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1) IS this an upgrade or a discrete unit?

2) Would this be better off as a off-map barrage?

If I were to "rework" them I guess the only thing I'd do is add flammenwerfer as upgrade, so at least when assaulting they don't need to rely on a pionier squad to do some more assaulting.

The MP44 upgrade might be nice, even if it limits Panzergrenadiers. But think of it this way- PGs come with MP44s but are not ideal spammers, plus their main use is anti-tank infantry role, which the Assault Grenadiers can never replace. With MP44s AGs would only really become uber close range infantry, something which thy should do if their main role is replace pioniers in the close range role. Grenadiers and PGs will remain useful and relevant by holding their own distinct roles.

The MP44 upgrade could be identical to Stormtroopers' and have the special ability unlocked, and could also just replace four models' weapons rather than all five. It could also take up one/ two weapon slots so that the uni becomes less versatile as they cannot pick up weapons lying around.

You can even add both flamer and MP44 upgrade but the unit has to choose one or the other, and brings in a munitions dilemma that you might not want to commit as the game progresses into armour and such, but at least with the flamer option they replace only pioniers in attacking things like UKF emplacements. In fact the few times I play with this doctrine I pretty much use them to pick up flamers and replace my pioniers, who go around repairing vehicles. Panzer/ Grenadiers I reserve to picking up things like LMG or AT weapons. As a large short-ranged infantry unit with no long-range capabilities, Assault Grenadiers are actually ideal for using flamers due to higher DPS at close range, Sprint ability and large squad size.

On top of all this, they are only found in one doctrine, too, so we're not talking spam all across Ostheer commanders.

How about this:

There is only one sign post instead of four, and the direction it implies is random, so a sign that implies the mines are behind it may in fact be to its left, right, or in front.

It will still indicate a minepost somewhere, but exactly where is left unsaid, so you either err on caution and avoid the general area, risk your men and try one side, or get minesweepers.

This way, it does both- it tells opponents that mines are nearby, but won't tell them exactly where. The opponent is at best given a vague general hint.

I don't know if you can kill the last guy of a retreating squad, never tried it myself- kind of tough to have Pathfinders be the last guys standing in a fight.
If it's too easy to pick off a running squad, this can always be tweaked by lowering the odds of a hit by a percentage, which already works for retreating squads when you try to attack them.

Some ideas I thought up that might improve Volley Fire:

-Becomes much more effective in cover, especially against targets that are not

-Squad can still move when using ability

-Veterancy increases suppression of Volley Fire

-Becomes much more effective if squad is equipped with any LMG in the game (both BAR and LMG191 offer moderate increase in suppression, while other factions pickups like MG34 and DP28 can be even higher, almost instantly. This rewards having RETs running around looking for LMGs instead of going 2x bazooka for AT roles.