World of Tanks

**DancingCorpse** · 12-20-10, 08:47 PM

I have fun with the M2 and the howitzer installed, however, the M5 Stuart light tank is gonna be abitch, being the weakest of the tier 5 light tanks, but it's way better when you get to the M7 medium right after. Free experience is the key to that grind.

Originally Posted by AtillatheBum

I just picked this game up a few days ago and have managed to work my way up to the Sherman which is a crapton of fun even if i don't get a ton of kills, I'd be down for some games of any sort. Also, just a word of advice to anyone thinking of going through the mediums to grab your own Sherman, don't do it, the grind through the T2, M2, and M3 were horrible, pretty much everything you face can one or two shot you and it takes usually 4-5 penetrations to kill them back. If you really want a Sherman just go through the light tank route to the easy 8 Sherman. The M3 Lee was actually some fun I have to admit, but you have to realize its not really a Medium tank, its a TD without the camo bonus.

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**Talkos** · 12-20-10, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Arreo

So I accidentally researched the 122mm derp cannon for the T34-85 (it's the same cannon as the KV-1 can have). It only fires HE shells, has shitty penetration and fires 8 rounds a minute but hey, 450 damage.

I'm actually kind of enjoying it

Heck, 8 rounds a minute is fast....I get 2.7 rounds a minute with the 152mm....but what I hit, vaporizes. :P

**Blakeman** · 12-21-10, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by DancingCorpse

I have fun with the M2 and the howitzer installed, however, the M5 Stuart light tank is gonna be abitch, being the weakest of the tier 5 light tanks, but it's way better when you get to the M7 medium right after. Free experience is the key to that grind.

The A-20 is in a similar boat at tier 4. Basically what you end up doing is hanging back till the big guys start slugging it out then sneak around back to try and get arty and spot for your own arty. You end up getting good xp when doing the spotting and they hit but it still feels like you cant do much.

**RagunCajun** · 12-21-10, 09:18 AM

The trouble with most scout class tanks are the drivers. They all want to rush in kamikazee style, and get popped in the first few minutes of the round. And for what? The scout badge? I prefer to hang back for a long count of 30 seconds. Then make my way thru as stealthily as I can.

This accomplishes two things, 1) Gives arty a target spot (which I get points for), and 2) The chance to sneak up on their arty is greater when the zerg in not around to defend.

For all the benefits of the A20; and I used to have one; I've found the Leopard to be a more effective scout/arty killer, plus it can destroy A20's.

**Arreo** · 12-21-10, 11:25 AM

Serer split up happening soon (like in the next few days)

http://forum.worldoftanks.com/index....-up-procedure/

As you know from previous announcements the server split into separate USA and Europe servers was preliminary scheduled for 20-24 December. It's an important event and milestone for us and weee have been progressing towards this step well.

The following changes are coming:
1) 2 versions of the game client will be in operation (US and EU)
2) 2 versions of wot official websites and forums (US and EU)
3) 2 new game servers both upgraded to handle a 60,000 players online on each simultaneously (120,000 total).

We have put in place a sophisticated account transfer system, that allows you to check the pings to each server and select which server you wish to transfer to.
And we have recruited many new moderators from lots of different counties and languages to handle the workload for the separate Europe and NA game servers and forums.

However, some things have been out of our direct control, that are unfortunately going to cause us some delays in putting the new servers online.
The new servers simply have not arrived yet, as expected.

We of course are trying to rectify this problem, and get the new servers there and online as soon as possible.
We apologize for this delay, especially over the time of Xmas, because we know how much a lot of you were looking forward to the euro servers going back online for Xmas.

This topic will be updated you as soon as possible with any more information, and a new projected date.

Note: update schedule remains the same regardless of the above delay.

**DJ Ms. White** · 12-21-10, 06:35 PM

So, they're going the route of Eve in terms of servers. That could be very interesting. Although, I hope they stay away from 1000 man battles as that is a lag fest even on a super server.

**RagunCajun** · 12-22-10, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Mr. White

So, they're going the route of Eve in terms of servers. That could be very interesting. Although, I hope they stay away from 1000 man battles as that is a lag fest even on a super server.

That can't happen. Battles are limited to 15 to a side, 30 total. Each Battle has a 15 minute time limit as well. Most Battles are done inside 10 minutes, rarely do they make the maximum.

**CivilWars** · 12-22-10, 12:55 PM

I have setup my account and installed the game. What advice do you have for a total nooblet?

**RagunCajun** · 12-22-10, 12:59 PM

WoT may not be for everybody, but those of us who play it, enjoy the warfare, teamwork, and strategy aspects of the game.

The game is free, no subscription, you will only pay for special upgrades when the game releases, and even then the cost will be very low... much lower than the $15/mo most people are paying for perpetual environments.

The devs are very strict about policing the idiots out of the game. Become a problem player and you get the boot... end of story, no refund. And because they actually play the game, they know about in game issues as they happen, and they fix them fast.

I think of it as a combination RTS, FPS, MMORPG.

**Blakeman** · 12-22-10, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by CivilWars

I have setup my account and installed the game. What advice do you have for a total nooblet?

You might want to 'follow the herd' the first couple of matches to see what they do and what types of tactics they do.

Be prepared to die, it happens to everyone and sometimes you get in a lot of good hits beforehand, sometimes a TD or arty will one shot you.

Try each type of tank, standard (light, med and heavy), tank destroyers and SPGs (artillery) because each has different tactics and knowing them can help you counter them with other types.