Isn't the John Tiller "Panzer Battles" series what CSII is?
After viewing the screenshots, I'd have to say I prefer the current Matrix version and hope that the team will not reach for the "golden apple" and make too many drastic changes, to "compete" with Tiller.
I like the terrain. Especially the upgrades.
I like the way the game plays. I'm not a big proponent of making changes because individuals want a bunch of personal preferences. Catering to every whim will only dilute the solid basic game.
Not the two cents you wanted. But, I want the game to stay as is, with few refinements.
Stay away from how it looks for the most part, except to clean up what is already there. More sound improvements. Create a better AI, though not the way "Panzer General" was "upgraded". Give us more scenarios based on the games scale.
And, don't try to force players into 2-D play because the developers like it.
Other than that, I'm cool.
HSL