Are you serious? This thing was and is outright broken. On some maps it is uncounterable if the German player hasn´t gone for a 105mm. Take Trois Ponts or Crossing in the woods as example. If they are planted behind a building (Trois Ponts) or the big hedge next to the base (Crossing in the woods) they can overwatch the central VP unharmed for the entire game. They can´t be reached by conventional means there and small artillery won´t get them.
The mortar pit or emplacements in general were one of the most hated "features" (if cancer is a feature) of all Coh.
I'm just saying it's back because enough people liked brits and emplacements. A whole buch did although you and some others don't. Otherwise it wouldn't be in the game. Makes sense? You don't seriously believ Relic put that in if they had nobody approving of Brits?
That's the thing! There is no faction right now that is the strongest or the weakest! I never assume this faction is stronger or weaker since it depends on the map, strategy, and many other factors. The game has change and I must admit, it's fairly balance overall. Some may got a slight edge but overall, it's balance than ever since the release of the WFA.
However, when someone just state out OKW being OP or the strongest one without considering other factors is just plain crap! That Soviet said it! He claim OKW to be the strongest! And yes, I have no right to immediately change his perspective, but we can all influent it, let them relize the real facts by themselves.
Also, again, I already state in the first place: Don't mind the replay! I was trying out new tactic in that match for the first time (Trying No-Volk strategy and see how viable it can be) so of course, I won't be at my top shape! The only reason I use this replay was to point out that 1 specific line spoken by the Soviet player to prove my point in this post.
I know, it's good, right. I like all maps except Sittard Summer. I belive most of the complaints about the maps are invalid. It seems alot of complaints are about the map not supporting one's own preferred playstyle/tactic. Those are the same typ of complaints as when some think Brits shouldn't be allowed in the game.