Some random thoughts

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Originally Posted by Wdll

ATGMs, especialy the TA variety, are a ***** to deal with. That is just one of the problems that MBTs face (winSPMBT, I am not talking about real life). Even the MBTs that have some kind of defense system, they more and more feel like a waste of points. Even if you abandon the MBTs and get some lighter solutions that also serve as APCs, their cost is high enough to barely make it much better, plus the risk of losing the vehicle and the troops inside. Going infantry only isn't much better, with even light mortars being able to obliterate them, you just need to have vehicles.
So, is the answer a combination of very cheap APCs and cheap tanks with occasional specialised forces like scout/snipe with good Vision, and ATGMs?

Of course you then get in the 200 units limit if talking about PBEM campaigns, but still...

You have just described, in my opinion, the main detraction from SPMBT. The biggest reason many play this game is to get heavy tank action. Hence the name, Steel Panthers Main Battle Tank. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the hardcore tank action that some look for is almost proscribed in post 20th century battles because of size 0 TI ATGMs. These weapons system platforms (especially top attack) should be, in my opinion, increased in cost by at least 50%,

Yours Truly,
Andrew Nault