Pretty sure only riflemen get defensive stance . Plus, I really want to give RE's 1919's (and zooks) but a stiff breeze can cause them to perish. 1919's + vet OKW infantry = This
Shame, but is it then possible for riflemen to 'defensive stance' while in a fighting position? That'd at least let the FP without MG become a teensy bit more useful.
Also, when I see Obersoldaten that picture comes to mind O_O
I've seen it in both 1v1 and 2v2 but I think I've witnessed it more in 2v2 games, at least on maps with a lot of open fields like Langreskaya.
I suppose that I've just been putting bars on them because I find that it makes them better combatants at mid and close range as the rate of fire of the BAR helps if the enemy is recklessly charging in some troops in the open. With vet, I've had a pathfinder squad that just wrecked infantry and won out against an MG a couple of times in direct combat (while in green cover of course)
I don't think that they sub out the actual 'sniper' rifles the pathfinders have though
I've seen some players i've fought against using a similar strat to yours, but interestingly enough they forego building a second rifleman squad and stick to getting one or two RE's after the first rifleman and floating to get two pathfinder squads ASAP.
I personally think getting a second rifleman is better than two RE's but dual pathfinder with dual bars each is pretty impressive when vetted
CieZ, what's your opinion on grabbing nades at some point early in the game?
I've been finding the nade upgrade is more useful for dealing with MG's (smoke and flanks, the usual), but most skilled players can predict and dodge grenades
Besides the point of this post but Dullahan could you elaborate on the 'No Rifleman' builds? I'm curious and I don't think i've seen anyone actually try em