The next version says the update will buff semi-automatics, but it mentions the issue of the first shot being inaccurate when aiming.
I remember semi-autos used to be quite strong and accurate, but they were nerfed not long after and became what they are now.
This “buff” feels more like a revert to how they used to be rather than an actual strengthening.
Right now, for Germany at BR3, I’ve bought the Walther rifle (radioman), the Mauser G41 (nine-man squad), and the G41 sniper—all semi-autos. I enjoy playing Germany at BR3 because you can buy more advanced squads, which means more potential earnings. But since German semi-autos are already weaker compared to the American ones, even after buying them, they don’t feel very useful. I’ve even warned others not to buy these German semi-auto squad rifles.
Currently, I can only play the Assault MP41 (R) three-cycle squad—after all, the bonuses are high. But losing and earning 5,000 points feels worse than winning and earning 2,500. The weapons for engineers and anti-tank roles also need to be considered for their effectiveness.
German semi-autos now feel like they’ve been “poisoned.” From the Armaguerra to the G-43, German semi-autos—or rather, all non-Soviet semi-autos—seem to have handling issues. I can fire several shots within 10 meters and still miss, which feels absolutely absurd. Just thinking about charging into the first defense line in Moscow with a G41 for trench warfare, only for my rifle to miss at 5–10 meters, makes my eyes widen in disbelief.
I hope this update addresses the random recoil issue more thoroughly. I also hope semi-auto reload speed gets buffed. Instead of constantly focusing on Soviet semi-autos, the developers should look at their own problems. From the 5-round semi-auto at BR2 to the 10-round at BR3, and the higher damage/double magazines at BR4, I think BR2–4 is fairly balanced right now.
Spoiler
[poll type=multiple results=always min=1 max=3 chartType=bar]- Do you support strengthening the overall attributes of semi-automatic weapons?
- Do you think semi-autos are weak right now?
- Semi-automatic weapons do not need strengthening currently.
- Semi-automatic weapons do not need strengthening currently.
