can not spam Panthers as much as E8s and T34/85s. It had terrible accuracy on the move.

- The major problem with panther is the Blitz ability in combination with it's armor which reflects most of infantry snares (Rifle grenades, AT grenades). So it can take a lot of punishment, and then blitz out. The received accuracy buff on that ability is a pain in the ass. I think this ability should be used in offense.

Animation? Im sure, that there is no animation, or maybe it launches 1/10 times. Most often there is no animation, just fyling nade

That's the messed up thing. One model stops, and I assume he prays for the nade to fire.

Riflemen also have the same problem. It takes ages for them to start the animation, they stop, and sometimes they don't finish and you end up losing the squad.

why don't you guys chill out and just wait 10 days. If they announced the changes now it would just lead to a barrage of "OMG CHANGES ARE SO OP" posts, even thoug no one has even tried the changes yet. it wouldn't really add much value to the community to receive this information early unless they were announcing something like major new features.

You're right, but let's take a look at other ways to announce a patch,get people hyped AND keep everyone calm.

One particular example, is Riot Games (LoL). As I remember from a couple of years ago, they release a video prior to the patch, containing some basic information, just for the players to "understand the thought process" of the changes. Instead of just putting the patch list on the forum.

As you said, posting the exact patch note before the actual patch is not good, considering people expect too much from the patch at this point and are expecting a miracle from the Balance Fairy. But they can just mention a few things they have in mind.

For example they can say: "OK, we are aware that the blobbing is an issue-specially when playing against OKW-So expect some changes in the suppression mechanics". OR, "There will be some changes regarding late game, since Allies players, specially USF players are struggling against Super Heavies.

This way, people kinda know what to expect, they get some of their anger out of their system before the actual patch, and -in rare cases!- there might be some constructive feedback for the balance team.

Anyways, I prefer not to know anything before the patch, instead of a shitstorm 10 days before the actual release.