Old CoH-Stats News

Broken Stuff

I acquired a new domain for a different project, and had my server migrated to a new one, the problem is that it broke a few things, like the comments box (now replaced), and CoHWiki is also down, it should be resolved soon. If anyone runs into other errors, please let me know.

Edit: Oh wow Tech Support fixed the Wiki while I was typing this... awesome... lol

Quick Update

I finished the updating target tables weeks ago in case you haven’t noticed. Since the data is generated automatically, you will notice there are now a ton more targets for each weapons, feel free to remove anything that seems illogical, but post your changes on the talk pages.
Always looking for more people to help out with the Wiki.

Panzer Elite Veterancy

Finally finished the Panzer Elite veterancy sharing page Panzer Elite Veterancy.
I remember a Relic developers commenting on this feature, he said that all units in the radius are suppose to share the 50%, but it does not appear to be the case here. I cannot find his comments, it was many months ago. So this could be a game bug, or bug in my memory.

I will be adding target tables to the Wiki this week.

Target Tables

Been thinking about it lately, I didn't want to move too much to the wiki, but its just so much easier for me, I got no other choice.
Anyways I figured I should dump all the target table info onto the wiki.
You'll see what I mean here in a unfiltered test version: Link to Example
I expect to get it done next week. And ignore what I said yesterday, problem resolved, additional suggestions are welcome.

Updates

Two weeks left till my big break, so for now you'll have to nudge me to make me do anything substantial.
Wanted to do an update for Metternich and the forums he is currently running, I gathered some of the most interesting topics, go check them out, and tell the authors what you think about their ideas. Its the perfect thing to do when you are getting headaches from stats!


Eastern Front, Soviet Faction
Soviet Doctrines
Eastern Front, German Faction

North Africa, British Faction
North Africa, German Faction

Battle for France, German Faction
French Resiatance Faction

Soviet and Axis Armor
New Game Modes

Truck Resourcing Bugs

Ok, the hidden change I mentioned is unbusted... Maybe someone has already figured out how during the weekend when I was away and can't access the internet, but if you havn't, read all about it here.
Truck Resource Bug

Vampire Halftrack

Re-tested it with a new map, updated results.
Resources Stealing

Some Guides

Tested a bunch of things last night, and the second hidden change I mentioned is pretty busted, or at least cannot be confirmed a part of it as I couldn’t do a team game with AI and monitor its income. But the fuel income from the abilities and captain's vet as been increased from +3.8 to 4.0. Also tested were how Vampire Halftrack steals, and how AI works when something is garrisoned.

Garrison AI
Resources Stealing Explained

Patch 2.301 Update

First, Silly Rabbit! Trix Are for Kids! made a new list for XPs (the green numbers) for the Wiki, its very useful and saved me from all the math maddness.
You can find the list here: Command Point Experience Points

Also I removed the comments box from this page because it just looks lame when the monitor is small... you can still access it by clicking Chit Chat just below the site logo.

Now... Change Log for 2.301 (Gameplay Changes Only):
- British Bren carriers and Bren gunners will no longer be able to button Flakvierlings, 88s, AT guns, Howitzers.
- Strafing run has been tuned.
- US M8 Greyhound and Wehrmacht SdKfz 234 Armoured cars have had their target accuracy modifiers increased from 0.73 and 0.82 respectively to 0.9. (Most)
- US M8 Greyhound and SdKfz 234 Armoured Cars moving accuracy modifiers changed from 0.6 to 0.8. (Most)
- Light vehicle received accuracy modifier on light engine damage critical changed from 1.25 to 1.35.
- Sniper detection radius reduced from 3m to 1m.
- Panzer Elite Defensive Veterancy Vehicle modifiers tuned at vet levels 2 and 3. Received accuracy and damage modifiers reduced, health maximum modifiers reduced.
- Panzer Elite 222 Armoured cars have their health bonus at Vet 1 reduced from 30 to 15.

Hidden Changes:
- Sandbags, Barbed Wire, and Tank Trap camouflage detection possibly removed.
- Captain Veterancy, Secured Resourcing and Improved Command Vehicles resource bonuses tuned.

"Tuned" because I have no idea what is going on. I need help confirming and testing the second hidden change... I am sure its there, but not sure how it works, it looks weird, could be bugged... can't test it because CoH:OF Cannot Verify Media...

New Lists and Changes

Made some changes to a few lists, and added two new ones
Infantry Costs (Now based on squads)
Vehicle Speed List (Resorted by faction)
Vehicle Gun Tracking Speed (Added aim time)
Machine Gun DPS (Removed excess numbers)
Rifle DPS (Removed excess numbers)

Added two new lists: Suppression Per Second (SPS)
Machine Gun SPS
Rifle SPS

Formulas are based on DPS formulas described here, but replaced accuracy and damage with suppression.
No one has really done it before so I can't comment on accuracy, but it looked right to me.

If you plan to add modifiers or do additional work to the existing DPS/SPS lists, such as moving, vs targets, etc... Excel sheets are available upon request.
Macros for mod tools are also available if you want to verify things etc.
Share your contributions on the Wiki.

Some Lists

Infantry Costs
Vehicle Costs
Building Costs
Vehicle Speed List
Vehicle Gun Tracking Speed
Machine Gun DPS
Rifle DPS

A month since the last news...

I figured I should write something before everyone assume Im dead. Unfortunately other than minor fixes, not much has changed, except for the rapid expansion at CoHWiki, many thanks to all the contributors. However it is still in need of information, your contributions are needed!

