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When I read the finale will be on the 7th/8th.

These maps look great.

I wish I could see the map overviews using A_E's "strategic zoom cast", as it allows the player to get an idea of the entire flow of the map from a higher than normal bird's eye view.

Bad 4v4 maps include:
Lorch assault
Montargis region
General mud
Hill 331
Vielsalm

Those are the worst imo

Bingo, these maps are complete cancer for 4v4. Montagris region being the worst offender. It was a terrible map for coh1, not sure why it made it into coh2. Lorch assault is not far behind. I don't think general mud is that bad or probably the least worst offender.

Problems with 4v4 maps is they are designed to accommodate extra players and the map designers thought the best way was to increase map length over width. This does nothing for 4v4 except give even greater advantage to factions with FHQ. Hill 400 is a map that is designed to promote width over length for a positive gaming experience.

Some maps go overkill on buildings and structures - lorch assault is the perfect example of this. Some 4v4 maps that achieved a good balance of open space and structures would be Lienne Forest or City 17.

Steppes is good because its a blank canvas. Typically, axis should win on this map in 4v4 but have less of an advantage on this map when its 3v3.

RBE is a coh1 3v3 map. It works great for 3s but not so much 4s due to 'lane play' and few flank routes. Also tends to be axis favored, especially when played as a 4v4 map.

tl dr version; This balance forum is pretty much irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.

*SIGH*

COH2.org Balance posts:
137871

The entire strategy forums, co-ops, Replay Reviews and campaign - total posts (State Office forums):
21464

Imagine if COH2.org had 137871 posts helping new players get into the game instead of all this forum junk we have here. But no, we just keep dancing around the totem pole thinking we are still relevant to the future of this franchise.
For this forum to stay more relevant. Perhaps make it view only and restrict forum posting to a handful of community trusted balance tester.

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