doesnt change the fact that soviet teching is still retardedly expensive when contrasted to any other faction manpower wise... which hurts the argument of SOV being able to control the map due to having more units...
Wasn't disagreeing, was pointing out issues in someone else's argument. As for soviets not being able to control the map despite more units... well id say that unit count doesn't always necessarily equate to stronger map control anyway- clown car flamer vs non PF okw is a good example of this.
That said, where soviets really suffer in mp expenditure is medics, tier 3 and tier 4. Unfortunately delaying tier 3 timing is currently necessary due to how powerful t70 is. I think I'd like to see tier 3 costs reduced and T70 require an unlock. This would help T34s hit the field earlier and make M5 more viable while not changing the T70 timing.