Unit suggestion thread:

[Werwolf]

I like my games in english and if we have waffen troops then it will be impossible to voice act it.

Really? I've been trying to figure out how to get my troops to speak German without jacking up my game.

Werwolf: Sounds interesting, but was it historical for Germans, Slavs and Scandinavians to be packed into a single squad or unit? And then we'd need to voice act unless we make mix the unit's language to Norwegian, German and Greek (Since Croatian probalbly isn't an option).

Yes. Waffen-SS volunteer units (despite designations like "Ungarische nr. 1" etc.) were generally mash-ups of different nationalities, though a lot of the NCOs and senior officers were German. The Handschar, for example, was originally meant to be a Muslim Croatian division...though Germans, Bosnian Serbs, Albanians and other Slavic nationalities were also well-represented. Because of manpower problems, the Waffen-SS eventually allowed any able-bodied bloke to join, even if they were criminals (e.g. SS-Sturmbrigade Dirlewanger) or former partisans (e.g. RONA). Himmler himself even supported and pushed for the creation of fully-integrated multinational units. 

Some of the German voice-acting can be recycled, as seen by the above...and also, the community can probably help the Devs out by submitting the relevant audio files/voice packs that they would like the Ostheer to have (if they want to)...I just gave a few suggestions to that effect 

[TheReaper]

I like my games in english and if we have waffen troops then it will be impossible to voice act it.

Really? I've been trying to figure out how to get my troops to speak German without jacking up my game.

Werwolf: Sounds interesting, but was it historical for Germans, Slavs and Scandinavians to be packed into a single squad or unit? And then we'd need to voice act unless we make mix the unit's language to Norwegian, German and Greek (Since Croatian probalbly isn't an option).

Yes. Waffen-SS volunteer units (despite designations like "Ungarische nr. 1" etc.)

That was the SS Hunyadi Páncélgránátos Hadosztály (Panzergrenadier Division) Sure the voice over would be good, but wait until the patch 3.0.  The devs finish the work.

[HyperSniper999]

Thanks for clearing this up, Werwolf.
Chances are it'd be the German NCO answering the orders anways, so a "Ja?" wouldn't be too unrealistic then.

[vonhaggon]

I think a simple "ja" would be a fine idea.

[Fementedbeancurd]

IMO these 3 units (or its similar derivates) represents the Ostheer very well and could be fun to play. Not to mention that Ostheer should be counterweight to Russian Army. This means good infantry killer to hurt zounds of infantry and later strong armor to counter huge ammount of tanks.

3. elite infantry troops, to counterweight lots of elite infantry (Guards, Snipers etc.). Could be f.e.:
Stormtroopers (Stosstruppen) (500 MP): 4 men squad
3xMP44, 1xMG42, elite infantry with better armor and health

- possible upgrade with 7.5 cm Leichtgeschütz 40 (recoilless gun) (125 Ammo)
- ability to Throw grenade (25 Ammo)
- ability to Throw smoke grenade (free, cooldown)
- ability to Fight hand-to-hand (free, cooldown)... assaulting enemy infantry when they get close, they can attack relentlessly engaging close infantry hand-to-hand for short period (5 seconds, reload 3 sec. so each man can kill max.2 close enemies) killing instantly with 1 shot
- ability to run (similar to PE run, not fireup!) (free, cooldown)
- ability to Assault buildings, when building is seized with enemy infantry Stormtroopers can enter building and enage garrisoned units, the result of fight will be decided by shoot-out comparing overall health of Stormtroopers and garrisoned units, who has bigger won, loser is dead
- ability to cross unpassable water in rubber boat (like rivers, lakes)... is it even possible to implement into CoH engine such ability?

Melee in coh would be retarded full stop.

[Seeme]

Mabey in anthor game, not coh.

[Toorstain]

Recon unit:
3 men - 3x kar98k
Early game scout unit and capper. can be upgraded to become support units. Can be used to ambush after upgrades.

Abilities:
-Caps faster then regular units
-Camouflaged in green cover.
-Scout: unit is stationary and gets a huge line of sight.

Upgrades:

LIGHT SHARPSHOOTER SUPPORT - early tier upgrade -one soldier gets a scoped kar98, unit gets better accuracy and can now use sniper shot ability - 25 mun. Unit still keeps the scout ability

LIGHT MG SUPPORT - late tier upgrade - one soldier gets a light MG42. increases firepower but reduces speed. The unit lose the scout ability, but can use an ambush ability in green cover that makes it stationary and camouflaged, but also gives them a good first strike bonus against infantry.

LIGHT AT SUPPORT - late tier upgrade - one soldier gets a panzerschreck. unit does not fire the schreck as fast and accurate as real AT troops. Unit loses ability to always be camouflaged in green cover, but the unit can now use Ambush ability in green cover - unit is stationary and camouflaged, and gets a good first strike bonus against tanks when it attacks. This ability replaces scout ability.

[SublimeSnugz]

I would like to see a representation of the legendary "Jagdgeschwader 52" Luftwaffe unit who managed to kill more than 10.000 soviet planes, and is still the most successfull fighterwing in the world. The unit was feared by the russians because of their sublime tactics and complete disregard of danger.

The ostheer wouldent be complete without the legendary bf 109's from the Jagdgeschwader 52.

[Paciat]

I would like to see a representation of the legendary "Jagdgeschwader 52" Luftwaffe unit who managed to kill more than 10.000 soviet planes, and is still the most successfull fighterwing in the world.

COH isnt about fighter planes.
Ostheer Should have a J-87.

[ReckLESS]

Yep, I don't see the reason to include BF-109, while Stukas would fit right in (although I'm not sure they will be properly diving) - as a bonus effect they may supress all infantry in their AoE due to sirens sound.

[SublimeSnugz]

COH isnt about fighter planes.
Ostheer Should have a J-87.

yeah true, i thought alot more on the historical stuff than the game mechanics on that one   it would only work out as a doctrine ability, and even there its limited  .... but yeah j-87 dive bombaah gief   

[AbhMkh]

You know what , COH uses vehicles whose existence is'nt confirmed , so it really is'nt about anything

[cephalos]

you mean what? 

[Blackbishop]

You know what , COH uses vehicles whose existence is'nt confirmed , so it really is'nt about anything

Which unit do you doubt about its existence?

[ReckLESS]

KCH 

(stat-wise)