My initial impressions is that the MG change brought us back to launch date in terms of balance of them. While this change may have been necessary for blob control it is going to solidify Axis superiority in narrow maps. Nearly all Soviet indirect fire has been nerfed and they lack smoke (except for Shock Troops). Interesting times a head.
^ This is exactly why Axis support teams will be that much better now, I just think Axis will truly be a absolute turtle faction until Panthers.