Machinegun needs a buff

[Centurion96]

Currently machine gun has very high mortality. It gets killed in almost all situations. It rarely survives a battle even against week opponent. When compared to four ranged infantry (which is assumed as a replacement), it is worse in any parameter (HP, damage, range). It have always used two machine gunners in hundreds of MP and War battles (because I prefer diversity of units and I want to get the most of what the game offers), however I getting tired of high mortality of machine gun. No other unit dies so often (I did't get bazooka yet, but suspect it will be affected too).

Please, consider to buff the machine gun somehow, so it would be a serious unit and viable option. I'm suggesting to increase its range to 4, the same as the ranged infantry (the machine gun is a kind of ranged infantry anyway). This single change would provide an acceptable solution of its high mortality, without being overpowered.

 

[RottPhiler]

I disagree with the range increase. The machine gunners need to be out in front ahead of the shooters so that they can suppress the enemy defenders.

 

[Tsamu]

I agree they need a buff, but probably not range. I would increase their suppression effect.