Disclaimer, I started the game with Germany and loyal with it. This is a kinda my crying article that hopefully somehow Gaijin DEV team can see. This is a long passage.
Next Update RUS gets an SU-34 and US gets an F15E, Congratulations to them. But I would like to ask WHERE THE HELL IS THE BETTER CAS-JET FOR GERMANY!
Its really non sense if you think about it. Germany being one of the top 3 played Nation, have to be treated in this way. When US and RUS get a heavily CAS focused jet and Germany gets none about it.
You see, After the IDS ASSTA 1, you can have ASSTA 2 ASSTA 3. Where the F are those JDAM munitions? Even Wikipedia mentioned the Tornado IDS ASSTA 3 has upgraded to be capable of using JDAM and improved avionics.
Yes, The F18 will come eventually, it really helps out. But that’s gonna happen in next next update. Germany couldn’t have JDAM for 2 completed updates, is that a joke?
So, is it really fair to do so? Giving Germany that little Luchs with a piss gun is fair enough?OSA is good but the Luchs definitely can swap into a better CAS jet. Tornado IDS has been in a weak and non-efficient CAS jet position for a long time. No matter its weaponry or its BR in GAB / ARB.
Compared to those AGM or Kh29T, laser-guided bombs are too risky when facing 2s6 or Pantsir S1. When the bomb almost arrives, you are 5 to 6 km distance from the field already and become delicious food for them or even normal AA. Germany lack of useful CAS !
Now let’s look at the sub-trees. I would say Germany is losing its uniqueness by time to time. I believe most of the players join the game and pick Germany as their first Nation are because of those famous WWII Na_i Germany vehicles and Leopard 2 family.
Please notice that I’m not trying to argue they are or are not under/over-performing, but the fact of its uniqueness.
Next update France will be given the iconic Leopard 2A4 2A5 2A6 through sub-trees of Benelux. I mean, please. On what earth would the lovely France need 2A4 5 6 if they have their own well-developed MBT tech trees already? Yes Leclerc has its own problem and maybe demonstrate an underperforming situation in top-tier GRB (I haven’t played France’s yet so idk much but I do notice some of the opinions about Leclerc).
Well then Gaijin JUST FIX IT! Stealing featured tanks from Germany and giving them to France WON’T FKING SOLVE THE PROBLEMS. Besides there isn’t any justice reason to bring F16 to France based on France’s Mirage Family is very well built and doing excellent maneuvers in ARB, not even mentioning they will have the mighty Rafale in the future. F16 is a really good solution to Germany for its post-war Aviation trees, yet Gaijin simply disregard it anyway。
The same cases can be applied to Sweden or maybe even Italy. Swedish Strv 122B+ is better or equal to the 2A7. All the stuff is similar even the exterior. It doesn’t make sense to give them a worse version of their own MBTs. Italy cases make a bit of sense since I believe the Ariete MBT isn’t competitive enough in top-tier GRB, I would not argue the 2A7V HU is the best 2A7V or not since it is just a conceptual difference between with or without that .50 MG. They need a good and competitive MBT, so it makes sense at all. I would even say it was a good move to benefit them.
If a new player or someone asked me if there was any reason to play in Germany, I would say no. To be honest there isn’t any pride to start playing Germany, for those suffering and grinding. Germany isn’t that unique already, lack of CAS and competitive jets (currently). If one’s idea is to enjoy the game, why would he or she pick Germany and start over?
In case someone reads till the end. Thank you. I know people will agree or disagree with my words, but I just wanted Gaijin to make things right. If you agree with it, please push the post to let Gajin know our thoughts.