[German] What do you do with your 50mms ?

[DRG]

Now corrected in all applicable OOBs along with the overabundance or arms some units in some OOB's had. Some OOB's designers in the past just couldn't resist filling up the four slots

Don

[runequester]

Originally Posted by DRG

Now corrected in all applicable OOBs along with the overabundance or arms some units in some OOB's had. Some OOB's designers in the past just couldn't resist filling up the four slots

Don

yeah, some of the infantry types seem a bit enthusiastic

[troopie]

Originally Posted by runequester

yeah, some of the infantry types seem a bit enthusiastic

That's because some infantrymen are enthusiastic about latching onto extra kit. Have one Bren gun? Well Bell and van Ness are skilled in its use, so we'll send a creeper to the armoury to nick a second. And grenades, we can always use more grenades.

troopie

[runequester]

Originally Posted by troopie

That's because some infantrymen are enthusiastic about latching onto extra kit. Have one Bren gun? Well Bell and van Ness are skilled in its use, so we'll send a creeper to the armoury to nick a second. And grenades, we can always use more grenades.

troopie

Thats true, and I can roll with that.
Where it gets weird for me is having 2 rifle slots.

[Imp]

Where it gets weird for me is having 2 rifle slots.

The guy that is carrying the LMG in slot 2 has a rifle instead, all but slot 1 represent one weapon.

[runequester]

Originally Posted by Imp

The guy that is carrying the LMG in slot 2 has a rifle instead, all but slot 1 represent one weapon.

I mostly see it for "rabble" type of units that get 2 rifle slots, a grenade slot and nothing else.

But even in the above example, the rifle fire already factors in the size of the squad, so having a separate rifle attack for that guy makes no sense. He'd be firing his rifle just the same as any other guy.

[Imp]

It balances it if a squad has rifles plus a LMG & can fire them all then it could fire its rifles & another weapon say a rifle SMG shotgun or whatever in the case of the squads you stated. If it has nothing it has effectivly lost a shot.

[chuckfourth]

Originally Posted by DRG

Now corrected in all applicable OOBs along with the overabundance or arms some units in some OOB's had. Some OOB's designers in the past just couldn't resist filling up the four slots

Don

I just came accross something that also may qualify. The 2 man USA unit 234 "Cavalry Scouts" has M1 Garand, BAR, M9 rifle grenade and grenades.
Best Regards Chuck.