Thrawn's Revenge

Imperial Civil War [Empire at War] => Discussion, Suggestions & Feedback => Topic started by: Senza on March 29, 2012, 06:37:48 PM

Title: Kirov's missiles?
Post by: Senza on March 29, 2012, 06:37:48 PM
Is it just me, or do the missiles the Kirov light tank shoots hit for a lot more than they should on a light vehicle? I actually fear sending a group of T-4Bs against a group of these things, because sometimes at close range they'll hit for like 1/4 of their health, which seems  a little over the top to me. At longer ranges its fine because they are wildly inaccurate at ranges of more than a few meters, but with the T-4B having to get in close to fire, you can't really keep them at a distance.
Title: Re: Kirov's missiles?
Post by: Lord Xizer on March 29, 2012, 07:03:10 PM
Yes I have noticed this too...they made mince meat of my ATSTs and two ATATs. I thought it was just a fluke though, they die easily enough but their attack power is impressive.
Title: Re: Kirov's missiles?
Post by: Senza on March 29, 2012, 07:29:18 PM
Yeah they don't take long to down but they hit like a truck, which would be okay if they weren't so fast.
Title: Re: Kirov's missiles?
Post by: yutpaeksi on March 30, 2012, 06:12:54 AM
Yeah that's part of why I love them. Great hit and run units.

Here's the thing you should keep in mind though, EtoH units are crazy expensive. Kirov tanks are 1000 creds per company. Your T4-Bs are 550 (someone correct me if I'm wrong) and are much tougher. Thus in theory you could field four T4-Bs against 3 Kirovs for just an extra 100 creds. Then the fight would be much more "fair". In general though I feel the NR has the worst ground forces in terms of unit composition and credit cost. I think the rebalance will help this, as well as the new NR armored freerunner and other unit.

Also, plex infantry just shred Kirov tanks too, but have a tougher time against T4-Bs.
Title: Re: Kirov's missiles?
Post by: Kalo on March 30, 2012, 09:22:20 AM
I'd really like it if we could redesign the Kirov. But don't quote me if it doesn't happen, I lack the skills to make a new one.
Title: Re: Kirov's missiles?
Post by: Senza on March 30, 2012, 02:19:34 PM
Yeah that's part of why I love them. Great hit and run units.

Here's the thing you should keep in mind though, EtoH units are crazy expensive. Kirov tanks are 1000 creds per company. Your T4-Bs are 550 (someone correct me if I'm wrong) and are much tougher. Thus in theory you could field four T4-Bs against 3 Kirovs for just an extra 100 creds. Then the fight would be much more "fair". In general though I feel the NR has the worst ground forces in terms of unit composition and credit cost. I think the rebalance will help this, as well as the new NR armored freerunner and other unit.

Also, plex infantry just shred Kirov tanks too, but have a tougher time against T4-Bs.

Alright, that's fair. I hadn't really factored in price. I would also have to agree they have the worst ground forces lol, though Corran Horn's force sight in combination with bombing runs and orbital bombardments offsets this weakness greatly lol, and makes battles a little boring :P.
Title: Re: Kirov's missiles?
Post by: Corey on March 30, 2012, 04:50:46 PM
I'd really like it if we could redesign the Kirov. But don't quote me if it doesn't happen, I lack the skills to make a new one.

That's been the plan since 1.0.