Why do we need the 75mm Sherman? (rant)

[OOZ662]

it is akin to introducing 'eye candy' that are only good to those with hi end vid cards/computors.

Improving the top end without severely damaging the bottom end...in this case, the other way around. I don't see the issue.

[Clone155]

Kenne,

I really want this new tank, and I don't see why you don't want something new. As far as I see it it's just another tank. If you are worried about performance perhaps you should become a better GVer? I can guarantee that with this new tank I will be able to take on Panzers and Tigers and then get the "ZOMG YOU CHEATER HOW DID YOU DO THAT IN A 75mm SHERMAN? WAAA NOT FAIR!" wines because it's people like you that think this tank will royally suck. All it takes is a well placed shot, and BOOM they are dead.

[dirt911]

Kenne its still a game im waiting for it to become real.Again gain a little respect for it and try to use it when it comes out to the best of your interest.

[dirt911]

Kenne,

I really want this new tank, and I don't see why you don't want something new. As far as I see it it's just another tank. If you are worried about performance perhaps you should become a better GVer? I can guarantee that with this new tank I will be able to take on Panzers and Tigers and then get the "ZOMG YOU CHEATER HOW DID YOU DO THAT IN A 75mm SHERMAN? WAAA NOT FAIR!" wines because it's people like you that think this tank will royally suck. All it takes is a well placed shot, and BOOM they are dead.

Well said,Personally i have killed Tigers in an M8 still say the 75MM Sherman is ineffective?

[Kenne]

Well said,Personally i have killed Tigers in an M8 still say the 75MM Sherman is ineffective?

well seeing that the 37mm M6 gun on the M8 booked down the bunny path at 2900ft/s
and the 75mm M3 of the A3 used a walker to hobble up to 2000ft/s...i kinda agree that the
M8 had pretty good effect against tigers..but then I also add in the speed of the M8, the RoF and the slo traverse of the tiger!

and seeing that the M3gun of the A3 cood pierce 76mm of plate at 500m and that the amor of the PkWIV is ~90mm, yes, I think the 75mm sherman is ineffective.

[lyric1]

The gun performance is inferior to current tank guns in use.

Whats the incentive to gamers to choose this vehicle except to be kill points for others?

Why is AH wasting our money in designing this 'old' Sherman when we have one already?

Why is AH going for astetics rather than performance...I mean who here flys the Spit Mk1 in the MA?

Why cant AH focus on the 'BS' problems in the MA. AP rounds exploding in trees for example?

Why cant AH develop the M26 Pershing instead of going backwards. Hell, why not develop the M3 Lee instead!!!  It had a 75mm too you know!!

Developing the 75mm Sherman is like bringing back 8track.

2 weeks for all of the rest of your request I hear.

[macleod01]

Why is AH going for astetics rather than performance...I mean who here flys the Spit Mk1 in the MA?

I do.

I also fly the 109E4 and the Hurri 1.

Aesthetics? Boy, its called a challenge. If you're one of these people who prefer to work for kills like me, then you up an EW plane like the Spit 1.

Don't like it? Quit Whinging and don't use it. Simple as.

[dirt911]

Kenne its going to go in becuase of various request why do you even ask this question.
Like where does it come from?

[dirt911]

I mean im not trying to be mean but we need tanks for EW and MW and i promise on my life you will have a blast in the thing.

[E25280]

and seeing that the M3gun of the A3 cood pierce 76mm of plate at 500m and that the amor of the PkWIV is ~90mm, yes, I think the 75mm sherman is ineffective.

Yes, because hitting the upper hull is all anyone could ever hope for.   

[Kenne]

I mean im not trying to be mean but we need tanks for EW and MW and i promise on my life you will have a blast in the thing.

In the imortal words of 'Oddball'
"The only way i can keep them busy is to have them shoot holes thru me!"

is that the 'blast' you speak of

[humble]

The continued development of the Sherman is a cost effective way to add variety. The various gun tube configurations allow for both a quality MA tank superior to the current PZIV as well as a more appropriate version similar to the T34/76. I'm sure many will welcome the challenge of the earlier 75mm version even if you don't...remember your "a customer" not "the customer"...

[Kenne]

...remember your "a customer" ...

if that is the way you think,
then that's all you'll ever be!

[FireDrgn]

I think the low perk on the Firefly is allowing you to scue the picture.                    Its like having a 50 dollar bill in your pocket  and seeing a 1 dollar bill lying in the street. It looks a lot less attractive than if you only  had 25 cents in your pocket.


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[dirt911]

Kenne its a tank its a chunk of steel. And at this point i refuse to make any more posts on this topic.