Profile of ShadowLinkX37

https://www.coh2.org/replay/81049/playing-okw-against-sov-increases-blood-pressure

Armored Assault is one of the most popular Sov commanders currently.

IS2 is used a lot, probably saw play in GCS last weekend but I didn't watch every game.

I think the IS2 is used more due to axis TDs lacking pen rather than the IS2 being good.... That and the possibility it can RNG wipe squads.

Was doing automatch earlier today and ran into this possibly unintended bug.

It was my understanding that inorder to gain the penal sticky AT satchel you needed to purchase the PTRS upgrade package available. However if a penal picks up a single dropped PTRS, they gain the ability without ever purchasing the package.

For example, a guard squad drops one of their PTRS on retreat and it is reclaimed by a penal. The penal now has 5 SVTs, a PTRS, as well as the sticky AT satchel. Unsure if this is a bug or intended.

I like all the changes except for the right fuel moving closer to the garrisons. I think it would be too easy for the northern player to hold the southern most garrison, cover the munitions, fuel, VP and a large portion of the right side of the map because of it.

For the last point on why the southern points feel messy is due to the requirement of connecting territory is non linear. Most players go for the cutoff immediatly, but that doesn't connect to the base sector.

EDIT: Furthermore on the deep north right strategic point shot, the territory to the right of there does not see a lot of play correct. For the northern player there is a fence near the vehicle entrance on that side which inhibits infantry movements (without micro because of vaulting). Removing that could potentially open that deep territory a bit more. For the southern player, there is simply no reason to go there. There is no cover to sit behind, and you're only protecting 1 strategic point and with the fence currently there your opponet will most likely not push from that deep right.

Just reinforce what needs to be done ingame. If he's camping a point, tell him to move up and set up a farther camp. If you need t34/85s, ask him if he's floating and can build something of value.

Don't persuade, direct.

Educate him about pushing your advantage and engine damage critical percentages. For light, 1 snare = engine damage. Mediums = 2 is a good rule of thumb, and for heavies 3 usually. That may give him some reassurance if he has a medium tank and is being scared away at full HP from a single snare.

Its a good idea, but how much work needs to be done so that the maps are balanced?