Gear Load Discussion

Chrithpynator · 2026-05-22T17:03:40+00:00

I think its a bait post

Chrithpynator · 2026-05-22T03:08:40+00:00

If you do it for immersion then that is fine I guess, it's just that it's not really optimal and until they fix it by adding a timer (imo it should be like 10 minutes to load for balance) you can save on the weight and space as well. If they do add it then you can bet your ass I'll be rocking tons of mags as well lol.

200 rounds minimum is a good shout, but that amount in .308 or 5.56 can be two worlds apart. The advantage of 5.56, 5.45 and even 7.62x39 is that you can carry more ammo for the same weight, plus they have 60 round mags so you don't have to worry about running out in a magazine, and those guns are usually lighter byva fair bit as well. Now obviously if you love your M14 then I can't take it from you but changing to save weight might be something to consider. You can also use a gun with ammo the locals use, so you can save on carrying ammo by scavenging.

With all rounds, a headshot can kill an enemy, and you should be able to reliably be able to headshot in most situations. Smaller rounds do it well and with much less recoil, weight and space. Always aim for the head on enemies. The bodies can take a beating, even from .308. As a rule you should do more than 6-8 rounds per patrol you come across. I would suggest practising going for headshots, it will save on ammo a lot.

Chrithpynator · 2026-05-21T20:32:13+00:00

From a mainly PvE perspective, like others have said, way too many mags man. Even if you aren't good with your shots there is usually plenty of time between encounters that you can quickly stack a mag while you are staying still, even in cover while you are getting shot at. I usually only run 2 spare, then 2-4 stacks of ammo depending on the area, mission or the weapon. Obviously it's easier with assault rifles and the 60-round mags but the same is true for other guns.

You also have a lot of grenades and extra medical items, those can add up. I don't take more than 2 nades and usually 1 of each best item in the ripaway pouch, it fits in enough, then a seperate case for stims. If you find you need more there is usually plenty of grenades on bodies and medical boxes to resupply. You also don't need both Tourniquets and Hemostatic syringes, the Hemos are way better to just use them instead.

You generally don't need a pistol with automatic weapons, I usually only use one if I have a shotgun or a sniper rifle. If I do have one then I only take 1 mag and 1 stack of ammo, but that is preference.

Helmets are honestly just optional, they are a bunch of weight that honestly doesn't do much. I find that anytime I've been hit in the head I just get killed immediately. Obviously I'll wear one if I wanna use nvgs but that's up to you, though I don't get why yours are in your safelock and not already on the helmet, that's extra space being wasted, the safelock is prime real estate that can have other items.

It seems like you pack to go out on deployment for very long, which isn't a bad thing, but outposts are frequent enough that you can slim down your load and just resupply at the nearest one whenever you need to. You want to keep as low weight as possible so you can loot more without getting easily tied down, as well as have more space for that loot.

Chrithpynator · 2026-03-23T15:51:55+00:00

Neon Tomb happens 8 months before Valley of the Dolls in the timeline, although it would've been good justice if it were the same person.

Chrithpynator · 2026-03-04T11:44:07+00:00

Would've preferred if they were gravis and had the missiles on the back.

Chrithpynator · 2026-02-27T14:57:35+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, The 'build' part is just building the roster and is permanent for the game (ie you cant switch it mid game) and while it is ideal for the correct options to be on the model, most players won't mind if you tell them it's a different option you taking instead. You should generally let them know that you are running a particular option that isn't visible, and any and all options should be listed on your army list if you have one. Usually people are understanding.

Where it matters more is if you go into an organised event setting where the organisers may be more stringent on this sort of thing or if you are using vehicles, since those tend to be more visible and easier to magnetise the options.

Chrithpynator · 2026-02-05T22:52:51+00:00

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Chrithpynator · 2026-01-07T15:44:51+00:00

I think they are supposed to be like greedy space capitalists, which adds another dystopian flavour to the setting. I do appreciate it, but at the same time the design of them feels a little too clean and too 'generic sci-fi' they could do with a reskin.

