Profile of ShadowLinkX37

@Mr. Smith & @Miragefla

Any thoughts on nerfing the LMG34 when it's picked up by a non Obersoldaten squad? That weapon is an absolute monster on other squads for some reason.

I am slow and keep losing squads left and right in the mid/late-game. I fear using the spare MP to create more squads for that reason.

If so, MGs and mortar pits don't really require a large micro investment. Just plant them somewhere and leave them. You can place an MG in a house, and even if you miss the retreat the MG despawns in the house so your opponet can't use it.

Very good point about the AEC. Most of the times it's part of my standard build order and I consider it as a way to counter HMGs. I could use that fuel to upgrade my infantry faster and still have a Cromwell out by the 15th minute (or just rush the Cromwell).
Improper use of the commandos in that game is obvious. I try to use them as a shock unit as much as my micro allows me to.

I recommend a mortar pit for a direct HMG counter. It is well known that brits lack a mobile indirect source, so try and avoid HMGs as much as possible or flank.

But I feel like despite all the above and since this is a 6-7 level opponent (better than me in many aspects of the game as it turned out), still I had 60-70% of the map and still he managed to have better armor out to negate my advantage. This happens way too often and seems to be a primary reason I lose games. Could you also comment on that?

The primary reason he recovered from your dominante early game was the loss of squads which allowed him to win infantry engagements later as well as the AEC investment.

These days I am trying to improve my micro by using more than just the basic-top row hotkeys. Trying to use them more often for mines, def. structures and more importantly grenades. Which are your most important micro aspects? (just list them and I will research about them).

many thx again

I'm not sure if you're asking for a replay review, but since you posted this here I assume so.

You say you know your mistakes and limitations, so I won't mention micro of units. The biggest thing I want you to take away from this game is just retaining your units. You lost squads, where he only lost 1 and it was your stolen vickers. That gave him the edge he needed to comeback from your dominante early game.

2nd part I want you to focus on is usage or resources. Occasionally floated ~400+ manpower. Just spend it unless you're saving the popcap lategame for a specific unit. Anything is better than nothing most of the time. You could've used more MGs to lockdown your territory, or a mortar pit to bleed his grens.

Next you bought an AEC premptivly. The AEC is no longer worth its cost against infantry, so use it reactivly against enemy armor if it appears. Otherwise just go for a cromwell or centaur if you're really far ahead.

Infiltration commandos are more of a shock unit rather then another fighting squad. You want to pop them out near your opponet and get a quick light gammon bomb off to wipe something. Don't just use them to pop out and cap a point. 440 manpower is way to expensive for just that.

I have other tips if you like regarding improving micro, or other general mechanics if you like. Just feel free to ask.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns do not hesitate to ask.

-ShadowLinkX37

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But why does a brit non-doc heavy need to be good vs. infantry? The OKW panther costs 15 more fuel and is just as bad vs. infantry, while having almost identical stats. I could see the cost of the comet being lowered to around 480/175, but that's about it.

Because its a generalist tank and it's ment to counter both armor and infantry to some degree. The OKW panther is significantly better vs armor than the current comet.