Busta SMurk
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World of Tanks |OT| Big guns and penetration
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Busta SMurk
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Looks like they are out now.
Hope you guys snagged some.
Hope you guys snagged some.
Busta SMurk
Member
I'm looking for some decent players to play with.
I am really trying hard to get better.
I'm just looking to run some pubs, platoon with 1 or 2 others that know what they are doing.
http://wotlabs.net/na/player/busta_smurk here are my stats. My overall stats are terrible, but for the first 1500 or so games I was being re-re, and just chaining out games trying to grind out EXP/credits.
I've changed my mentality, and matured over the last 500-600 games and really started to turn it around.
I mostly play solo now, sometimes with some RL friends, but they have drastically different schedules than me, so it's hard to always be on at the same time.
I also have a TS server. (US server, EST TZ)
I am really trying hard to get better.
I'm just looking to run some pubs, platoon with 1 or 2 others that know what they are doing.
http://wotlabs.net/na/player/busta_smurk here are my stats. My overall stats are terrible, but for the first 1500 or so games I was being re-re, and just chaining out games trying to grind out EXP/credits.
I've changed my mentality, and matured over the last 500-600 games and really started to turn it around.
I mostly play solo now, sometimes with some RL friends, but they have drastically different schedules than me, so it's hard to always be on at the same time.
I also have a TS server. (US server, EST TZ)
Anton668
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Is this game accessible for a casual shooter player that played stuff like Call of Duty 2 and Day of Defeat? We're building a PC for my father-in-law and thought it might be great thing to get him involved with.
The number of people playing this thing is absolutely staggering considering it gets so little mainstream press.
The number of people playing this thing is absolutely staggering considering it gets so little mainstream press.
Well, World of Tanks is nothing like a casual FPS game. Matches are not fast-paced. Well, you can play fast, but you will most likely be killed by the enemy just as fast. The game requires a degree of patience to do well. However, the average match may only take about 5 minutes or so.
With that being said, it isn't a simulator either. The game has an arcade-ish feel, so the game isn't difficult to play by any means. There is just a learning curve: learning your tanks' strengths and weaknesses, where to shoot opposing tanks, where to take cover on a map, what directions you should take on a map, etc.
At any rate, it is free to play. Just download it and try it out. You don't have to spend a dime on this game to enjoy it, because most of the benefits of premium accounts are now being seen on normal accounts. It is basically pay to grind less, since premium accounts get 50% more experience and credits.
Zia was right in the new Tanks topic: this thread is slow as molasses. So let's get some real discussion going.
Let's talk maps! Favorite map? Least favorite?
Favorites:
Live Oaks: I like maps that offer different styles of play. Lots of down and dirty close range fighting in town. Long range sniping along the bridge and across the swamp. Big gently sloped fields for scouts to run amuck. Plus they nailed the feeling of 1940's Americana for this map, which is very charming.
Ensk: A very close combat focused map with the option for open fighting east of the rail tracks. The maze of buildings allow a lot of opportunities to ambush or flank tanks engaged in brawls with one another.
Steppes: Options for close fighting among the rocks in the west, sniper wars in the middle, and gentle hills and the valley for lights and mediums to advance and try to flank. Another map with lots of options for all types of vehicles. This is a map where having a good scout on your team can make a huge difference.
Least Favorites:
El Halluf: Trying to cross the valley straight on is guaranteed suicide. The only reasonable crossing is in the narrowest part of the valley in the northwest corner. Meaning the map always degrades into a peek-a-boo brawl in sector A2. Hope you're the top heavy!
Malinovka: Similar to the problem with El Halluf, lot's of dangerous exposed No Man's Lands which forces most to take the long slow journey to the top of the hill and have a brawl in the northeast corner. Except for those who have to stay behind as a token presence near spawn to make sure no one attempts to blitz across the field.
Basically I like maps with a lot of variety of possible strategies that lets all the classes of tanks work together. Maps that lend limit themselves to one valid corner to fistfight over with just brawler tanks are my least favorite.
Let's talk maps! Favorite map? Least favorite?
Favorites:
Live Oaks: I like maps that offer different styles of play. Lots of down and dirty close range fighting in town. Long range sniping along the bridge and across the swamp. Big gently sloped fields for scouts to run amuck. Plus they nailed the feeling of 1940's Americana for this map, which is very charming.
Ensk: A very close combat focused map with the option for open fighting east of the rail tracks. The maze of buildings allow a lot of opportunities to ambush or flank tanks engaged in brawls with one another.
Steppes: Options for close fighting among the rocks in the west, sniper wars in the middle, and gentle hills and the valley for lights and mediums to advance and try to flank. Another map with lots of options for all types of vehicles. This is a map where having a good scout on your team can make a huge difference.
