PacifistButLikeWarGames Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 I know I do.... THE LITTLE TANK THAT COULD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapdragon Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 I love lots of unloved tanks. While some people get their cranks turned by Jumboes and Jagdtigers, I think the M24 is a hell of a support tank. Never bogs down, fast reacting 75 is good on fast moving halftracks, and good at hiding. I like the Hellcat and Archer as stalkers, but rarely take the Archer or get it in random battles. Perhaps my favorite is the M8 -- cheap and good infantry support as long as you keep it out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grunto Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PBLWGs: ...THE LITTLE TANK THAT COULD!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes in my opinion the main thing in CMBO is to find any kind of 75mm with 'c' ammo or better. On most maps (800x800 or less) I've found any kind of 75mm to be a highly effective weapon against 'most targets, most of the time.' At 95 points with a Green crew the Chaffee is one of my 'best buys' when it comes to tanks. It is certainly the fastest fully-tracked vehicle in the game, and it is _fully armored_. That's a fairly good bargain for 95 points. All of those 'hifalutin' 76mm and '75LL' and 88 AFVs are just 'too expensive.' So buy one with a Green crew and save 6 points. They seem to fire 'ok..' you just have to anticipate better and give longer orders (20 second command delay). Winning a battle using Chaffees with Green crews as 'part of the team' is gratifying. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 Hellcats are the fastest AFVs I believe. ------------------ And if we abandon any platform, I can assure you it will not be the Macintosh. -Steve My website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Gustav Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Colin: Hellcats are the fastest AFVs I believe. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> And in my opinion, the best. Just get them ripping at top speed around the enemy's flank, pop into LOS, and byebye Panzers! ------------------ There is nothing certain about war except that one side won't win. -Ian Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael emrys Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 I think my chief gripe against the Chafee is that it carries less ammo than the Sherman. And of course it's less well armored. The gun on the Stuart seems to be as effective at getting dug-in infantry to move their butts. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 Well Hellcat is fast for sure, but at the cost of armor. I just whacked two zipping around my flank in PBEM. They do have to stop if they want to hit something. It seems I always have STU III around, a great bang for the buck. Just my 2¢ Big Dog Hot Damn I'm A Member [This message has been edited by Bigdog (edited 09-20-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen-x87 Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 Only went up againt a Chaffee a couple of times. It is fast but I always keep my Tigers a long ways away from the enemies armor. So I was taking the chaffee's out at 900+ meters. Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 All God's Panzers are special... just gotta find out what they good at. The PSW 234/3 with a Vet crew for 84 C-Marks- that's a bargain. StuGIII and the StubbyH are practically free, for what they can do. Puma rox dewdz, but I usually avoid it because of its rarity. Hetzers- crappy body styling but effective (& cheap) in their role. Did someone say MkIV? As an Axis kinda guy, I know I hate Greyhounds and even those zippy little-bitty Brit things. Stuarts have their uses, since the game doesn't model star flares. The Chaffee has a great role if you don't treat it as an MBT. Disadvantaged armor is cool, and you get the closest parking spaces. But please, no Hotchkiss fans- you have your own support group/recycling centers, and you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael emrys Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mark IV: But please, no Hotchkiss fans- you have your own support group/recycling centers, and you need them.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> [chuckle] Good one! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Bates Posted September 20, 2000 Share Posted September 20, 2000 Light tanks are very very good. Can be bear invincible against infantry cos they are cheaper and faster than those big tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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