since i have alot of fun using siege equip in battle lately, i had some ideas on how to improve engeneer class in battle a bit more...
my ideas :
placeable oil pond (2 slots):
slows everything down quite a bit .. especially inf
possibly knockdown effect, when approaching to fast ?
stationary Arbaleste (like in siege (4 slots)
i dont think its too much exploitable .. and very circumstantial (particulary Arbaleste isnt easy to use)
i mostly use stakes to slowdown flank attacks .. but oil ponds would be more realistic.
obviously oil ponds may give advantage to ranged, because slow moving targets are better to hit .. thats the tactical component behind it ... on the other hand , ponds would not have the advantage (like stakes) to provide some cover ...