I also found a neat feature on the wiki that I'll be working on for a bit, I made this sort-able Vehicle Speed List, now you can see all the speed data in one table. I plan to do the same for cost of vehicles/infantry and buildings, I am also looking for suggestions on what I should do next, what you want to see is what I will make. The tables are super easy to do, takes like 10 mins a table for me, just be specific and no insane requests.

We need yO

I've been getting a lot of help from some members of the community on the wiki project already, but it needs more!
Add some awesome tactics or give us some history lessons, and help everyone out!

Retail 2.300

Patch is finally out, I won't be doing a list this time because it'll take 10 pages, I checked for differences between the Beta 2.317 and the new Retail 2.300, and these are the difference:

- Wehrmacht defensive artillery fixes.
- Description fixed.

Yup, its basically 2.317, which means I am up-to-date.

Wiki yeah!

I am launching the Wiki section of CoH-Stats.com, the general goals and layouts are set, the rest is up to everyone, of course I will be adding a lot more stuff soon. Yes I know my wiki index page is crap, thats because I just started adding stuff today lol.
A brief page list has been assembled, and it is in no way complete, I will be adding additional guidelines and instructions later today on the forum. Please register and post your thoughts on the Suggestion/Improvements area. Click here to goto the forum.

Mini-Update

Updated the Vs. Suppressed/Pinned Targets guide. (Its a long name, what else can I call it?)

Added a Front/Rear/Side armor guide, because it was easy to do.

Updates finally

A bunch of updates this week. First and the most important, CoH-Stats now has its own forums. I have free space just sitting there, which can be better utilized by members of the community. Currently Metternich is the new forum administrator; the new forum is all about speculating and theorizing what may be in the next CoH title. If you have or think you have good ideas, share them with the community. Please contact Metternich if you wish to offer further assistance or suggestions. Click here to goto the forum.

Another contributions news BlackOmne has generously provided tactical maps screenshots for all current multiplayer maps. The old ones I had were very outdated. You can now access the new tactical maps via a new link in the Map Index, you can't miss it.

Now on to the Wikipedia thats sitting there, I sort of figured out what I want to do with it 5 minutes ago. The plan is to turn it into an extended tutorial of CoH, without the complicated numbers. It would include mostly straightforward tutorials and explanations, using only superficial statistics. The goal is to create something newbie friendly. I am looking for volunteers who are interested in contributing to this project and get it started, especially people with Wiki writing/operating experience. Contact Me if you are interested.

Oh and stats are updated to 3.317! Hopefully they will update the retail soon.

Miscellaneous Services

Lately I have been thinking about site expansion, but I can't think of anything interesting, plus its getting pretty busy around here, and there is still a lot of stats that can be added... Which means, I am now looking for competent individuals or groups who are interested in running a Wiki and/or Forum services.

This is completely free and optional, you won't see a bill from me, you don't work for me either, because you are allowed to do whatever you want. The content must be CoH related, and must be open to the public, you can get as many friends as you want to help you out, you are the boss, put your name in the credits. However I am still very responsible for everything you do, so it will be monitored. As for ideas, I perfer something that is not done already, something unique to the CoH community, it can go beyond gameplay, but there has to be some connection. For example: histroy of CoH units wiki, CoH comics forum, etc... I'm just making things up but you get the idea.

Keyword is service. If you are interested, send me an Email. I'm looking for something original and has potential.

Beta 2.315

Today I doubled the website, literally, I've uploaded all beta 2.315 statistics, but 2.201 statistics will forever be available via these links. I will make them easier to get to later this week.
Basics (2.201)
Factions (2.201)

There are maybe two things I still need to add to the 2.315, one of them is nebelwerfer veterancy. The other I don’t remember right now. 2.201 files will no longer be supported unless it’s something really serious.
All menus on this site points to current patch numbers, including menus on the 2.201 related pages. Links to 2.201 will be added later.
Zaxis’s calculators still carry 2.201 statistics, they will be updated when the retail patch comes out.

Site Updates

Since my internet wasn't working, I spent some time fixing thing... A lot has changed. I removed the space on the far right, added more width to the left column, and made a few additions to it. The menus on the right are very underused, probably because we all have the back button. Now theres is more room for content, after all this is why you are here reading this... This fix should also fix problems for lower resolution displays. Someone asked me why the color theme is black/grey, the simple answer is because I usually work on computers when its dark outside, and it is a lot easier on the eyes to look at something dark. This can be changed however, if you can show me a good color theme, maybe something more CoH-ish.
Anyways, you can also access just the tab menus on the left by going to:
CoH-Stats.com/lite

Updated Zaxis's DPS calculators page, added a DPS formulas page and included SMG/LMG data. All calculator credit goes to Zaxis
CoH-Stats.com/Zaxis

And finally added some additional Critical Tables that isn't covered in the weapons pages. Now you can find out excatly how to empty out an emplacement or kill a goliath
Additional Critical Tables

Scatter Guide, Update and Feedback Time

Let the link do the talking, scatter probably isn't too important to most people but it does have a massice role in the game.
More on Weapon Scatter

Today's update includes new Commander Pages for American and Wehrmacht factions. As well as many weapons target table updates that includes some requests, more are on the way.

Lately there have been a lot of questions regarding where to find stuff, both in the forums and on the comments box, so I am looking for suggestions on how to improve the navigation. I do have a search function on the right near the top, maybe that should be the first place people check, and it does work pretty well. Keep in mind that there are about 700-800 individual pages, and sometimes information are scattered, especially things under Basics. Suggestions are welcome, as I am currently focused on fixing things instead of updating stats (waiting on patch), nothing is impossible, just don't ask for a resolution fix for lower resolutions... too big of an overhaul at this time.

A few things...

A few things to talk about, first its the Team Automatch Beta for Opposing Fronts, I have no plans to include beta statistics, mainly because Relic has been releasing patches like crazy these days. Relic also fixed pretty much everything I've posted, which is awesome, everyone should go try it out.