Least Favorites:
El Halluf: Trying to cross the valley straight on is guaranteed suicide. The only reasonable crossing is in the narrowest part of the valley in the northwest corner. Meaning the map always degrades into a peek-a-boo brawl in sector A2. Hope you're the top heavy!
Malinovka: Similar to the problem with El Halluf, lot's of dangerous exposed No Man's Lands which forces most to take the long slow journey to the top of the hill and have a brawl in the northeast corner. Except for those who have to stay behind as a token presence near spawn to make sure no one attempts to blitz across the field.
Basically I like maps with a lot of variety of possible strategies that lets all the classes of tanks work together. Maps that lend limit themselves to one valid corner to fistfight over with just brawler tanks are my least favorite.
I know. I guess not many people on GAF plays it?
Anyway, I am not a big fan of most the maps on WoT. I wish there were more interesting ones. There definitely is a lack of winter maps too. I do like Dragon Ridge, Himmelsdorf, Cliff, and Arctic Region though. You also hit the nail on the head on your least favorite maps. I hate El Halluf and Malinovka with a passion.
Himmeldorf and Arctic Region are cool. I recently got an AT2 and plopping myself down right at the end of the straight valley in Cliff was hilariously effective. Free Steal Wall medal. One of these days I need to figure out how all those mountain goat light tanks are making it to the top of the lighthouse hill in Cliff.
I wish you had the option to edit a playlist of which maps you wanted to play for Random battles. Striking El Halluf and Malinovka off the rotation of Random maps would be wonderful. Anyone know exactly why some maps, like Dragon Ridge, Swamp and Komarin (good riddance) get pulled from the rotation? Bugs or balance issues?
I wish you had the option to edit a playlist of which maps you wanted to play for Random battles. Striking El Halluf and Malinovka off the rotation of Random maps would be wonderful. Anyone know exactly why some maps, like Dragon Ridge, Swamp and Komarin (good riddance) get pulled from the rotation? Bugs or balance issues?
Busta SMurk
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http://worldoftanks.com/news/2304-military-month-bonus-code/
Code Active: 17:00 PDT (20:00 EDT) on May 7, 2013
Code Expires: 16:59 PDT (19:59 EDT) on May 15, 2013
Military Parade Bonus Code Contents
1 Day of Premium
5 Cases of Cola
5 Chocolate
5 Improved Combat Rations
5 Pudding and Tea
5 Strong Coffee
5 Extra Combat Rations
Instructions
Visit the World of Tanks home page and sign in
Click on your username in the upper right corner of the screen
Click "Activate Bonus Code" and enter the code shown below
PARADE
Code Active: 17:00 PDT (20:00 EDT) on May 7, 2013
Code Expires: 16:59 PDT (19:59 EDT) on May 15, 2013
Military Parade Bonus Code Contents
1 Day of Premium
5 Cases of Cola
5 Chocolate
5 Improved Combat Rations
5 Pudding and Tea
5 Strong Coffee
5 Extra Combat Rations
Instructions
Visit the World of Tanks home page and sign in
Click on your username in the upper right corner of the screen
Click "Activate Bonus Code" and enter the code shown below
PARADE
Busta SMurk
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I had a buddy who made an alt. He absolutely hates the T2 Light Tank. He sold it for the credits. Hahaha.
The "mini-maus" a couple weeks ago is pretty cool though. I made an alt, and I'm almost at the KV-1S, just short some credits.
Whelp, impulsively bought the KV-5 before it's sale in the Gift Shop closes. Let's see how this turns out. I hope it's super bouncy like my B2 Bis which I enjoy greatly. I know the R2-D2 turret on the front is a weak spot, so I have to watch out for that. Maybe I should try driving into battle backwards, lol
Gameplay changes coming with 8.6
Namely greater gun accuracy for all guns (except SPGs, lawl)
No more XP penalty for TDs and SPGs!
Also, tracking your enemy who is then shot by allies nets bonus credits/XP, much like spotting.
Namely greater gun accuracy for all guns (except SPGs, lawl)
No more XP penalty for TDs and SPGs!
Also, tracking your enemy who is then shot by allies nets bonus credits/XP, much like spotting.
Yeah, I am liking the changes in 8.6. Curious to see how it is in effect though.
Anton668
Member
yeah.. gonna have to wait and see how the changes play out before I pass judgement.
Not really sure bout the camo thing. the biggest prob with "camo" in the game right now is how tanks in the open can just "poof", vanish from sight. I understand they are trying to strike a balance between arcade and realism, but I think they are erring on the side of arcade far to much/often.
Also as its been pointed out in the forums, this seems like a move to be more in line with other esports. as the RNG was pointed to be out of place with a true esports game.
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they really treat the open league as third rate. almost 5pm and we still have no idea who we are playing in a few hours. WG really needs to get its shit together!
