COH2 seems to be in its worst state of balance and buginess since Beta and we are getting close to zero communication from Relic about anything whatsoever. Is this because they are working real hard on Ardennes Assault?
I know these threads have been made and closed multiple times but that's because we get no response! I am on the brink of rage quitting just like many of the big name streamers and most of my play partners. Not so much because of the state of the game but because of my perception that Relic couldn't care less about reassuring us that they are on our team and working on improvements. Even the games where we are victorious (and don't get drophacked FFS) are unenjoyable.
Hell, even Noun rage quit and Cynthia hasn't even stopped by to say hi to us. Am I to believe that this is some sort of "footprints in the sand" situation where at our lowest point there is only one set because Relic is carrying us?
I have one measly shred of hope for this game but it's not getting better. Does anyone agree or disagree?
Don't know why you are shouting to each other when Relic, the one who should be there talking to us is just nonexistent. They have no strategy, no ideas, no communication plan, nothing to break the ice with the community.
You know something like:
We are not happy with that
We are trying to change that
We are happy with that
This is working as expected
Our vision of Balance between factions is
So our Idea is Faction A domine early game while Faction B dominate mid game
We want people to spam unit - we don't want people to spam unit
We would like to experiment something with
This unit is maybe too powerful but
This unit is underperforming we have a plan for
etc...
Nothing of this on a regular basis. Nothing to keep the community informed etc..
Relic sucks - it's not new but it's true. should add that to my signature...
I am less bothered by the secrecy related to Alpha and NDA and much more annoyed at Relic's secrecy about unit statistics, bulletins stacking and other assorted "features" (MG reload speed affects garrison window switching time etc...)
I used to defend them staunchly but at this point I honestly think they don't give a rat's ass about their community or their game.
My 2v2 pal and I usually go double Soviet and I am addicted to Terror Doctrine. Propaganda Overflight on reckless OKW blobbers then Katushya + Howitzer barrage on their heal truck is so fun.
I think the B4 commander is the best overall choice for the Soviet commander unless you go for ISU.
We have also had some success with double Penal spam against any combo of Axis 2v2 teams.
Sorry if this doesn't help at all... I think US is just not worth it unless you really like playing as them.