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How does the vet 2 major artillery with 9 shells perform vs trucks? Could this lead to major + another USF strike such as time on target = instant death?

It may be a little too good, but it also depends on how many of the shells will hit the truck itself which is also affected by LOS. If it's too easy to two hit combo a truck I may change it or reduce the range to force the Major to get closer to drop his artillery.

Probably due to the Scope Lee Enfields that take up a slot. Even if the item takes up a slot item and is valued at 0, models won't switch to something like an LMG if they are already holding something that isn't their primary.

This is currently an issue with my Competitive mod where Penals get PPsh-41s which are slot items and they occasionally can't use their flamethrower/ drop-it when they go below 4 men.

Out of interest, why do you choose to make the changes you do and how do you come to a conclusion about what works?

Obviously it's a work in progress but I'm curious as to the process behind it.

Mainly I look at units that are rarely if ever used. After that, I start considering their role and if it overlaps with other units or not before making changes go through and how it affects other units in an army's core and its comparison to other units in other armies. After that, it's onto price tag and does the unit perform for that price, especially when you compare it to units that fulfill the same role and if they do it more effectively or not.

Once all that's done, onto testing.

Flame HT, penals would be too good. But rest looks fine

From testing so far, the Flame HT is strong, but I wouldn't say it's too good as you need the maneuver it to get all flamethrowers or target, it lacks a proper 360 degree turret like a Quad. Lack suppression, no AA capabilities, losses reinforce, and carrying ability. Furthermore its damage versus garrisons has been reduced to hopefully prevent instant gibbing.

Penals, if you are looking at damage, then yes they are good, but that's what I want the unit to be. A sort of high damage, but low-mediocre durability unit. Yes, it has six man, but they start with a target size of 1, only get 23% received accuracy at vet 3, cost 300 manpower and have no utility outside of bunker-busting/AI roles. Furthermore, they are locked into T1 where you trade versatility and scaling of support weapons for firepower against enemy infantry.

Changelog .14
Combat Support Group
Remove ATG lower price to 650 or lower CP, the manpower it too much to save in late game..

KV-2
Remove damage penalty while changing modes, consider lowering price and CP (comes after IS-2 and ISU-152), change vet 3 bonus in siege mode, consider increasing limit 2 (suits industry) or removing completely...Maybe have Ostheer artillery piece weapon counter fire while in siege mode...

Combat Blitz
Make similar change to UKF "war speed ability", heavy tanks like Churchills and Comets should have similar treatment as tigers and panthers...

Flak Emplacement
Remove projectile it collide with world object to much reducing DPS considerably.

MG34 HMG Team
Lower reinforcement cost and XP value in line with other HMGs

Let me know if any of my comments need more explanations...hope you find the comments helpful.

1. I think 700 with everything is fine, especially since the RNG has been removed and you know what you will get. You're getting two paratrooper squads and the ATG you might as well consider a bonus.
2. KV-2 has no received damage modifiers when setting up, only received accuracy. CP change will be the only thing I'll be considering at this moment.
3.Maybe.
4.Other changes to the flak emplacement are already under way to make it more viable. Simply changing its projectile is not enough.
5.MG-34 team cost will be changed. Not sure on vet given its improved damage output at range which needs more testing.
6. Also on team weapons. No on increasing cost as these models have some of the worst weapons in the game and are as easy to hit as regular troops.

I can't remember EVER saying or hearing someone in a match along the lines of "lookout he has a 57mm!"

When it gets stolen by the Axis for use vs USF armour

On the subject, Luchs is fine. The issue is around the other things of OKW such as free truck utilities.