And then there is the new CoH podcast on GR.org by bawx, prawn and evotech, a very good one, and I totally agree that Stats and Strat are 98.7% related lol. Check it out...
Link to the Podcast

Finally there is the weapons DPS (damage per second) calculator by Darth Zaxis, it is extreamly easy to use, just click buttons, easy to add new weapons if you know what you are doing, check it out. I loaded all the rifle type weapons into the calculator data files, its very interesting to see DPS on graphs. This is just the beta, hopefully there will be new features in future versions.
Link to the Calculator
Rifle DPS

Bugs and more bugs.

Welcome to another bug report:

Flamethrowers are infested with exploding bugs... I'll let the screenshots do the talking.
Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3
Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6

Commando Smoke is bugged, I've made a new video for this bug, it includes the non-bugged smoke, incase you are still wondering what they do.
Be sure to read the updated section of the Smoke guide so you know what is going on in that video.
Link to Video (Youtube)
Guide on Smoke

Small Update

No its not the Team Automatch Beta, not sure if I want to include them yet.
I updated all four weapons indexes
American Weapons
British Weapons
Wehrmacht Weapons
Panzer Elite Weapons

You Got Punked

"Secure Sectors, which increases Resource production of that Sector by 40%."
Correction, it is 66%...
Oh yeah and a Medium resources gives +11...

More on Resources

Cool Bug

Not really cool, just adding another bug to the list. SoulessCorpse has noticed something very interesting, Vetted Hetzers and Jadgpanthers gets a +3 in vs. infantry.
After some looking around, I've found the problem... Hetzers and Jagdpanthers are given the tank top MG42 at veterancy level two, the addition of this upgrade will result in +3 vs infantry, and side skirts as well as a penetration bonus at level three. I tested this in game, and the extra MG42, even though invibisible, do fire and damage. The skirts don't show up and there is no armor type change, but the penetration modifier do work.

I've updated the Hetzer and Jadgpanther pages. Choosing offensive or defensive veterancy is not required, it works much like standard veterancy, once you reach enough xp, you get them.

New Video

New smoking video, even got a new basics guide on it. Video was boring to make because it lacks explosions, but it does show how smoke works.

Link to Video (Youtube)
Guide on Smoke

Small Update

Added additional target table entries for droppable/capturable AT weapons such as the Bazooka and AT Emplacement as requested. I wouldn't mention this unless there were interesting finds - more broken tables, Bazooka can have perfect penetration too!

New Video

In this new video I'll show you how to get a level 6 veterancy heavy weapons squad, this is only available for American and Panzer Elite forces, Wehrmacht needs over 1,000 exp to vet up and captured squads are unaffected by KKC upgrades, however you can upgrade your infantry and have them take over heavy weapons, so no need to buy support veterancy ever again, British has all of its vets on Officers, who cannot capture heavy weapons.
Link to Video (Youtube)

So in this one, modified Riflemen with vet 3 cannot be killed, and HMG with vet 3 will not cooldown or reload during bursts, grab a HMG with vet 3 riflemen, then gain 3 additional level of veterancy gives you 6 levels of veterancy.

Suppression Guide Updated

Added new factions to the suppression guide
Suppression Guide
Brief Summary: British officer and commandos are hard to suppress, Panzer Elite are much harder to suppress while in cover.

Patch Update, plus hidden changes

--Original Change Log: (With minor tweaks for clarity)

