Intro
My idea is to diversify the gameplay for starters.
I have introduced a friend to the game a while ago and he complained the grind and he was stuck using only 2 vehicles, which limited his playstyle while he was exploring and learning how to play the game. So here I propose an addition of one more reserved vehicle for every nation so new players can increase their diversity of playstyle, explore what they like and to provide a more unique vehicles for newer players.
My knowledge to pre-war to early ww2 vehicles are limited, so any better alternatives for vehicles will be appreciated!! These are what I found to be interesting and unique for each nation.
Please comment your thoughts or suggestions
USA:
T4/M1 christie medium
In contrast to the reserve tanks of USA which fires solid shot, this tank is armed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. With decent mobility this vehicle will be a slower and heavier equivalent of the M2a2, and with 360 deg turret traverse it will be more versatile compared to the m2a2.
Germany:
Sdkfz 231 6 rad
In contrast to those slow reserve tanks of germany, this wheeled vehicle will provide decent mobility. Armed with a Kwk30 L/55 short length 20mm autocannon, decent mobility (70hp, 85km/h max, 8.3 ton) and light armour, the 231 can utilise its high speed to reach ambushing areas to frag enemy units, using hit and run tactics.
USSR/Russia:
BA-10A
The USSR tree lacks any sort of low tier armoured car in the game, which I believe the BA-10A will bring a unique playstyle to the tree. I suggested it as a reserve vehicle is due to its stats. Armed with the standard soviet 45mm 20K, decent mobility (50hp, 65km/h max, 5.1 ton) and light armour, the playstyle will be similar to the 231, utilising hit and run tactics, storming enemy tanks.
Great Britain:
A10
British ground reserves are all quick and lightly armoured, here I introduce a slower medium tank to improve diversity for the british tree. The A10 is also armed with the 2 pounder, but it differs from other reserves with its mobility (150hp, 26km/h max, 14.3 tons) and armour (30mm up front). The A10 can take a few hits and may even survive stronger guns if it angles a little bit.
A more detailed suggestion here → A10 heavy cruiser (cruiser Mk.II), more armoured but slow
japan:
Chi-Ni
Ok Japan was a tricky one, and I personally haven’t looked into japan much. Here I will suggest the Medium tank of Chi-ni, which contrasts the two light reserve tanks of japan. Armed with a 57mm which fires heat shells of 55mm pen and 25mm armour, this vehicle fits the medium tank narrative perfectly and will fit well in reserve tier
A more detailed suggestion → Type 97 Chi-Ni
China:
Renault AMR ZB 47mm
China will have a tracked light tank with better mobility compared to the slow T-26 , but slower than the quick wheeled M8. This tank is uniquely exported to china from Renault, so it is not the copy paste mostly expected from China’s low tiers. Highly likely armed with a 47mm Schneider with 70mm pen at 30deg, decent mobility (85hp, 64 km/h max, 6 tons) and light armour, excelling in flanking and harassing low tier teams.
A more detailed read of the suggestion → Renault AMR-ZB (gun), WW2 French light tank in china
Italy:
AS-42 (solothurn S18/1000)
instead of a quick firing autocannon, this unique modification of the AS-42 will be equipped with the anti-tank solothurn rifle. The playstyle will be in between the 20mm and 47mm AS-42, stull utilising its mobility (110hp, 84km/h max, 5.5 tons) as its greatest strength. This version will be lighter compared to the other AS-42s due to a lighter armament.
A more detailed suggestion here → Fiat-SPA AS42 "Sahariana" with Solothurn S-18/1000.
France:
Panhard 178B
France gets a little different treatment here, due to their pre-war tanks being quite un-beginner friendly, I will suggest a side grade from the AMD-35. The 178B will have identical stats to the AMD35, except featuring a 47mm, a different turret and a faster 80 km/h top speed. The 47mm will have less pen and velocity, trading with more post pen damage. This vehicle is similar to the event AMD-35 (SA35), with different turret and characteristics. I have no idea why that thing is at 1.7 as it does badly in its br and should be moved down.
Detailed suggestion here → Panhard 178B, the up-gunned AMD 35
Sweden:
Landsverk L-180 (37mm)
Since there are a lack of wheeled vehicles in low tier Sweden, and the Pbil m40 is not regularly obtainable, I suggest the L-180 as the third Swedish reserve. Armed with a 37mm Bofors and able to fire APDS with 70mm pen at 30 deg which is not as OP as the reserve Swedish tanks, great mobility (180hp, 80km/h max, 7.825 tons) and light armour, this vehicle can bring some variety to Swedish reserve tiers.
Israel
Israel is not accessible for starters, so I didnt bother to find a new suitable reserve. But feel free to add one for Israel.
Thank you for reading, if you have any suggestions please feel free to comment! I’d love to hear different unique opinions on this subject. Now it is time to vote
- Yes, great to have the suggested vehicles
- Yes, but with my vehicles commented below
- No, thank you for your effort