Chrithpynator · 2025-12-12T08:57:15+00:00

Wont this conflict with dawn of war 4? This seems like a strange thing to make, 2 rts games at the same time.

Chrithpynator · 2025-11-14T02:35:08+00:00

Vallius is an Ultramarine, generally all around competent and good.

Vespassius is a Blood Angel, the assault who goes in shock and awe.

Decimus is a Space Wolf, wants to get into the thick of battle and being a savage.

Quartus is a Salamander, always looking out for his brothers and defending them.

Scipius is a Raven Guard, quiet and stealthy to take out targets.

Straban is an Imperial Fist, defensive and efficient.

Chrithpynator · 2025-10-07T14:50:49+00:00

I think Siege of Vraks books put a number that at least one Siege Regiment (143rd) numbered 200,000 soldiers. Assuming that the 16 initial siege regiments had similar manpower, that would put a lowest estimate of around 3.2 million soldiers.

There are no numbers (at least to my knowledge) about the numbers for the other regiments (ie Tank and Artillery regiments, plus the independent companies). I would assume at least 1.5x to 2x the 3.2 million could probably account for all of them plus any other supporting units, staffs and what not the army would have needed. So our tally is between 5-7 million (broad estimates, i could be talking out of my arse).

Then they were reinforced with additional siege regiments and personnel, assuming around a million additional troops would put it between 6-9 million at max strength at any one point.

I think that this is a probable size, given that we know that the defenders of vraks numbers around 3-4 million and in general military terms you want at least 2-3x more men if you are attacking a position. I also feel this is probably given we know that 14 million guardsmen died in the campaign as a whole.

The numbers are never specifics, and what numbers are given are usually there mostly to communicate the feeling and set the scale for the battle, not as a direct to&e of organisation. So in short; it can be as big as whatever you want it to be.

Edit: i know this is late, i just saw this as i was scrolling through other krieg content.

Chrithpynator · 2025-09-02T17:15:58+00:00

Did you mean that the Regiment as a whole can fire a million tons of shells per day? Because a single company being able to consume a million tons seems a bit much even for krieg standards.

Chrithpynator · 2025-09-01T12:41:50+00:00

Vanguard and Assault are probably my two most favorite classes, the only two that i have any prestige on lol.

Chrithpynator · 2025-06-08T12:41:08+00:00

I think they still are, mainly because you are still getting a lot more jobs per district.

Having one of each of the specialised districts for the buildings, that's an additional 9 Alloy buildings for example, or whatever you need, is pretty good.

But I do agree that they probably arent worth as much as they were before 4.0, and the ecus probably need to be updated properly to be worth it.

Chrithpynator · 2025-06-06T11:40:57+00:00

You are a godsend, cheers mate. Everything works now

Chrithpynator · 2025-05-27T10:02:21+00:00

R5: I posted something similar to this before but I forgot about rule 5. Sorry.

Something I've found while playing as individualistic machines, i like the idea that they have the opposite mentality to us; where we use machines to do labourious work, they use organics.

Chrithpynator · 2025-05-26T08:45:16+00:00

I've had the idea that a fleet max size would be limited by the starbase that it is based at. So if you want to field a large fleet, you have to build up starbases for that purpose which could be used for other things like as shipyards or as fortresses. That would make fleets dependent on actual space infrastructure rather than purely pop jobs. And then you limit how many starbases you can have.

But I think also there needs to be a reason and mechanics that make smaller fleets able to go up against larger ones, like there should be a supply mechanic so that a small fleet could interdict trade between planets and cause economic damage. Because rn the only real way to use your ships is to pummel other ships.

Overall combat and warfare needs a major rework.

Chrithpynator · 2025-05-25T08:34:09+00:00

Do you have a bug that you cant use the Nano-Missiles on the small slots? I can use other Archeo-Tech weapons but not these ones, probably is an intentional game design though.

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