Not really sure bout the camo thing. the biggest prob with "camo" in the game right now is how tanks in the open can just "poof", vanish from sight. I understand they are trying to strike a balance between arcade and realism, but I think they are erring on the side of arcade far to much/often.
Also as its been pointed out in the forums, this seems like a move to be more in line with other esports. as the RNG was pointed to be out of place with a true esports game.
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they really treat the open league as third rate. almost 5pm and we still have no idea who we are playing in a few hours. WG really needs to get its shit together!
Busta SMurk
Member
Guys, what the current code for new players? Does anyone know where I can find this information?
Busta SMurk
Member
Thanks, but that one expired a while ago. There was another one with more recently, but I forget it.
There's an easier way, at least if you ever had one and sold it. If you contact support, they'll give it back to you if you have an open garage space and how ever much silver it costs.
Anton668
Member
well the credit I can use. guess I can pass off the Invite...
maybe in the EU
in the US... if you are lucky
Ots not like youll be banned for asking. Some people onreddit have reported sucess.
Funny thing is, I saw the 30% discount for the Panther and decided I could get the XP needed on my VK 30.01 H this weekend to upgrade. I got a little impatient and as soon as I got 48,000 XP, I sold my VK. Then clicked to research the Panther, but it was grayed out. I stepped out of my normal order of operations and sold my previous tank before clicking to research the next. I thought for a moment that having the parent tank was required to research the child, so I repurchased my VK. Research option still grayed out. Then it occurred to me that I misread the amount needed. It cost 48,600 XP, not 48,000. So I played a single game with my new stock VK, got the XP, sold that VK then bought my new Panther, completely undermining the discount with my mistake.
Whoops.
Whoops.
Anton668
Member
It's a good feeling when a public team absolutely sweeps the other team.
hell, most of the time its me and a bunch of scrubs...
Busta SMurk
Member
Finally,
After months of improvements, Ive finally made it to a 51% win rate.
http://mywotstats.com/Player/View/1002538462/NA
Man, dat feel.
My biggest improvement, was not relying on my team for anything. 'Having to do everything for yourself' is my new mentality in pub games.
And for this, fast tanks. Lots of fast tanks. Decided to head up the Russian heavy line, and branch out at their mediums.
After months of improvements, Ive finally made it to a 51% win rate.
http://mywotstats.com/Player/View/1002538462/NA
Man, dat feel.
My biggest improvement, was not relying on my team for anything. 'Having to do everything for yourself' is my new mentality in pub games.
And for this, fast tanks. Lots of fast tanks. Decided to head up the Russian heavy line, and branch out at their mediums.
Man I thought there would be more interest in this game when I searched for a thread... Oh well, nice to see someone made an OT.
Anyway, I'm at the point where the grinding begins in Earnest. I'm trying to get the T29, but playing M4AE32 is kind of boring. So I switched over to the Russian KV line. The KV 1 is sick and I do pretty well in it.
I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations about where to go after the KV 1?
Anyway, I'm at the point where the grinding begins in Earnest. I'm trying to get the T29, but playing M4AE32 is kind of boring. So I switched over to the Russian KV line. The KV 1 is sick and I do pretty well in it.
I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations about where to go after the KV 1?
Anton668
Member
well I went the T1 - M6 - T29 route and had no problems. I was warned ahead of time about the stock gun on the M6 will make you want to kick kittens. The T29 is pretty much the best tier 7 heavy in the game atm.
for the russians, the KV-1S is the "go to" tank for tier 6 limited things such as companys and skirms/tournys. the IS-3 is the "go to" tank for tier 8 limited battles.
and for what its worth, if you are intested in clan wars, the T110E5 is about the most used tank there. followed by the T110E4, IS-7, BatChat and 1 or 2 more(no Maus or E100 unless special circumstances)
if it were me, i'd go back to the T1 and run up that route. the are fun tanks(aside from the slight kitten kicking rage induced by the stock M6)
hope that helps
for the russians, the KV-1S is the "go to" tank for tier 6 limited things such as companys and skirms/tournys. the IS-3 is the "go to" tank for tier 8 limited battles.
and for what its worth, if you are intested in clan wars, the T110E5 is about the most used tank there. followed by the T110E4, IS-7, BatChat and 1 or 2 more(no Maus or E100 unless special circumstances)
if it were me, i'd go back to the T1 and run up that route. the are fun tanks(aside from the slight kitten kicking rage induced by the stock M6)
hope that helps
Ah, you should have went through T1 Heavy and M6. You are going to hate the T29 without the 90mm from the M6, unless you got the free exp to get it.
I don't really play Russian tanks, but I think most people go through the IS line. KVs seem slow, especially with their massive turrets being a big target.