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Jump back to quoted post24 Jun 2016, 21:15 PMelchino7

160 on an avg 5s reload at gun (basically you get a free extra shot guaranteed). Needs vet1 and cost 30muni (if guide is updated)
Tulips deal 120dmg each and require 50mu for upgrade and 80 on each use.

Jump back to quoted post22 Jun 2016, 16:28 PMMr.Smith

*necro*

I think it would be a nice idea to see most of these changes coming up in a future iteration. What I really like about the changes is:
- The normalization of Veterancy bonuses (grenadier-rifles-cons)
- The handling of the double-LMG meta (which is also linked to the insane veterancy modifiers some units get)
- The attention given to popcap (this is something that is being handled -very- sloppily this game)

I also like how you handle the sherman, so as to give it a distinct flavour over other mediums (Sherman is the end-game close-combat tank of the USF).

What I am most worried about (with respect to faction flavour/differentiation) is that:

1. Firefly looks extremely similar to the Jackson

I would say that Firefly is the better Jackson. Given that:
- The Jackson is incredibly fragile (since Jackson is so fragile, it can't really utilize its turret traverse that much)
- UKF has some of the best stock recon options (and USF has some of the worst)
- UKF has the option of buying more resilient brawler units stock

I would say that the Firefly gives both better utility than the Jackson, and also offers superior marginal utility to the faction it belongs.

2) PIAT looks extremely similar to the Bazooka

(if PIAT is to retain its arching projectile when using attack ground, then the PIAT becomes a strictly superior weapon).

PIATs are, currently, beyond insane, both in terms of raw performance, and in terms of the skill gap. That will have to change someday.

I agree with the lowering of the skill gap. However, it would be nice if the Bazooka and the PIAT could trade some stats somewhere (e.g., trade-off between accuracy and penetration, or damage, or something). That's mostly faction diversity for diversity's sake.

3. Bofors durability

I completely agree with the Bofors changes. However, do you also intend it to retain brace?
One of the most annoying features of emplacements is the fact that brace can be mixed in with repairs (especially engineer-free repairs).

Mixing a large health pool with brace, means that the UKF player will have all the tools they require to keep Bofors' HP topped up.

4. Sniper

Another idea to reduce Sniper strength is to severely reduce their sight-range. e.g.,:
- Give snipers 35 sight range (no bonus with vet)
- Require that snipers remain stationary for 3-ish seconds before they get access to extended sight range.

That way if you want to harass with snipers, you need to be either very careful with them, or you need to put some infantry between you and your target (which means you can also start bleeding manpower).

Jump back to quoted post21 Jun 2016, 11:38 AMMr.Smith

That's true. However, it is a lot easier to use the stop-and-shoot trick with tank-guns, rather than MGs:
- There is only one tank gun, and you pretty much know the reload-time by heart, since stop-and-shoot is essential for tank combat
- The longer range on tank-guns allows you to remain stationary a bit more, whereas going to MG range means you are within handheld AT range (and you need to keep moving).
- MG Bursts take some time to deliver (you can use a stop-and-shoot trick to avoid the burst-moving-accuracy penalty, but it is easier said than done)
- The 2-3 MGs on the Panther don't necessarily coordinate (which means stop-and-shoot trick won't help you much)

Meanwhile:
- OKW Panther gets 1.7 moving scatter penalty
- Easy8 has 0 scatter penalty. lelic