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Sandbags v.s. walls...
« on: May 12, 2011, 12:17:16 AM »
I always suspected that Sandbags are more penetrable than walls, but i was never sure...
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2011, 01:40:46 AM »
Kinda obvious
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2011, 01:46:53 AM »
If you are referring to the fact that bullets pass through bags of sand much better than stone, then yes, it's obvious. But this is a game, and i thought they were supposed to provide the same amount of cover. ???

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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2011, 03:18:58 AM »
While walls provide more of a "Super Heavy" Cover compared to sandbags, it was surprising how long it took to suppress even the sandbag infantry. Building sandbags is better than nothing though. If you don't have a wall sandbags will do.
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2011, 03:27:46 AM »
Walls provide more of a "Super Heavy" Cover compared to sandbags

As compared to slit trenches which must be "Mega Heavy" cover! :)
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2011, 03:39:53 AM »
Walls provide more of a "Super Heavy" Cover compared to sandbags

As compared to slit trenches which must be "Mega Heavy" cover! :)


While they (Trenches) can't support weapons teams like MGs or Mortars, they are omni-directional, giving them their "Mega Cover" I suppose.

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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2011, 10:27:39 AM »
If you are referring to the fact that bullets pass through bags of sand much better than stone, then yes, it's obvious. But this is a game, and i thought they were supposed to provide the same amount of cover. ???

I thought the same.... well, it's kinda balanced, because you can't build a wall, but you can build sandbags anywhere.

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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2011, 10:42:16 AM »
can you destroy sandbags with schreks n zookas like you can walls?
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011, 12:15:45 PM »
No you can't.

What happens if you build sandbags in front of walls?
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011, 12:33:57 PM »
No you can't.

What happens if you build sandbags in front of walls?

Yes, you defiantly can.

Nades', Shrecks, Zookas', Mortars, Arty, and Tanks can destroy sandbags. Anything I miss?

Sandbags have a large amount of health, which leads you to believe they're like an indestructible heavy cover provider. All it takes is a little focus fire.
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2011, 03:39:58 PM »
The heavier light vehicles, such as Pumas, Greyhounds and Halftracks can destroy Sandbags by running them over. And each piece counts as a building kill, too.

I can't help but wonder, though - How do walls and buildable Sandbags compare to map sandbags?

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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2011, 09:11:24 PM »
I think they both give the same amount of cover, but map bags can't be targeted, so only weapons with attack ground or concentrated fire or crush can destroy them.
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2011, 12:51:33 AM »
Well, it takes a full 4 hit shoots, which means it also misses a lot, so I consider it a No.
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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2011, 12:53:43 AM »
Technically you can, so it's a yes; It's just hard to do. ;)

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Re: Sandbags v.s. walls...
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2011, 04:53:46 AM »
What happens if you build sandbags in front of walls?

It seems to reduce the received damage  from direct fire weapons to the walls; ie bunkers and outposts. Perhaps by absorption?
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