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Thread: arrange team idea15 Dec 2022, 08:47 AM Hilarious In: COH3 Central
Thread: [Relic] CoH 3 Console Announcement9 Dec 2022, 15:08 PM Well... That sucks. At least for all PC players. In: COH3 Central
Thread: [Relic] CoH 3 Launch Content & Beyond9 Dec 2022, 13:14 PM Jump back to quoted post9 Dec 2022, 01:39 AMaerafield It's not just the tourneys or casts. Most importantly, nobody can learn the game through replay analysis. It's a complete disaster Most players pick up the meta from streamers or what worked for/against them in the last couple of games, not by extensive replay analysis. I doubt it really matters that much for the majority of the players apart from it being a shame to re-watch a really cool match. I hope that they will deliver it quickly though. No tournaments might hurt the game quite a bit. I think the current tournament scene is what kept interest in CoH2 online modes fairly high. In: COH3 Central
Thread: Why does Overwatch(commander) exist?8 Dec 2022, 15:26 PM Jump back to quoted post8 Dec 2022, 13:54 PMVipper The ability was OP and had to be fixed, but it see little now. It is not that the time is very long, but one can start only after the sector is friendly and it usally there are more important thing to do. I think it is about the number of times you have to come back to the unit at the moment. 1. Take the territory point 2. order the flare 3. send them where they are needed #2 and #3 can be chained, but it is slightly clunky to use, especially if you're not in the top100 micro players. It is very powerful though, if it gets untied from territory points it has to come with a cost. OKW already has good recon in this commander with JLI, I am not sure how much more visibility it already needs if flares or any replacement ability become more accessible. Jump back to quoted post8 Dec 2022, 13:54 PMVipper If I am not mistaken Soviet sniper flare are different from most flares including the PF ones. How are they different? Especially on a functional level, not secondary stats like the duration or CD? The mechanic looks identical to me. Anyway: Do you mean they should get a flare mechanic like that? And by trucks I assume you mean OKW HQ trucks, not the half tracks? In: COH2 Balance
Thread: USF 4V4 TOP200 WINRATE 60PERCENT8 Dec 2022, 15:08 PM Stop spamming the forum with threads about pathfinders and matchmaking. /locked In: COH2 Gameplay
Thread: Why does Overwatch(commander) exist?8 Dec 2022, 13:36 PM Jump back to quoted post8 Dec 2022, 12:35 PMVipper What you have quoted was a response to Looney suggestion that JLI should remain as is but move to CP 2. That's a fair point, however you're usually asking to discuss only what you have posted and not implications by whom you quote or what others discussed before you. By these measures, please stick to what you demand from others. I have not written anything about moving JLI to CP2. Jump back to quoted post8 Dec 2022, 12:35 PMVipper At CP 2, with 100 sec CD, (no infiltration) trying to delay in order to use JLI as core infantry does not seem be very viable. I on the other hand have suggested that these unit should become more focused on utility than damage and become support units with lower Pop/cost. Which suggestion do you agree with? JLI are okay as they are at the moment, there is no big reason to change them if there was the chance to do so. They actually fit their historic role quite well. Making the critical kill a timed ability as you suggested might be a good way to go, but obviously has to be tested. Jump back to quoted post8 Dec 2022, 12:35 PMVipper The flare change seem to rather hard, they CD on rearming the flare should simply be significantly increased now the ability is hardly used. Alternatively it could be replaced by conscript's flare with no damage or low cost (or no cost) "sniper" flares launched from trucks. The flare change was necessary and good. It required no input and generated a massive sight bonus for axis, especially regarding the good availability of rocket artillery. The time to place them could be shortened though. Not sure what you mean by "sniper" flare. The one the Soviet sniper and Panzerfusiliere have? In: COH2 Balance
