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Re: OBR 76mm, what do you guys think?
« Reply #30 on: September 07, 2012, 07:29:01 PM »
I don't mind the little OBR... I would use much more if it were easier to 'unlock'... It really is like a brit mortar pit but better (not really a fan of mortars in general, though I always have *some*). Voted to keep (with adjustments).

A favored tactic of mine (against AI at least) is to build up a strong point around an Outpost (for re-enforcing), An MG nest out on each 'flank' (of the position anyway, with fire-arcs overlapping). Put an OBR near the Outpost at the center of the position, put sandbag walls between everything, and then park the medic truck behind the whole lot (but close enough to heal emplacement crews). I'll occasionally put an Arty fire-base back a little further again, but that depends on the location...

I use this tactic to create 'access denial' zones to hold important areas of the map without having to dedicate infantry and/or tanks to it, freeing up that stuff to flank the enemy, raid their positions/base, etc...

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Re: OBR 76mm, what do you guys think?
« Reply #31 on: September 07, 2012, 09:19:51 PM »
..........build up a strong point around an Outpost (for re-enforcing), An MG nest out on each 'flank'.........Put an OBR near the Outpost.........the medic truck.......Arty fire-base .........


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Re: OBR 76mm, what do you guys think?
« Reply #32 on: September 07, 2012, 09:22:16 PM »
LOL!!

But seriously, I actually agree... But I have found that it (the whole position) at least is able to hold out long enough for me to bring in something else to deal with said panther... Of course, my ULTIMATE preference is to be the one *using* the panther :P

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Re: OBR 76mm, what do you guys think?
« Reply #33 on: September 07, 2012, 10:48:28 PM »
voted to keep. decent arty/whateveritis and really good for locking down areas on large maps.


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Re: OBR 76mm, what do you guys think?
« Reply #34 on: September 08, 2012, 12:51:35 AM »
The area of fire isn't that large. I would say its at most firefly/panther range. IMO its only good for holding a VP. It can kill infantry relatively but its like a MG dugout. Once u know its there u will avoid it

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