I like the ideas behind most changes. But a lot more testing is required.
- The flak emplacements could now prove to be too good for the cost
- I like the opel. Offers new ways to play.
- The hetzer seems better. Not sure if the health increase was/is needed. The main issue was that it didn't deal damage.
Suggestions for recon paras:
With the new changes, while they are good, the "recon part" (recon run, recon packages for rifles, m8 with good los at vet 3) of the commander seems gone. In order to give it some aspect of recon back, I'd like to suggest the following (maybe refert the vet3 change to the m8).
The lmg upgrade has always been a no brainer. I'd find it interesting to differentiate recon paras more from their airborne equivalent by getting rid of the double mg upgrade and offering something like a recon package similar to the g43 upgrade for panzerfussiliers. The upgrade would provide them with a good buff to sightrange and some accuracy and/or rate of fire bonuses to their carbines (since there is not really a replacement weapon that could be used). It could also add 1 sniper carbine to the squad. If it feels too weak there could be an ability similar to tactical movement that allows them to dish out a bit more damage temporarily. One or even both weapon slots would have to be locked to avoid double bar squads.
Questions:
I wasn't able to try out the new hit the dirt. Is it now only available to units who equipped the ppsh package?