Profile of Rosbone

So, they made a coordinated attack while the Commandos were landing behind the enemy's lines? This needs a lot of coordination between the players.

1. You get close to the line hit SMOKE RAID (60 munis). Smoke floods the area.
2. Hit ASSAULT to make your units push better (optional but 90 Munis).
3. Throw grenades on the MGs.

This strat works early-mid game since it requires 3 CPs to unlock the smoke raid.

One of the statistics guys can affirm, but the ASSUALT adds a little sprint to get you past the MGs etc. It may have been nerfed this patch to move slower.

Last patch, the inf could sprint right thru the MGs if timed right. No need for smoke at all. It was bat-shit OP. Which brings up the issue I have with commanders. Picking the right commander should not drastically change the game.

But generically it seems the pros say:
BRITS - Smoke, Grenades, Mortar pit.
USF - Mortar Smoke, grenades, mortar half tracks.
SOV - Smoke, 120mm mortar, Con sprint w/ppsh or shocks to get close and deal damage.

SKIP MY RAMBLING
I think the thing that trips everyone up is that things are meant to counter at certain times in this game. Each thing allows you some domination time. Along the order of 1-4 minutes. Where everyone thinks they made X, I need to counter with Y. And if Y does not quickly counter, then the game is busted or imbalanced. You did not anticipate unit X so you lose territory for a certain time period.

That is how I feel about bunkers, bofors, etc. They are not meant to win the game. Just buy you time in the VP race.

The important take from all of this is how intelligent people can have such differing views on a subject. The most intelligent thing you can ever do is look at the problem from the other persons perspective.

My thoughts on 2v2 balance since the latest patch:

USF

• Jackson is over-performing, especially coupled with popcap manipulation allowing them to be spammed.
  
• Indirect fire options are very strong compared to OKW, Ost can keep up for the most part.
  
• Infantry is in a good spot.
  

Brits

• Double bren Tommies are overperforming, they should be limited to one LMG.
  
• Indirect fire options are lacking now that the mortar pit has been nerfed into the ground.
  
• Lack of vehicle snare can be really painful.
  
• Firefly feels very balanced compared to the Jackson.
  

Soviets

• All openers (Cons/T1/T2) are very strong. Sniper being OP on most maps.
  
• Katyusha is way too effective at long range. It can safely get wipes and vets up very quickly.
  
• SU76 is over-performing. Its range/pen need to go down, and the barrage needs to cost munitions.
  
• SU85 is a monster with vet, possibly over-performing.
  
• PPSH cons are too cost-effective, leaving Shocks with no place in the game.
  
• Guards are back to being the jack of all trades elite inf. The buff to PTRS damage vs infantry was completely unnecessary.
  

Ost

• Mortar is over-performing, especially vs Brits early game.
  
• Grens are incredibly fragile mid/late game; I'd love to see a 5th man either via vet like REs or via upgrade like Brits.
  
• 222 is a joke unit that really needs some love vs snipers especially.
  
• Panther is in an awkward spot. Is it a TD, or is it a brawler? Pick one and give it the same treatment that its allied counterparts get.
  

OKW

• Good aggressive early game.
  
• Vet system needs an overhaul, right now it's inconsistent and often detrimental. Make vet levels 1-3 equal in strength and attainability to other factions and levels 4 & 5 unlock abilities across the board.
  
• Popcap numbers need to be brought down on a lot of units now that they're not nearly as strong; vehicles mostly.
  
• Struggles vs both maxim and sniper openers from Soviets.
  
• Same Panther issues as Ost.
  

This post was too well written, not overtly biased, and efficiently presented. It also failed to mock noobs or incite hatred. Please leave

Quick Lock the thread! Kappa

How about just stop letting this helpinghans guy play in tounaments you organize if he is just undermining them? Or do you need him more than he needs you?

Another reason I made the poll. So that it does not become a popularity contest. So it is not decided behind closed doors by a select few (most of which are against Hans in this thread).

Because the obvious answer is have a ruling body as part of COH2.Org that makes the tournament, rules, allowable times, who is banned from play, etc. So each tourney could have a seal of approval that it is legit. Thus removing any grey areas. But it may divide the community further because most of the people making the rulings would be people against Hans, etc.

So I nominate Sturmpanther as Lord and Dictator of all COH2. Heil Sturmpanther!