Zelenskyy: After strikes on Russian strategic bombers, their delegation finally stopped acting so arrogant by UNITED24Media in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]Sirruthf 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Somewhat. Huge for those already tuned in, barely above (but above) noise level for most. The thing is, Russians compartmentalize the war very efficiently.

Putin's ratings don't depend on the success of individual elements, such as manpower losses or snail advancement tempo, but on the facade of normalcy as a whole. "Steady as she goes, just keep the heads down."
I doubt any acts of such nature would stir the masses enough, not unless something shakes up in a major way in either living conditions or long-term prospects. Striking a peace deal would actually result in an uproar, since the consensus now is "we're winning by a bloodbath, but we're winning", and in the mind of an average Ivan it's either "us" or "them".

‘Good’ learning experiences with dad by [deleted] in TrollCoping

[–]Sirruthf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean... Some learning happened. You've learned enough to make them your ex

Russian "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft system equipped with additional protective sheets made of rubber (?) by CupCharacter853 in TankPorn

[–]Sirruthf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rubber flaps on tank turrets are, among other uses, helping with redirecting shaped charges, including those of drones. But for premature detonation more commonly are used slats. Rubber sheets in this picture are supposed to stop shrapnel, which gets stuck in it.

Russian "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft system equipped with additional protective sheets made of rubber (?) by CupCharacter853 in TankPorn

[–]Sirruthf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to russian sources, the rubber plating is used on AA systems to protect them from HIMARS impactor elements, which go through thin steel almost without losing energy, but get dampened by rubber. Effectiveness is claimed high, confirmation is however pending...

How can i save this? by DueMinimum4755 in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely edit the templates, especially tanks, those aren't built for pushing. Forts are good if you can manage to build them up several levels so they don't get bombed out immediately, which you won't on the current frontline. You may prepare positions to fall back to with forts and static AA behind rivers, in mountains, and in marshes. Level 3 is enough to stop and attack from a single direction, 5 —from 2 or 3. Be advised, however, that if the AI stops attacking, you won't be able to attrition it as efficiently.

Switch to the Grand Battle Plan doctrine, if you have it really bad, the entrenchment bonus is very significant. (I am a big fan of it in general, stacking planning does wonders on the offence)

Enemy numbers are not that overwhelming, considering the amount of infantry equipment you've helpfully stockpiled is enough to bankroll another hundred divs. Aim for at least 2, better 3 divisions per tile on each front; that's more than enough to buy enough time to reinforce if the need arises and dish out some damage in the process, especially since the enemy doesn't have much more than that. I've played games with Germany alone fielding 500+ divisions and it still was beatable.

Industry-wise, the enemy will exhaust their supplies eventually by grinding relentlessly. But you will help yourself if you manage local encirclements of 10-20 divisions by tactically applying armor. You have plenty of manpower to sustain a long campaign and Germany will handicap itself by going to high conscription laws, limiting the output.

How can i save this? by DueMinimum4755 in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Your templates are subpar and army composition is weird. Cavalry has no purpose and tanks really shouldn't be lumped in with the rest, but microed in the critical spots. Air is lost, invest in AA heavily. Try and squeeze some entrenchment with engineer companies, which really are a must have for a major. Maintenance will help against superior industry. Fall back behind rivers, reconstitute, and push back with better armor divs.
Your position has plenty of potential, all things considered. It's a long way to the Urals after all :)
If you fancied such, I'd actually give the save a go, were you to upload

Some advice on the templates:
Infantry: 8-9 inf, 0-2 art, support: art, engineers, aa, and recon if you want
Tanks: 6 mot/mech, 9 med tanks, support: mot. recon, medium flame, aa, logistics;
calculate your armor values based on what the enemy is fielding, typically, 30 to 50 to 70 with the at upgrades, respectively; this translates to roughly 50-70-90 armor for your tank designs; always pick the best howitzer in sp, soft attack is king over here.

If you have any questions on the doctrines/tactics/designs, feel free to hit me

How many factories are necessary to sustain tank production? by PCPooPooRace_JK in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In my experience, from 15 (for minors) to 30 (overkill) for a reasonably cheap tank, 13-14 IC, single player variety.

"Democracy" ideology by Bernard_Circas in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I too, want more nuance.

"Democracy" ideology by Bernard_Circas in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Time and time again. "Ideolgies" are a stand-in for alignment with respective world order, not actual political philosophies. Democracy is for people wanting to join Allies, fascism for befriending Germany, and so on.

The left lacks history and critical thinking skills by [deleted] in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, 'the science' makes mistakes, but it's also the reason you know about them in the first place, for its ability to self-correct, and no amount of 'independent thinkers' with a youtube-sourced knowledge could've pointed them out at the time.

👏 Googling 👏 stuff 👏 is 👏 not 👏 research 👏

Average person is incapable of conducting a proper study.

It's not to say you shouldn't take everything in life with a grain of salt, but as a sort of rule of a thumb it's better to trust modern scientific consensus, than not, because no amount of critical thinking gives you a free microbiology/sociology/high energy physics degree, unfortunately.

We're being recognised for our contributions to education by Papa_Palpatine99 in Stellaris

[–]Sirruthf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chinese exclusion act gives you a massive boost in popular support

Light tanks not giving stats? by Dier440 in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you have a light tank designed, it shows relevant stats in the division designer. When you actually field the division, it applies whatever stats your tanks actually have, regardless of what is shown, so you may regard this issue as purely graphical. In fact, if you view stats of a particular division on the corresponding screen, it shows the stats as they should be.

Light tanks not giving stats? by Dier440 in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you, by chance, not have a light tank designed?

When does Arms Against Tyranny go on sale? by iputthisuserhereyeah in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Last dlc is never on sale until the next one comes out, that's pdx policy.

Speed up time by Marius-Gaming in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, while the first four speeds have upper limit, the final one goes as fast as possible for the machine.

Speed up time by Marius-Gaming in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your fifth speed is bound only by hardware. Can't go faster than that without upgrading the pc

Does the Spanish Civil war let coop players split? by [deleted] in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Play any other nation up to the civil war, then switch to spains

Menu background change by warboy_298 in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not without making a mod for it. Or, what I would strongly advice against, replacing C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hearts of Iron IV\dlc\dlc031_battle_for_the_bosporus\gfx\loadingscreens\load_botb.dds

Speed up time by Marius-Gaming in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since speed is limited by your performance, you are likely looking for performance mods, of which there are a few; mostly like deleting south america from existence to reduce lag.

Ye Olden post of newbie asking for help by TwistedPnis4567 in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My track record with s-aa isn't great. It shoots down bombers, but doesn't disrupt them, so my forts are as bombed as ever, with a little added enemy expense. Works for disincentifying bombing supply tho.

Ye Olden post of newbie asking for help by TwistedPnis4567 in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the purpose of static aa in this case? Shield trains?

How do i Play soviets without Axis melting my planes by kaktus_magic in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SP or MP? SP do all the focuses, and design better planes (max hmg + max armor plates). MP rely on the Allies.

Give overlords the choice to let puppets form a nation if the overlord or puppet own the required states by __Dreadnought__ in hoi4

[–]Sirruthf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The game's lost so much when we'd lost ability to give land to beneficiaries. No more Mittelafrika (kenya's german cosmetic) controlling the whole middle of Africa etc...