Airborne Satchel Charges reduced in cost from 75munitions to 50munitions.
American 105mm artillery barrage recharge increased by 25s.
American 76mm gun upgrade cost reduced from 200mp/100fuel to 200mp/85fuel.
American Airborne Recoilless Rifles have their setup times reduced to enable them to fire more effectively at moving vehicles.
American BAR weapon damage modifier increased from .5 to .75 against Marder III armour type. BAR will do more damage when it penetrates the armour of the Marder III.
American Offmap artillery arrival delay reduced by 1s.
American Rangers have some changes to their veterancy. Vet 1 received accuracy bonus is moved to Vet 2. Vet 2 received damage modifier is moved to Vet 1.
American Rangers have their reinforce costs increased by approximately 10mp per soldier.
American Riflemen receive longer range sticky bombs ability at Vet level 2.
American Sherman .50cal turret mount cost reduced from 100munitions to 75munitions.
British 17 pounder AT gun has its range increased marginally to account for the size of its emplacement.
British 25 Pounder scatter tuned to reduce overshooting.
British Armour Command Truck and Field Support Truck have their sight radii tuned.
British Deploy Marksman ability range reduced from 35 to 30.
British Lieutenant, Captain and Recon squads have their camouflage detection increased marginally.
British Sappers have their health individually increased by 5.
British trucks have a small camo detection radius.
Commando Artilleryi cost increased from 80munitions to 100munitions.
Defensive Operations (researched at the HQ) is required to enable healing at Panzer Elite Medical stations.
Goliath has reduced chance of taking an engine critical from small arms fire.
Jagdpanther costs set to be the same as King Tiger. Will cost 100mp upkeep per minute for 5 minutes.
M8 Greyhound 37mm gun cool down reduced from 9s to 7s.
MG42 Suppression increased vs tp_infantry_soldier (British Infantry/Panzer Elite Infantry)).
On map American 105mm howitzers and all Flak 88 variants have their build times reduced from 90s to 60s.
Pak 38 Vet 3 damage modifier reduced from 1.25 to 1.15
Panzer Elite AT grenades set to do matching damage vs tp_infantry_soldier (British Infantry/Panzer Elite Infantry) target types
Panzer Elite AT Halftrack Focused Firing ability increased in cost from 30munitions to 40munitions.
Panzer Elite AT Halftrack Focused Firing ability will set a .55 speed modifier on the AT Halftrack for the duration of the ability.
Panzer Elite AT Halftrack Treadbreaker ability cost increased from 25munitions to 40munitions.
Panzer Elite AT Halftrack Treadbreaker ability range decreased from 45 to 32.
Panzer Elite Booby Trap ability recharge time increased.
Panzer Elite Defensive Operations cost increased from 100mp/20fuel to 150mp/30fuel
Panzer Elite Fallschirmjager FG42 weapon has its rate of fire reduced from 8 to 7.
Panzer Elite Fallschirmjager FG42 weapon is less effective against units in light and open cover.
Panzer Elite Flakvierling 38 cost changed from 340mp/20fuel to 300mp/35fuel.
Panzer Elite Funkwagen steals 100% of resources from enemy sectors now instead of 50%.
Panzer Elite grenadiers receive veterancy at a slower rate. Required 8 points for vet 1, 22 for vet 2, 36 for vet 3, now requires 12 points for vet 1, 26 for vet 2, 40 for vet 3.
Panzer Elite Infantry Halftrack cost increased from 240mp/15fuel to 240mp/20fuel.
Panzer Elite Infantry Halftrack had its main MG42 Suppression reduced vs units in heavy and light cover.
Panzer Elite Infantry Halftrack health reduced from 300 to 285.
Panzer Elite Infantry lose their received_accuracy modifiers for Defensive Vet 1 and Defensive Vet 2
Panzer Elite Jager Kommand and Support Kommand costs increased from 220mp/20fuel to 220mp/30fuel.
Panzer Elite Luftwaffe Commander tree has its command point costs modified.
Panzer Elite Mortar Halftrack barrage tuned by adding 1s to each cool down.
Panzer Elite Munition Halftrack cost reduced from 220mp/25fuel to 200mp/15fuel
Panzer Elite Panzer IV Infantry Support tank had its main weapon accuracy increased vs tp_infantry (US and Wehrmacht infantry) and tp_infantry_elite (US Rangers) from .4 to .5.
Panzer Elite Scout Car Logistik Upgrade decreased in cost from 40munitions to 25munitions.
Panzer Elite Sector Artillery costs 3 command points instead of 4.
Panzer Elite Tank Busters reduced in cost from 390mp to 360mp.
Panzer Elite Wirbelwind AA vehicle increased in effectiveness vs light vehicles. Rounds Will have a greater chance of penetrating Armour of vehicles like M8 Greyhound and M3 Halftracks.
Panzer Elite Wirbelwind has improved accuracy modifiers against massed infantry.
Panzer Grenadiers max builders set from 12 to 6. This will reduce the construction speed of Panzer Elite infantry.
Probability of blowing up a flamethrower armed soldier is reduced.
Turret mounted machine gunners have their chance of death criticals reduced in most weapon categories.
Wehrmacht Flak 88 health increased from 200 to 325.
Wehrmacht Registered Artillery cost reduced from 150munitions to 125munitions.
Wehrmacht StuH 42 weapon does marginally increased area damage to infantry.
Wehrmacht Volksgrenadiers get a new K98 rifle tuned vs tp_infantry_soldier (British Infantry/Panzer Elite Infantry). Damage modifier increased from .6 to .65.

--Hidden Changes:

Many description updates.
Panzer Elite AT grenades set to do matching damage vs tp_infantry_soldier (British Infantry/Panzer Elite Infantry) target types. ---- This is NOT fixed.
Panzer Elite AT Halftrack fuel cost reduced to 15fuel.
American Sniper retreat bug fixed (was suppressible while retreating).
Panzer Elite Marder III damage reduced vs American tanks.
Panzer Elite Incendiary Mortar area of effect tweaked, critical tables vs halftracks tweaked
Wehrmacht StuH 42 weapon improved vs garrison (building) cover.
American Offmap artillery arrival delay reduced by 1s. ---- This is False. Delay is reduced to 1, from 4.

Updates

Did a little re-sync, which means fixed some errors that some have pointed out, still waiting on the patch...
Also added Weapons vs. Cover Tables for all factions, now you can figure out what is good vs what cover.

Two Basics Guides Updated

Weapon Ranges
Aim Time

Reply to the Suggestions by Anonymous

I got this suggestions from the comments/suggestion box, I wanted to reply there but it would take alot of room so I'll just do it here.

Suggestion
"I think a major way to improve this site is the way information is given. Most people would want to have a quick view of an unit and altough the reload and wind up/down info are interesting, they are no use to quick analysis. So i would suggest to indicate the rate of fire per minute per weapons and then calculate the firepower of the squads into damage per seconds @ each range, and that per unit setups. That would give great info to visitors with minimum perusing! I know its a lot of work though :P" - Anonymous

Reply
I too think a bunch people are looking for brief, instant information on this site, without going wtf does this mean and etc. I know how important instant information is, but its not my fault that Company of Heroes is so deep and complex =P. In fact, this site was extremely simple when it was first launched, health, cost, damage, accuracy... a few tables that explain things and that’s about it. Overtime, suggestions piled up, new weird things are being discovered and people asked WHY, and WHY things happen is a major focus for this site. For example the wind up/dn stuff, someone was trying to figure out which weapon is better, and they noticed that cooldown is only a part of the delay between shots, resulting in messed up calculations. Same happened with almost every other new addition on this site people just want to know what’s going on.

