Switching from Breakthrough to Heavy Armor

[ncc1701e]

Maybe I don't do the things right. As Germans, I am using Breakthrough until 1941 meaning I am searching 1941 level and then I am going full speed on Heavy Armor.

Is it too early from your point of view? Should I search Breakthrough until 1942 level?

I am interested to hear others.

[Nirosi]

I hesitate between that (1941) and 1942. But more often than not I will go to 1942 breakthrough (but still maxing heavy armor research) and start the switch to heavy armor 1942 in the 41-42 winter.

I like to think that since the Soviets are so weak in 1942, might as well have the lighter armors as they will do as much damage but go further. And since I will be using them until then, why not have 42 tech if possible. For armors in Africa, they might have upgraded before that however, even if only 41 heavy armors.

[MagicMissile]

Agree with Nirosi I usually have 1942 Breakthrough during 1941 Babarossa and then change as soon as 1942 heavy tank is researched.

/MM

[stjeand]

I keep the first 2 Breakthrough tanks and then only build heavy.

Heavy always seem better...though every once and a while 1 MP would be nice.
I always looked at the game as at some point Germany will be low on Production and want Heavy Tanks...so just started that way.

I had a thought that Heavy tanks need to be slowed to say 8 MP and Breakthrough can get up to 10...Maybe another stat to make up for them...Then perhaps I would think about 2 MP making a difference

But I never build Breakthough as any country.


Left is Breakthrough 1939 - 1945 Right is Heavy Armor 1939 - 1945
Left number on counter is Attack, right is Defense
1939 of course have MP of 9. BUT in 1940 Breakthrough gets 10 MP...

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[ncc1701e]

Thanks for the comparison