Counter Value Changes & Scenario Balance

[plloyd1010]

The Direct Fire value for the Soviet HMG was always 7-4 on its front (full side). For its reverse (reduced) side, it was originally 3-4 but later changed to 4-4. The 1 point difference in value on the reduced side has minimal effect, far less than having a good leader drawn (say a 9-1-1) versus an average one (8-0-0) for example.

Actually there is a significant difference. That 1 point is a new fire column, whether used individually or in pairs. You could argue that the 4-5 to 5-5 that the Germans got is minimal. And that good doesn't do anything with Soviet HMGs which are already firing together.