I know how a lot of this can be intimating to someone who just picked up CoH, and didn’t know there are so many variables in the game, sadly this is how it is. This is also the reason why I don't do DPS, too many randomness and things that may affect the outcome greatly, it is however, doable for small arms weapons but for the big guns, with penetration mixed in, they are just too inaccurate and can give people false impressions. However I do encourage people to calculate their own DPS for whatever test they are doing, I could probably provide a formulas. I don't like math tbh. A simple version of everything does sound interesting however, and it is something that I hope I can add in the future.

Site updates

Not a huge update, but here it goes
- Sound removed from the main menu to the left
- Updated the XP/CP FAQ (New munitions salvage chart)
- Updated the Accuracy Increment FAQ (OF weapon types added)
- Added doctrine call-in prices to units
- Added Retreat/Reinforce details to all infantry units.
- Some designe fixes, hopefully will improve page load time.

Video Tip

Asked by a lot of people about this, I tested it but didn't record it the first time, but now I have.
Video is on what happens when you capture a heavy weapon with a squad with veterancy.
Link to Video

300 MB of Stuff to Download

Upload done, you can find all the stuff that I uploaded so far in the Downloads Section.

Random Stats

Just for fun, heres the Top 10 most popular pages for Oct 1 - Oct 22 (Today), not including indexes and commanders and such.
1. Panzer Grenadiers
2. British Veterancy
3. Fallshirmjagers
4. Tommies
5. Lieutenant
6. King Tiger
7. Jagdpanther
8. Captain Veterancy
9. Hetzer
10. Lieutenant Veterancy
Im guessing a lot of people are looking for veterancy info.

Contents for Download

I moved all the loading screens to my other server which I never use, but due to the restrictions on that server, I am only able to upload files smaller than 10MB, so I had to chop them up into smaller pieces. You can find all the downloadable content under Downloads
In a few days I will also upload a lot audio pieces, such as batterchatters.

I cannot guarantee anything on the other server, the bandwidth is limited, and I will not upload them again if downloads exceeds the limit. It is however, very fast and reliable and should have no downtimes.

New Video. Received Accuracy and First Strike

Link to Video
This video will explain some of the bizarre things that happen in the game, from not being able to damage things with Goliath, artillery and many other explosives, to why PaKs suck to much even though Relic say they should own.

The reason I added this one is because received accuracy multipliers has become a major part of Panzer Elite defensive veterancy, with proper stacking with other abilities, you can have as low as 45% reduction on any vehicle, which means it cannot be damaged 45% of the time even if a gain bomb land right next to it. and first strike is now available on more than just the 50mm PaK. You can find them on Fallshirmjager and Sappers.

What you see in the video is MG/Snipers with default received accuracy modifiers, some of them are not getting killed by the goliath explosions, because explosives like all other weapons are either hits or misses, a "missed" explosion cannot damage its target, even if its next to it, and make you go WTF.
Part two is a first strike test, first strike is available on 50mm PaKs, Sappers, Fallshirmjagers and Hetzer, excluding the Hetzer, the rest of them all have a duration for their bonus, however the game only count the first shot, and ignore the durations. So there are 4 Panzerschrecks firing on the bunker in game, without first strike bonus, they do 1 damage, and is not really noticeable, cammoed troopers' first volley will damage the bunker, but the next volley does nothing, so the duration is not counted.

Operation Market Garden Walkthrough

Yes, it is finally here! I played the Panzer Elite Campaign for the second time, wrote 7 pages total in MS Word... about 13-14 page double spaced, more than what I normally do for classes, so you better like it lol. Reload the page if it still says Under Construction.

Also made a page for Company [OP], directions on how to join and such.

Patch! 2.102

Scroll down to September 14, 2007, Beta Patch v2.76 Change Logs, yes its the same.

BTW, Join the [OP] Company! We are in the top 15 LOL. PM for invite, everyone is welcome ;)

Relic Online Company!

I've started a Relic Onine Company (Co.) just 5 mins ago, I really don't have a reason, but I hope people would join. I think Co. is the only way to play arranged automatch... The company is OP, literally [OP], please bring OPness to [OP].
Everyone is welcome, I don't care about your skills or gaming experience, join and have fun!
Click for the Company Roster.
If you would like an invitation please PM me, Email me, or leave a message somewhere I can see. With your relic online profile name.

Also updated at this time...

Singleplayer Maps and Objectives has been added for Operation Market Garden and Liberation of Caen.

Mini Update

Tired of waiting for the patch, so I just finished the British buildings and abilities sections, some typos, and menus. Be aware that the stats on this site is potentially 1-2 patches ahead of your game.
Seriously reconsidering the SP walkthrough part, it was a bit easy to be honest, but I'll make that decision when I finish the SP pages.

Patch 2.101 for Company of Heroes and Opposing Fronts.

The patch does not include the changes included in beta patch 2.76 and 2.77, so I will give it some time before start updating.

Opposing Fronts Maps (Plus the ones you don't have)

By the way, check out the just updated Multiplayer Maps section, you can now see all 12 maps that came with this patch, some are not visible ingame, might need to reload the page. They could be Opposing Fronts exclusive maps, or just a mistake by Relic. Much thanks to Rizz for sending these pictures to me so I didn't have to download the 1.7gb patch =D

Beta Patch v2.77 Change Logs

No hidden changes.

