Shoot & Scoot

[Herr Straße Laufer]

I have found since Matrix version 1.04 was released that Op-Fire is definately more reliable than it used to be. I often use the counter-tactic of lining up a few Panthers (or whatever I have) with op-fire set and 80 movement points and watch them kill those pesky Russkies when they poke their noses out to shoot and scoot.

Obviously, if I don't have anything big enough to hand out a bloody nose, I don't do it, I will retreat and make the enemy come on into an ambush if possible, or try to flank them... great part of the game.

I agree with Hawk, I do remember when this discussion came up some time ago that someone "in the know" quoted tactics used in WWII which were exactly of the type of shoot and scoot we see in the game. I do know the British tank commanders, often outgunned, would spring from a point at full speed across the landscape, take a few shots and disappear into cover as quickly as possible.

It certainly doesn't feel like a gamey tactic to me, I think as you said, anyone not emplying this tactic in certain situations is likely to get their arse handed to them regularly.

I agree. I find opt fire to be much more effective since the new version.
I do not use shoot and scoot as a rule. I will do so with SP/AT guns such as the M-36.
If I fire tanks I may pull them back to give the enemy a more ranged shot than the one I took.
But rarely, if ever, will I plan on shooting with the thought of running and hiding.
The best shoot and scoot is to move forward and kill all the enemy that can see you?



RR