.50 Cal M2

[hoary elk]

So, i think seeing the Ma Deus in this game would be a nice addition. Seeing as it is one of the greatest implements of warfare ever(ill die on this hill). Granted the tricky part would be how it would be implemented, ive thought about this and using it as a static buildable like the AT gun would be acceptable. Id also say given its a .50 that it should have penetrative ability through lots of material (wood fences, wood walls, thin rock walls), but thats up for debate for game purposes.

I speak from experience when i say having it deployable as non static of any kind would be unrealistic, everything about that weapon is heavy, the exception being mounted on vehicles.

Now my reasoning for it not being a man portable weapon, while obvious to some isn’t to others. The weapon would need to be broken down to 4 parts for adequate transportation, the gun, barrels, tripod, and ammo. Thats 4 people carrying it at minimum.
Now my example of translating this to game could be, make a gunner loadout for the mg class, and function like AT gunner. It would have to be constructed with supplies and built. Then each belt reloaded the same as the AT gun, or limited reloads that need a support ammo box nearby.
Balancing would have to be emphasizing this weapons large caliber, it doesn’t fire as fast as the Germans MGs or the .30cal but what it lacks in fire rate it should make up in ensuring maximum suppression and elimination.

[hollow arch]

The M2 is in the game and it’s just a glorified M1919 the entire gun is laughable, it has no armor pen capabilities or penetration in any form, and the suppression effect from it is even worse, you’re more likely to keep your head down if there’s an MP40 shooting at you than this thing.

Also BM said Buildable HMGs may be coming so we’ll see if T17 holds that promise

[hoary elk]

I mentioned the M1919 in the post. Just i referred to it as ‘the .30cal’. Ill correct it for clarification. Plus the weapons are vastly different is size and mission set.

[tall spire]

The M2 is on the allied half track. Because of the penetration, and lack of armor damage, it’s basically the same as any other MG. Adding environmental penetration and increased suppression would go a long way to make it more useful. Right now it’s just an easy way to get your head shot off by a rifleman.

[hollow arch]

Since I can finally message here again, I’m saying the M2 Browning is already ingame, it’s mounted on the M3A1 Halftracks but it functions so poorly it’s just an M1919 with a different sound bite

[merry sleet]

M2 performs nothing like irl, should have a decent suppression but not as good as mg42 or 34, Germans were terrified of the 50cal because of the possibility getting hit by it and just turning to paste. A 50cal should be able to destroy a puma from sides and back, it was originally created as a at weapon and has a good penetration. I wouldn’t be surprised if it could disable a panzer 4s engine through the rear. Getting hit with a 50cal should be automatic death.