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[Panzerfreak]

@hbg-gw-enthusiast GW36 Version 2 had the Tiger I E TS: 1-3

However Version 3: all Hy Armor has TS: 1

[Trig]

@panzerfreak Yes, v2 had a separate Tiger, but now all German Heavy Armor is a Tiger with TS @1-3

[HBG GW Enthusiast]

Here is the most recent National Reference Sheet for Germany (Oct 20): https://www.historicalboardgaming.com/assets/images/HBG/GW1936v3/Ref Sheets/Germany v33.pdf

It lists the Tiger IE on page 3 with a target selection of 1-3.

Here is the most current errata for v3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dpa_iI2dE3oBodKkLFEFEoaG7YKRCkUTC4cSZnywgn4/edit

There is nothing about changes to the National Reference Sheet for Germany.

Is there something posted somewhere about Tiger IE’s being changed to just normal Heavy Armor?

[HBG GW Enthusiast]

@trig said in Tech Priority Preference by Nation:

@panzerfreak Yes, v2 had a separate Tiger, but now all German Heavy Armor is a Tiger with TS @1-3

Ok, thanks for backing me up, Trig! I was confused!

[Trig]

@hbg-gw-enthusiast
According to the reference sheet:
TIGER 1E
(HEAVY ARMOR)
8 7 2 8 Blitz, Target selection “1-3”
(vehicle class)
I take this to mean that all Heavy Armor Germany builds is the Tiger 1E. Thus all of then have TS 1-3, which is the only difference between a Tiger and normal Heavy Armor.

[Trig]

@hbg-gw-enthusiast
You are welcome. I love the diversity in this game and the depth that gives. It makes it far better than A&A.

[General 6 Stars]

@hbg-gw-enthusiast said in Tech Priority Preference by Nation:

Here is the most recent National Reference Sheet for Germany (Oct 20): https://www.historicalboardgaming.com/assets/images/HBG/GW1936v3/Ref Sheets/Germany v33.pdf

It lists the Tiger IE on page 3 with a target selection of 1-3.

Here is the most current errata for v3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dpa_iI2dE3oBodKkLFEFEoaG7YKRCkUTC4cSZnywgn4/edit

There is nothing about changes to the National Reference Sheet for Germany.

Is there something posted somewhere about Tiger IE’s being changed to just normal Heavy Armor?

Ya but I house ruled the Tiger can only move 1 and blitz based on breaking down a lot and not so good traction. The Russian KVs and IS-2 had better traction. I do know kvs we’re good in the snow

[HBG GW Enthusiast]

@trig said in Tech Priority Preference by Nation:

@hbg-gw-enthusiast
You are welcome. I love the diversity in this game and the depth that gives. It makes it far better than A&A.

Agreed! It’s so much better than A&A!!!

[Caesar-Seriona]

Heavy tanks are not as glorious as you think they are. Because I pointed out that if you begin to $hit out tanks, the best response is tank destroyers. They auto target select vehicles on attack 1-3 meaning you can just target any defensive tank at will. Tank destroyers on defense target select at 1-3 with a defensive roll at 4. So on defense, you may not be able to always select aggressor tanks. Heavy tanks look very appealing because they are over powered in the game compared to real life but the counter is absurdly easy.

[General 6 Stars]

@caesar-seriona said in Tech Priority Preference by Nation:

Heavy tanks are not as glorious as you think they are. Because I pointed out that if you begin to $hit out tanks, the best response is tank destroyers. They auto target select vehicles on attack 1-3 meaning you can just target any defensive tank at will. Tank destroyers on defense target select at 1-3 with a defensive roll at 4. So on defense, you may not be able to always select aggressor tanks. Heavy tanks look very appealing because they are over powered in the game compared to real life but the counter is absurdly easy.

That’s why there should be a cap on buying heavy tanks and can start buying only on later turns in games.

[Caesar-Seriona]

@gen-manstein It wouldn’t make a difference because you’re not restricted on tank destroyers. The restriction for heavy’s is that they can only be produced at home territory factories so Germany/USSR are usually the first nations to go for heavy tanks can’t produce them in Poland as example but tank destroyers in comparison is cheaper and no tech restriction. You take the time researching and buying heavy tanks? I respond with much cheaper destroyers who can snipe you right out of the gate.

[General 6 Stars]

Yes I did research heavy tanks. Yes 99 % are bought only by Germany and Russia in my game. Your tank destroyers are to strong in game. Also HT select is to strong also.

[insaneHoshi]

Sure tank destroyers are good at destroying tanks, but every IPP being spent on them isnt being spent on Medium Armour or Artillery. Plus on the eastern front, they can’t be everywhere.

[Caesar-Seriona]

@insanehoshi Which is why you 1:1 pair tank destroyers per enemy tank. Trust me, do this against players who are tank heavy and you’ll find out how pointless tanks start to become.