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Thread: Axis factions get worse with every patch22 Apr 2020, 22:08 PM I... Have no idea how this simple math matter has evolved into this much of a "discussion".... In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Sturmtiger and ARVE22 Apr 2020, 21:38 PM Are is miles ahead of the Sturm tiger imo. The Sturm is so akward to use with the casemate design and LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIOOOOOOOOOOOONG wind up before shooting. Combine with the lovely feature where it doesn't always hit where you aim unless the thing you meant to aim at was the fence post 1/4 of the way between yuu and the enemy that is. On top of that the avre has more health and way cooler vet. There are exactly zero scenarios where given the option I would ever pick a Sturm tiger over an AVRE. In fact the Sturm tiger has gone from THE reason I picked elite armour the the only item in the commander I nearly never use and ALWAYS regret putting resources into the few times I do stupidly pick it. It's just trash plain and simple. Get more out of slapping HEAT onto the p4 for both AI and AT than what you put into an ST In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Looks Like I Owe Sander An Apology22 Apr 2020, 21:32 PM I agree the manpower is more of an issue than the fuel on the T70. Soviet are not getting any "freebies" like okw or usf are getting their light tanks (still will need mp for snares and molitovs and medics on top of the teching and on top of the unit) and don't get a free squad to help offset that. If the T70 is going to get a power reduction I'd sooner see a bit of mp shaved than some fuel frankly. T34s are cheap enough that knocking of 10 fuel won't have as dramatic an impact as some manpower might. The AI reduction coupled with keeping the fuel higher might help make the T70 less of a no brainer and more of a focused choice. Less of an all round good investment more of a countering 222s and luchs. Possibly even skipped if those units don't hit the field in favor of say the quad. A light touch would be needed but that's my input on the matter. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Tier list 1vs1 22 Apr 2020, 21:21 PM Jump back to quoted post22 Apr 2020, 19:50 PMDoomlord52 I don't deny that having UP mainline infantry is a problem, but I don't think it's as bad as having OP mainline infantry. If 1/5 of the factions is 'non-viable', then its simply not played - the other 4/5 continue as normal. If 1/5 of the factions is 'wildly OP', it makes playing 2-3/5 factions incredibly frustrating (or impossible). Also, I don't think the issue is the RA change (0.9 -> 0.85 out of cover); it works out to something like a 5.9% buff to 'eHP'. The problem is the moving accuracy change (0.35 -> 0.5), which gives IS' 42.8% more DPS when moving - that's what makes them similar to JLI. /edit I think a major source of the problem (regarding IS balance) is the massive number of 'states' IS can exist in: Bolstered? In Cover? Weapon upgrades? (LMG, Piat, etc.) Pyro upgrade? (LOS, Arty, smoke) Medic upgrade? Vet level? Vet 1 and in cover? (more LOS) Grenades unlocked? That's just non-doc IS when in combat, without having to deal with auras and abilities. That's an incredible number of combinations to balance. Compared to Grens: LMG? Vet level? Rifle-nade unlocked? The edit here is exactly why I believe is starting from the start instead of the end make 4 man Tommie work, preferably with the cover mechanic (it's neat and unique) then build from there. If 2 brens on them is then OP, look at that. If bolstered makes them too strong look at that but leave the foundation strong. Part of the reason we are where we are is because bolstered 2 bren Tommie were nuts so brens were nerfed and standard Tommie were nerfed then bolster was delayed and now we're at a state where without any of the "extras" Tommie are not worth their cost or micro. Start from the stock and work your way up. Here's to hoping a Brit overhaul happens before the game is abandoned. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: 2v2s just feel like an upward battle for axis22 Apr 2020, 14:27 PM Jump back to quoted post22 Apr 2020, 12:03 PMTomDRV Would it be easier if Ostheer had a forward retreat? So losing models wasn't such a punishment. Only russian and Ost don't have one, it should be added to the ost command bunker (with a price increase), but I think it kinda suits the RU not to have one especially with conscript merge And it doesn't encourage blobbing, nothing it more fun than dropping arty on a forward retreat right after I force off a blob. Forward retreats are lame. Efa is superior because it was designed around your choices mattering. If you picked a weapon upgrade it didn't buff every single combat Stat and it's dog and more to the point retreating meant giving up ground. It's a core part of the game that seems to have been forgotten. Retreat isn't a get out of jail free card its supposed to be trading ground to save your unit. Certainly not "well this is a minor inconvenience so I'll retreat 6 feet so I can try again. OST has no need for a forward retreat. They have both bunkers and a very improved halftrack for reinforcement and more ways to heal than you can shake a stick at. Please leave some semblance of thought required yea? In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Opinion & suggestions: UKF balancing is overthought.22 Apr 2020, 14:20 PM If bolster was removed as a global ID keep sappers as a 4 man squad but have an upgrade path that gives them a better slightly better RA, better stens and a 5th man but reduced build and repair rate. Assault sappers if you will. Ukf has so much potential that is just impossible because you can improve your infantry by 25% with a single click. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Tier list 1vs1 22 Apr 2020, 10:38 AM Split the difference. Make the out only use one mortar unless garrisoned. The price can then be lowered a bit more and it's barrage range extended further. As for the WP maybe have the pit mix in WP to the regular Pyro barrage which is primarily area denial anyways. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Opinion & suggestions: UKF balancing is overthought.22 Apr 2020, 01:40 AM Jump back to quoted post21 Apr 2020, 21:44 PMelchino7 I think this is something which should had been done eons ago but it won't do anything in the current patch as you don't see double weapon wielding IS all that much. Maybe, but if 5th man isn't basicly the largest power spike in the game for a one time cost it'll be easier to balance. It never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever should have been a global. Let alone one as early or as a cheap as it is/was/will be. It should be an upgrade like 7th man so there is even the slightest thought required. It should be an if not a when. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Tier list 1vs1 21 Apr 2020, 19:21 PM The pit can work I feel. It just needs looked at to properly be a part of the army. Adding a barrage to Pyro Tommies, even say a WP barrage that requires the pit would make it more attractive. People I feel don't know how to use it- it's a lite howitzer that can auto fire at close range, not a mortar. Not in practice. It's barrage should be its prime use not its auto fire. It's auto fire allows you to free up micro on the defensive by hitting the enemy, but it's offensive power is its barrage. I'd look into increasing that firther whem garrisoned and with vet as well. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Looks Like I Owe Sander An Apology21 Apr 2020, 18:49 PM Jump back to quoted post21 Apr 2020, 18:47 PMOutsider_Sidaroth I thought Grens already got 20% DR. CT Aura being 10% post nerf, so you can get 30% DR in game right now, which is all kind so silly. OST UP though. Worst Faction. Kappaccino. I thought it was only 10 but I've been wrong before. If it is 20% then absolutely no to CP going back to 20% that would be utterly insane In: COH2 Balance