- Munition Halftrack cost reduced to 200mp/15fuel
- Panzer Elite Defensive Operations cost increased to 150mp/30fuel
- Panzer Elite Mortar Halftrack barrage tuned. 1 second added to each cooldown.
- M8 Greyhound 37mm gun cooldown lowered to 7s from 9s.
- American 76mm gun upgrade cost lowered by 15 fuel.
- Sherman .50cal turret mount lowered in cost by 25 munitions.
- Turret mounted machine gunners have their chance of death criticals reduced in most weapon categories.
- Goliath has reduced chance of taking an engine critical from small arms fire.
- Pak 38 vet 3 damage reduced from 1.25 to 1.15
- On map American 105mm howitzers and Flak 88 variants all have their build times reduced.
- British trucks have a small camo detection radius.
- British Armour Command Truck and Field Support Truck have their sight radii tuned.
- American Offmap artillery arrival delay reduced by 1s.
- Volksgrenadiers get a new K98 rifle tuned vs tp_infantry_soldier. Damage increased to .65.
- Fixed a bug that prevented scorched points from being repaired by troops other than Panzer Elite.

Two Basics Guides Updated

Weapon Drops and Slots
Vehicle Speed and Terrains
Whats next?.

Beta Patch v2.76 Change Logs

Change log by Relic, See notes at the end for hidden changes

- Vet 3 Ostwind receives a 40% boost to accuracy.
- Wehrmacht Panzer Command Building reduced 15 fuel.
- Wehrmacht Panzer Command build time increased by 15s
- Knights' Cross Holders receive Panzerfaust ability at Vet 3
- Panther cost reduced from 140 fuel to 125 fuel.
- Panzerfausts cost reduced to 35
- Panzerfausts improved vs light vehicles.
- StuG and StuH receive a 15% health modifier at vet 2
- Wehrmacht Halftracks receive damage modifier at Vet 1 decreased from .85 to .75
- Wehrmacht Halftracks deliver 20% more damage Vet 2
- Vet 2 StuH has a received penetration modifier of .85
- Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower range increased from 20 to 35
- Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower damage output increased vs pinned (1.5 damage, 2x accuracy) and suppressed targets (1.25 damage).
- Sniper rifles accuracy vs trench cover increased from .25 to .45
- Reduced cost of Allied MG nest by 5 fuel.
- Ranger Veterancy experience requirements increased to 14/28/50
- British Howitzer Popcap reduced to 10 from 12.
- BAR damage increased to .4 versus Panzer Elite soldiers.
- Puma/234 Armoured Car Vet 2 range bonus reduced to 1.125 from 1.2
- Nebelwerfer Vet 3 damage reduced to 1.15 from 1.25

Hidden Changes
- Knights' Cross Holders cost reduced.

New bug list for Opposing Fronts beta

Bugs FTL go check it out. If you have another one you want to verified or added to the list, let me know.

Beta Patch v2.75 Change Logs

Change log by Relic, See notes at the end for hidden changes and possible issues.


- More StuH projectile Tuning. Projectile set to artillery type to deal with very errant misses.
- FG42 tuned. Burst length reset, moving accuracy and moving burst modifiers adjusted to match non-assault rifle weapons.
- Tuned some StuG and StuH target damage modifiers.
- Vet exp values tuned for British and Panzer Elite Vehicles, British Captains, LTs, and Luftwaffe Ground forces.
- Pak35 weapon on 250 AT halftrack had its priority tuned vs team weapons. Will kill weapon teams more effectively instead of shell intersecting team weapon.
- Bug fix for V1 that prevented it from landing if the FOW closed in too early during the ability (if a spotter was killed for example).
- Received accuracy modifier removed from British Captain.
- Bren carriers build time increased to 35 seconds.
- Bren carriers Armour Piercing ability cost increased to 40 munitions.
- UI changes to creeping barrage.
- Fixed Bofors vs tp_armour_axis_panther_skirts
- Vet cost Updates for Werhmacht Support units and Vehicles (from manpower/fuel - 100/30, 300/50, 300/70 to 100/20, 200/40, 250/50)
- Wehrmacht Puma/234 Heavy Armoured car receives a 20% weapon range increase at Vet 2 and a 30% weapon damage increase at Vet 3
- Wehrmacht Mortar teams receive a 50% damage increase to their barrage at Vet 3
- Wehrmacht Nebelwerfers receive a 35% speed boost at vet 1
- Wehrmacht Nebelwerfers receive a 25% damage increase to their barrage at vet 3
- Wehrmacht MG42s receive a +15 sight range increase at Vet 3
- Wehrmacht Pak38s receive a 25% damage boost at Vet 3.
- Kettenkrad sniper detection range increased to 20.

Some hidden changes
American smoke barrage range reduced to 75
Panzerfaust damage increased vs Bren Carriers

Beta Patch v2.74 Change Logs

Change log by Relic, See notes at the end for hidden changes and possible issues.


- King Tiger generates 100mp reduction for 5 minutes upon arrival.
- Wehrmacht Battle Phase fuel cost reduced to 50 from 65
- Armour Piercing shells on Allied 57mm AT and British 17pounder increased to 50mun
- Wehrmacht Panthers, Stugs, and Panzer IVS, and PE Panzer IVs Infantry Support Tanks are more resistant to infantry AT (Panzerschrecks, Bazookas, Sticky Bombs, Recoilless rifles, PIATs etc.) when they receive armour skirts from Veterancy or upgrades. - See Notes
- Wehrmacht pioneers receive a repair ability at Vet 3 that enables them to repair more effectively in combat. The damage modifier while repairing was reduced.
- British LTs are affected by suppression, but can take a considerable amount of fire before becoming suppressed.
- British Infantry sections and LTs have their capture modifier set to 1.0 instead of 1.5.
- Bren carriers lose a received damage bonus (.85) when they upgrade with the Vickers MMG.
- Mortar damage modifier increased vs tp_trench cover types.
- British mortars have additional accuracy bonus vs slit trenches.
- British Rifle grenades improved vs tp_trench cover type and trench objects.
- Panzer Grenadiers and Fallschirmjagershave their passive mine detection re-enabled. Mines within 10m will be detected when the PGs are immobile for 3 seconds.
- 250 Funkwagen halftrack will detect and reveal camouflaged snipers in an area around itself when setup.
- British Infantry damage modifier while constructing emplacements increased from 1.5 to 2.0 to match Sappers.
- Panzer Elite start with 50 munitions.
- Stormtrooper's bundled grenade does 3x damage vs slit trenches.
- Button vehicle will disable coaxial MGs before the main gun. Main gun will remain active for 5 seconds after ability is applied.
- Tank guns set to .9 damage vs tp_infantry_soldier (Panzer Grenadiers and British Infantry). Increased from .7
- Removed rear damage enabled flag from Kettenkrad.

