[UPDATE] WG listened, and are buffing
both of these tanks in 9.17.1!
https://ritastatusreport.live/2017/01/27/9-17-1-complete-list-of-changes/
Looks like they're taking the path of buffing the T-34-85M's gun to match the T-34-85's. Not my first choice for a buff, but whatever. As long as WG keeps the current stats of the the tank being slower and having worse gun handling than the T-34-85, I'm fine with it; heck, I might actually get it now.
Good news for Pz IV S owners, the buffs are
very similar to the ones that I proposed in my post. Check out the link for full details. Cheers, WG!
Sup guys,
The_Ghghp here with my opinion on how the T-34-85M and Pz. IV Schmalturm should be buffed to become competitive with the current tier 6 premium mediums that are offered in-game.
The Pz IV S. was phased out of the shop, and the T-34-85M only offered for a limited time.
However, with the new
tankrewards.com missions that WG NA is offering for the rest of January and February, you have the option to be rewarded with one of the following for earning 45 points or more:
- T-34-85M
- Strv m/42-57
- Škoda T40
- Standard supply crate
Right now, the T-34-85M and Pz IV S are tanks with almost nothing going for them. Meanwhile, other premium mediums like the Škoda T40 and Strv m/42-57 are both designed so that they have some outstanding and novel characteristic, such as the 4 round autoloader on the Strv.
So why not apply the method of making premium tanks unique to buff the T-34-85M and Pz IV S?