Thread: Why does Overwatch(commander) exist?8 Dec 2022, 11:08 AM Jump back to quoted post7 Dec 2022, 12:33 PMVipper Do you agree with the point that "faction do not work the same"? My point was clearly towards the second half of your statement: OKW can build a Kubelwagen (even two if you want to stretch it) to avoid spamming infantry and keep resources and population available to build elites. They have both options: Spam Volks or delay with Kubel and get more elites later. Jump back to quoted post7 Dec 2022, 12:33 PMVipper I never claimed that JLI do not bring anything to the table, this is what I wrote: "The reason for building units should be because they bring something else to the table and not just damage." If two units has abilities that already available one will chose the one that is more cost efficient, if two units have different abilities the choice because less obvious and might depend on a number of reason like maps, enemy build and so on. JLI where CP 2 (and where not really used) and if they go back to CP 2 they simply compete with Fall and ober. If in your opinion moving them to CP2 is good solution instead of redesigning them as support unit feel free to explain your reasons. You're stretching what I have posted. I did not make a statement about changing JLI timing, nor about you saying JLI did not have utility at all. In my opinion you understated the value of their current abilities. I have to correct though that they were spammed after a patch when JLI were lowered from CP2 to CP1 (not CP0 as I originally said) alongside a multitude of buffs. Back to the main topic: I think overwatch is fine overall. It was a horrible commander back when flares were auto-placed at every territory point. This was in my opinion the biggest nerf to the commander. The sector assault should be tuned down though and made cheaper. Even with AA it is hard to counter, because there are so many planes. In: COH2 Balance
Thread: UKF Tank commander bug7 Dec 2022, 13:25 PM Jump back to quoted post7 Dec 2022, 12:42 PMVipper Seriously doubt that since game has a number of oversight that where not actually intended but where simply not noticed. I will continue to doubt that this behavior was a decision until someone can provide some proof that it was intended for the released product. (I pretty sure most abilities are not created from scratch but edits of other abilities like "war speed" for instance or the reason behind it was so that the upgrade is not available to tank captured by UKF) Stuka having 0 penetration for instance is a prime example. I have no interest in arguing semantics on weather it qualifies as bug or not or even if it was decision at some point, it a abnormality that should be fixed and I am glad that you agree. (edited) Definitely CoH2 has quite some copy and paste issues. For unit upgrades, there rarely is a clear clue if that is intended or an oversight/bug, so I'll stick with what I think is most probable. Anyway, we agree on the conclusion. In: COH2 Bugs
Thread: UKF Tank commander bug7 Dec 2022, 12:30 PM As others said, it is not a bug, also not an oversight since afaik you specifically have set the upgrade to require the player "being UKF", which means this behaviour is intended. The question though is if the upgrade is part of the Cromwell's balance or part of UKF's overall balance. Apparently, the devs have decided that it is more important for UKF than for the Cromwell itself. I don't think this is the right call though, it should be available even if captured. In: COH2 Bugs
Thread: Why does Overwatch(commander) exist?7 Dec 2022, 11:42 AM Jump back to quoted post6 Dec 2022, 20:06 PMVipper No, faction do not work the same and OKW do not have early access to HMG so they usually spam more infantry than other factions. OKW does have the Kubelwagen that let's you replace at least 1 infantry unit in the early game with a non-bleeding vehicle, which in turn usually opens up the space for getting more elite squads later on in the game. Jump back to quoted post6 Dec 2022, 20:06 PMVipper JLI do not get flares Sprint has limited use for long range unit with no normal grenades or snare Booby traps are also available to Ober Salvage is also available to other infatry First aid kit is no bad but medic kits are also available What they really bring to the table is the camo/extra sight. Just because other squads have it does not mean they don't bring anything to the table. You can skip other units and still have those abilities like the booby trap in your line up. The sprint is also decent to dodge Soviet and USF close range squads, much cheaper than losing an expensive model and retreating. In the Scavenge Doctrine, it also combines with the infiltration grenades if I am not mistaken to flank and attack support weapons. I agree that their camo and sight is their biggest plus and I also add the snipe crit to it. 3 JLI squads were basically not counterable with infantry back when they were 0CP and you could spam them. In: COH2 Balance