Some hidden changes not mentioned in the change log:
Bren carriers AP now cost 40 munitions
Bren carriers build time increased to 35
Barrage penetration Fixed
Fallschirmjager FG42 stats tweaked.
There is more but I cant remember...

A thing about the armor skirts...
Is that they appears to be broken, the only one that is correct is Panzer Elite Panzer IV upgrade, there is no armor type change in StuG/H, Wehrmacht Panzer IV, and Panthers, or at least I havn't found them yet
Another problem is that these upgrades will make the Panzer IV easier to hit by some tank weapons. Bofors 40mm also has a bug vs Panthers with skirts.

O.K. another bug...
If it was tiny I wouldn't even mention it... There is a problem with British/Panzer Elite vets, some vehicles are giving extreamly low experience values when killed. See for yourselves at Vet Gain Basics

Multiplayer Maps Section

Yes its back, now with 2x more stuff to mess with. Go straight to the Multi-Player Maps Section to check it out, new beta maps are also included, at the top.
For those of you who don't know how it works, you drag stuff around the map and do whatever you want with those, print screen or whatever, use your imaginations.

Beta Patch v2.71 Change Logs

Change log by Relic, including 2.69, 2.71. No major hidden changes, although it does appear that Pioneer veterancy is broken, does not appear in the support upgrade list, need confirmation.

-Panzer Grenadier AT grenade set to do the same damage vs British Infantry as regular infantry.
-Wehrmacht forces receive a new medkit.
-Stukas, V1s, and Nebelwerfers all have improved damage vs British emplacements.
-Nebelwerfers and Stukas set to 1.0 damage vs tp_infantry_soldier.
-Pak 38s and Flak 88s have been moved into the Vehicle Veterancy research at the KampfKraft Center.
-Mortars set to do 1.0 damage vs tp_infantry_soldier target types (Panzer Grenadiers and British Infantry).
-V1 FOW scatter modifiers reduced.
-PIAT scatter modified to reduce anti-infantry effectiveness
-British Priest damage modifier vs buildings set from .35 to .25
-Panzer Elite Scout car health increased from 220 to 260.
-British Artillery cooldowns (basic and supercharge barrages) set from 60 to 90.
-StuH weapon scatter reduced, angle of gun depression increased marginally.
-StuH tilt set to 0m.
-Panzer Elite AT grenade damage bug fixed on target types associated with British Infantry.
-Pioneers veterancy moved to support veteran choice.
-Pioneers have a received damage modifier when massed.
-Butterfly minesset to damage all infantry types equally.
-All Flamethrowers set to do damage to gliders after they land.
-Removed incorrect squad AI plan from several tank squads.
-Fixed a bug where abilities, such as BAR suppression, were able to be used in hold of M3 Halftrack. These abilities wouldn't work in the halftrack.
-A data bug fix was made to Panzer Elite Suppressive Volley Fire

Beta Patch v2.68 Change Logs

Change log by Relic. Combined a couple changes, since they are of the same unit or ability. No major hidden changes. Might need to reload some of the pages.

- Panzer Grenadier G43 Rifle upgrade cost increased to 50 from 35
- Lieutenant Auras were tuned.
- 250 Infantry Halftrack drops to 15 fuel from 20
- 250 'Funkwagen' Halftrack drops to 0 from 20 fuel.
- Munitions Halftrack was decreased from 280 to 220 manpower
- All Panzer Elite 250 halftracks were increased in health from 260 to 300
- Panzer Elite Scout Car cost decreased from 240 to 220 manpower
- Panzer Elite Scout Car popcap decreased from 4 to 2.
- Tank Buster infantry increased in cost to 390 manpower
- Assault Infantry increased in price to 360 manpower
- Received damage modifiers reduced to .99 on Group Zeal ability for Panzer Elite.
- Panzer Elite 88mm health increased from 250 to 375.
- British 25pounder fuel cost increased from 55 to 75.
- British 25pounder popcap increased to 12 from 8
- Axis Personnel population upkeep threshold increased from 12 to 14
- Pioneer upkeep doubled from approximately 3 to approximately 6.
- Upkeep removed from repair pioneer at Repair Bunker.
- tp_slit_trench had its disable_target_search removed and artillery was added to its projectile pass through for flamethrowers.
- V1 set to a new projectile type that will allow it to pass through buildings in order for it to hit its targeted location.
- V1 scatter tuned.
- PIAT Weapon tuned
- Allied Bazookas are slightly less accurate vs light vehicles.
- Panzer Elite Base Building Health increased from 500 to 1000.
- Heavy Tank guns have reduced accuracy vs PE light vehicles. Modifier is set from 1 to .6
- Stuarts, M8 Greyhounds have .8 moving accuracy modifier vs PE Light vehicles.
- Sticky bombs given a .8 damage modifier vs Panzer Elite Light vehicles.
- Snipers (Allied, Axis) retreat modifiers tuned. Sniper retreat received accuracy modifier set to .75
- Axis Mortar scatter reduced marginally to account for its extra range. Angle drops from 10 to 9, distance_scatter drops from 12 to 10.
- Fallschirmjager FG42 rifle tuned.
- Removed 'building' type off Wehrmacht and Panzer Elite defenses to prevent Registered Artillery from being used on these structures.
- Registered artillery has a slight modification to its target requirements.
- Panzer Elite Aid Station health regeneration modifier set from .15 to .095

Opposing Front OF Beta Update

I know you've been waiting, and now the open beta is here, British and Panzer Elite factions are open. Stats are based on the Opposing Front Open Beta, all vCoH content has also been updated. A few things though, there might be errors with page titles, wrong images, broken links, missing menus, etc... not all vCoH has been updated to match the beta, but all beta related stuff should be there.

