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john g -> Re: The Bazooka (M9) Problem (6/11/2003 4:04:36 AM)
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by aussem
[B]I have one particular peeve and it relates to Bazookas (specifically the M9). I believe they are modelled horribly in this game. I am sure that they were never as lethal (in terms of penetration) as the Panzerfaust or Panzerschreck and they certainly could not penetrate the frontal armour of Tigers or Panthers (however in our game they do it with consumate ease). Additionally, they are way too accurate, they seem to hit anything in the 1-6 range with every second shot and yet a Panzerfaust or Panzerschreck never hit. Bazookas are even lethal against Inf, more so if they are in a building. I can understand why a tank with a 75mm gun is ineffectual aginst inf in the open but for them to be way less effective than a Bazooka against inf in a building is ridiculas. If anybody else thinks similarly can they help me lobby those who are in a position to modify OOBs to fix the problem? [/B][/QUOTE]
Are you using the current 7.1 oobs?
What my oobs show for heat pen (optimal pen subject to reduction)
m1 bazooka 85
m9 bazooka 115
piat 105
panzerschreck 145
panzerfaust 170
If I remember what Paul V. said about heat penetration when the heat ratings were lowered a year or so ago, only 1/3 of the time will a heat round hit with full pentration, sometimes it will hit with a lower rating sometimes it will be a dud.
The weapons now are about 80% of what they used to be in the early versions of spwaw. As for accuracy, I feel lucky if I get one hit out of four shots and I never fire beyond 3 hexes range. I like them as they are now. For a reality check, load up SPWAW v1.0 and face the multitude of infantry units with range 3 rifle grenades that take out HT's or early war tanks. I learned back then to never approach within 3 hexes of any infantry unit with a tank that I wanted to survive.
At least in US use the bazooka had a WP round, which makes it a very nasty weapon to use against infantry targets. WP will burn right thru uniforms and skin all the way down to the bone, and it will not extinguish, it will keep burning leaving the victim in agony.
thanks, John.
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