(04-06-2010, 06:12 AM)Mike Abberton Wrote: With Armor Facing off, you lose the advantages of thick frontal armor, but probably get a better representation of close to medium range combat.
Mike
True.
In my experience loss rates are closer to historical numbers (in my scns at least, but these are all WF) when played without armor facing. Sherman and 57mm/ 6pounder behaviour versus Panthers is also more realistic when played without; can't rely on frontal armor.
A problem is the extra frontal protection that can suddenly turn in total weakness when a tank platoon suddenly turns it's back (which never happened). Overall, due to the latter, tank losses in the game are higher when played with armor facing "on" in my experience.
If it weren't for the retreat bug, I would have a much lesser problem with armor facing, but then it might become clear that players are going to rely on frontal armor much more than real tankers hardly ever dared to do. But then again most players will force their troops to take enormous risks anyway.
Huib
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