The current priority is to finish the british units pages, update all vCoH weapon contents, and update basics guides. vCoH stuff will no longer be available after today.
As usual, report errors/whatever in the box to the right

Single Player Stuff and Downloads

Added a new video pages with all rendered movies from the CoH Campaign, Media. Enjoy
Could use a better name for the section tho... suggestions are welcome.

The Download Section is being reorgnized and will soon feature more content, such as wallpapers, audio clips, old guides... Send me your ideas.

Gaining Veterancy Guide

Just added that, since people asked about it. You can find the new guide at Basics Index, or Gaining Veterancy. Enjoy

Faction Information / New Shoutbox

Added the American Information and Wehrmacht Information indexes. Once finished, it will contain all in-game tooltip descriptions, and more. Currently only Infantry, Vehicles and Buildings pages are finished.

New shoutbox has been added to replace the old one. Nothing extra, but I perfer running my own scripts. Have fun!

Companies/Doctrines

Added the American Companies and Wehrmacht Doctrines pages. Two 404s down, many more to go.

Wondering what I should put into Information sections under Factions... Suggestions are welcome!

Buildings Links Update

Upgraded all pages under American Buildings and Wehrmacht Buildings except for the mines. Won't be listing them all here. As usual, please report all errors.

Ability Links Update

Upgraded every page under American Abilities and Wehrmacht Abilities. I won't list them all here. As usual, please report all errors.

Videos Page Up

Yeah... look to your left or right. (May need to reload this page)

Added Two Videos

Added another video for vehicle cover. You can find the videos embedded on the Vehicle Cover pages under both American Abilities and Wehrmacht Abilities.

Also made a fun video... you just have to see it to see what I am talking about... Click Here

I will add the videos page back in the future.

Added a Video

Added video evidence that vehicle cover exists. You can find the videos embedded on the Vehicle Cover pages under both American Abilities and Wehrmacht Abilities. Hopefully this can answer all of your questions regarding the existence of this ability, and maybe even influence your gameplay a little ;)

Splash damage bugs being addressed

''We're also aware of the Axis damage tables and are looking into it. It's something we are hoping to have fixed during testing with the beta and for Opposing Fronts.'' - Buggo

Good news indeed, but a little late in my opinion... For the record, the bug was discovered while working on the BattleTest mod, patch 1.5.

Patch 1.71 Update

The only balance change was for the Allied War Machine, duration has been decreased and cooldown is increased. The cost of the ability has not been increased to 250 munitions, because it was never anything other than 250 munitions...

No other hidden changes detected.

The follow pages has been updated to reflect the changes.

Allied War Machine

M10 Tank Destroyer

M4 Crocodile Sherman

M4 Sherman

M4 Calliope Sherman

M26 Pershing

M8 Greyhound

Weapons Links Update

All weapons links have been updated, unfortunately I don't have the time to put them in newer formats, OF Beta is coming soon, and that is my priority.

The newer version will not be forgotten however, there are a few new things that I want to include, like aim times and scatter info, plus OF may bring many more features, they will be added, eventually or by request.

American Weapns (May need to refresh the page)

Wehrmacht Weapns (May need to refresh the page)

Units Pages Update Complete

Well yeah, done with units for now. There may be broken links within those pages because weapons links still needs to be updated. You may access weapons stats by going Factions > Weapons

As usual, please report all errors using the shoutbox to the right

The following Wehrmacht Units pages have been upgraded.

PaK 38 AT Gun

Nebelwerfer Rocket Battery

88mm FlaK 36

Goliath

Motorcycle

SdKfz 251 Halftrack

SdKfz 234 Puma

StuG IV

StuH 42

Panzer IV

Ostwind Flak Panzer

Panther

Tiger

Tiger Ace

Minor Update
The following Wehrmacht Units pages have been upgraded.

Pioneers

Volksgrenadiers

MG42 Crew

Grenadiers

Mortar Crew

Sniper

Officer

Knights Cross Holders

Weapons Crew

Stormtroopers

Minor Update
The following American Units pages have been upgraded.

57mm AT Gun

M10 Tank Destroyer

M4 Crocodile Sherman

M4 Sherman

M4 Calliope Sherman

M26 Pershing

Howitzer Battery

Weapons Crew

Airdropped Weapons Crew

P-47 Thunderbolt (NEW)

Death of a blog...

My blog is crap, so I took it out, it’s useless and has unnecessary features that I don't like. From now all on news items will be displayed here. The Shout box stays, because it’s actually useful... As usual, please report all errors or post suggestions in that box, they will be answered.

Now, the REAL news... The following pages has been updated with the new stats layout, more will be converted when I have the time to do so. During this time you may experience some "403 Forbidden" error messages. Not all links are updated within the new layout. However you can still access all the statistics via the menus on the left and right side of the page

The following American Units pages have been upgraded.

Engineers

Rifemen

HMG Crew

Sniper

Mortar Crew

Paratroopers

Rangers

Jeep

M3 Halftrack

M8 Greyhound