Towed AT guns, and some others......

[Nemisis]

Towed AT guns:Well, now that we're getting field guns, there is no longer the argument that HTC would have to put too much time in developing it. I say we get the 17lber, and have it towed by an M3 (it can pull one). Wait and see how vulnerable they are before we decide if the gun itself needs to be perked.

Hetzer: We already have the gun, so thats taken care of. I will admit that the hull and limited traverse might take some time. But still, you must admit that it would be fun to have that little guy scampering across a field.

Archer: Valentine tank chassis with the 17lb AT gun mounted backwards on top. Would be nice for ambush tactics since you could just shoot and scoot without turning around.

SdKfz 251/22 An SdKfz 251 with a Pak 40 mounted on top. More vulnerable than the tanks, but it would still have a good gun.

SdKfz 251/21 SdKfz 251 carrying 3 MG151/20's. Just to give us a new AA vehicle.

[SmokinLoon]

IMO, the time and effort to mount, dismount, set up, fire, tear down, load up, move to a new position, ... repeat... would be far too much work and time consuming for a towed anything.  It is better off, imo, to have said abilities mounted on a chassis that is already. 

Having the SdKfz 251/22 w the Pak 40 (or KwK40), M3 w the M1a1 gun, the Priest, etc, makes a whole lot more sense for adding to the game.  The chassis are already developed and each of the above mentioned would add a new dimension to the game as far as gv vs gv.

The triple 20mm SdKfz 251/21 makes for some fun.  Hopefully, that would change the ENY of the Wirby and let the Ostwind and the 251/21 take some of the AA glory.

[waystin2]

All your choices sound like fun adds.  +1 

[Nemisis]

Well Loon, I was thinking we could use a simplified setup for field guns. Say you spawn one, now you can either push it around at 3mph for local defense, or have an M3 spawn in and tow you for setting up ambushes at spawns, and (dare I say it) camping a hanger or spawn if the situation requires.

They would have a set up time (how long it takes to un hitch the gun, and grab a few shells), and a take down time of 70% of the set up time (take 10 shells with you if you go more than 30ft from the M3, and you leave any shells you didn't shoot).

And for the AA guns, you must admit that spawning in a bofors or Flakvierling 38 would be quite nice. They would need an M3 to be moved, and have a 1min take down time, and a 1:30 set up time (you need to load up all the ammunition boxes, or belts, or whatever, and hitch the gun). Perhaps have a 20mm Flak 30 (a single 20mm cannon) able to be towed by a jeep?


I admit that there are some issues that would need to be worked out, but its HTC who decides if they are insurmountable or not.

[Lusche]

And for the AA guns, you must admit that spawning in a bofors or Flakvierling 38 would be quite nice.

You can already spawn a Flakvierling, and move it up to 25 mph!

[Nemisis]

Oh right, duh  . Well I'm just tossing ideas out there  .