OBR 76mm, what do you guys think?

[Jeff 'Robotnik' W.]

Us devs would like to get an opinion on what the community thinks about the OBR. right now we have noticed that it is barely used, which tells us something is wrong.

so please tell us what you think about this unit, and if you want it to be changed or replaced, please say with what or how

[Dann88]

I didn't use it because don't know how to use it or how effective it is. I used on some bridge maps but it shouldn't be counted, didn't it?
No vote.

Edit: When I play bridge maps, I play against CPU (for testing new stuffs or raising morale). But I will try OBR in near future, some trainning matches maybe.

[Walentin 'Walki' L.]

I didn't use it because don't know how to use it or how effective it is. I used on some bridge maps but it shouldn't be counted, didn't it?

Depends if you play against CPU, even a bridge map can be tricky with real enemies.

[Pac-Fish]

Yeah like dann I have no ida what its supposed to do

[Cranialwizard]

It's not supposed to be entirely defensive, unlike the name "Emplacement" presents itself.

The OBR should be used in an aggressive role. By building it near the front line, you can buff out Paks, weapon crews, bunkers, FHQs, etc. You should use it to bombard the enemy defenses and infantry in heavy cover.

[Walentin 'Walki' L.]

The only thing I like about the OBR is it's passive fire role. You build it once and you don't really have to care about it anymore. Basicly like a strong mortar.

[Killar]

It's not supposed to be entirely defensive, unlike the name "Emplacement" presents itself.

The OBR should be used in an aggressive role. By building it near the front line, you can buff out Paks, weapon crews, bunkers, FHQs, etc. You should use it to bombard the enemy defenses and infantry in heavy cover.

Obr is a defensive weapon, once build you can´t move it anymore. Its meant to defend a point against waves of infantry backed up by a mg nest. However you can use a defensive weapon offensively too. If your attack fails the gun will be lost.

[Pac-Fish]

Is the OBR only capable of killing infantry?

[Killar]

No it can kill anything but its effectivness against vehicles is very low.

[Pac-Fish]

OH so its like a SU BOFOR then

[GodlikeDennis]

Not at all. BOFORs are limited to point-defense. An OBR can barrage a Wehr camping position from range to take out weapon crews and bunkers very effectively. It is very much like the mortar pit in purpose but ingame it is much better for countering moving blobs and light vehicles than mortars are.

OBR should be getting some tweaks next patch to make it easier to build.

[Killar]

OBR is a infantry raping gun. Backed up by a mgnest axis has low chance to counter it. They need vehicles, artillery or atguns. Its very powerful in combination with the Notonestepback ability.

[e-gon]

I tryed it in 1o1s 500vps vs  a good Player
Its useless, if it would be moveabel like a morter it would be great

[Killar]

I tryed it in 1o1s 500vps vs  a good Player
Its useless, if it would be moveabel like a morter it would be great

Would you post a replay pls?

[Chancellor]

IMO its actually really strong at picking away at infantry and PAKs.  Sometimes I wonder if Dennis just buffs himself to counter my T2 Terror    I played against it in its current stage.  It has the range of a Flak 88, but instead of being good against tanks, its good against infantry.  I don't see how its useless at all.  In fact, the range on that thing is ridiculous.  It really creates a huge "no-mans land" for T2 units...