What determines side armor pen.?

[Ryunnz]

Just wondering how to properly set values for SIDE armor penetration... or is it the same value as rear?

[eliw00d]

There is no side armor, just front and rear.

[Ryunnz]

Yes, but what determines the chance for a projectile to penetrate the side? Are you saying the side of a tank doesn't exist in COH?

[eliw00d]

Yes, that is exactly what I am saying, unfortunately. The hit box is divided into two parts: front and rear. If something hits the front box, it is a frontal hit - even if it appears to hit the side. This is hard-coded and cannot be changed. I think there was a post a long time ago that had a picture to illustrate how front and rear armor hits are taken into account.

Here we go: http://companyofheroes.wikia.com/wiki/Penetration

[Ryunnz]

Thanks!! Ha this just saved me so much confusion.